One of the universities of this type is Jamia Al Azhar which is based in Egypt. Being one of the oldest universities of the Muslim community, Jamia Al Azhar produced innumerable scholars and specialists of other sections of education. There was a time in the 19th century, when a lot of universities were established in British Sub-continent. These educational institutions included Punjab University in Lahore, Aligarh University in Aligarh and Jamia Usmania (Established in Haider Abad Dakan) India. But these universities could not get worldwide repute butJamia Al Azhar was able to get fame in the world.
The foundation of Jamia Al Azhar was laid down by Fatimid commander Jawhar who belonged to Fatmid dynasty during 970~972 AD. Fatmid dynasty belonged to Hazrat Fatima (R.A)-daughter of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). She was called as Zahra (The Brilliant), so this Madrasah was named after her name Zahra. Different leaders of various eras extended this Madrasah, so it turned into a university which became a highly acclaimed university in the world.
Jamia is the oldest degree granting university in Egypt. It is also the oldest established Muslim university in Egypt. There is another specialty of this institution-its fatwa (edict) is considered as the most authentic edict in the world regarding any Muslim issue. Since its founding in the 10th century, al-Azhar has been an unrivaled touchstone of Islamic thinking and it guides the devout in their understanding of the faith. Jamia Al Azhar educates millions through its distinguished university and education system, making it a prominent source of learning about Islam or Islamic history. The main focus of this university is to research on Quranic sciences and traditions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Not only this, the university keeps equal attention on all the modern fields of science. The students from all around the Muslim world come in this university to learn about modern arts and science subjects. But now university make its campus separate and only Islamic studies teaches in old campus.
The foundation of Jamia Al Azhar was laid down by Fatimid commander Jawhar who belonged to Fatmid dynasty during 970~972 AD. Fatmid dynasty belonged to Hazrat Fatima (R.A)-daughter of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). She was called as Zahra (The Brilliant), so this Madrasah was named after her name Zahra. Different leaders of various eras extended this Madrasah, so it turned into a university which became a highly acclaimed university in the world.
Jamia is the oldest degree granting university in Egypt. It is also the oldest established Muslim university in Egypt. There is another specialty of this institution-its fatwa (edict) is considered as the most authentic edict in the world regarding any Muslim issue. Since its founding in the 10th century, al-Azhar has been an unrivaled touchstone of Islamic thinking and it guides the devout in their understanding of the faith. Jamia Al Azhar educates millions through its distinguished university and education system, making it a prominent source of learning about Islam or Islamic history. The main focus of this university is to research on Quranic sciences and traditions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Not only this, the university keeps equal attention on all the modern fields of science. The students from all around the Muslim world come in this university to learn about modern arts and science subjects. But now university make its campus separate and only Islamic studies teaches in old campus.
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