Al-Markazul Islami As-Salafi

Al-Markazul Islami As-Salafi (Arabic: المركز الإسلامي السلفي; Bengali: আল-মারকাযুল ইসলামী আস-সালাফী) is an exceptional Islamic educational institution in Bangladesh, based on the Manhaj Salaf and run by the Ahlehadeeth Movement Bangladesh with a unique curriculum and high standards. It is located in Nawdapara, Rajshahi, in the eastern division of Bangladesh, and has some branches in other cities across the country. [1]

Al-Markazul Islami As-Salafi
আল-মারকাযুল ইসলামী আস-সালাফী
Location
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Nawdapara, Sapura, Rajshahi

Coordinates24°24′33″N 88°36′35″E / 24.4092°N 88.6096°E / 24.4092; 88.6096
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TypeNon-government
Mottoإقامة الدين علي منهج السلف
(To establish Islam upon Manhaj of pious predecessors)
Established1981 (1981)
FounderProf. Dr. Muhammad Asadullah Al-Ghalib
School boardBangladesh Madrasah Education Board
School districtRajshahi
ChairmanProf. Dr. Muhammad Asadullah Al-Ghalib
PrincipalDr. Nurul Islam (acting)
Faculty50+
GradesPrimary to Higher Secondary School level (Ibtiadee-Alim)
Enrollment3000+
Campus size7 acres
Campus typeUrban
Websitehttps://amis.edu.bd/

History

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Al-Markazul Islami As-Salafi was established as a Hifz Madrasa by local religious leaders in Nawdapara, Sapura, Rajshahi, in 1981. It was later remodeled and renamed Al-Markazul Islami As-Salafi in 1991.

Administration

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The Madrasa was established by Muhammad Asadullah Al-Ghalib and is managed by the education department of Ahlehadeeth Andolon Bangladesh and Hadith Foundation Education Board. Since its inception, three renowned Islamic scholars have served as its principal.

  • Abdus Samad Salafi (1991–2008)[2]
  • Abdur Razzaque bin Yousuf (2009-2014)[3]
  • Abdul Khaleque salafi (2014–2021)
  • Dr. Nurul Islam (2021-Present as acting principal)

Students

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The madrasa has over 3,000 students, including both males and females. Each year, a few students pursue higher education at universities in Saudi Arabia, such as Islamic University of Madinah. Additionally, students regularly attend other prestigious Islamic universities like Al-Azhar University in Egypt, IIUM in Malaysia, and IIUI in Pakistan.[4]

References

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  1. ^ * শাহ মখদুম থানার শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠানের তালিকা [Shah Makhdum Thana list of educational institutions]. Rajshahi District (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  2. ^ http://www.dailysonardesh.com । Online Edition
  3. ^ *http://www.patradoot.net
  4. ^ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Al-Markazul-Islami-As-salafi/337702525430 [user-generated source]