Jamiatul Ilm Wal Huda, also known as Darul Uloom Blackburn, is an 11–25 private, Islamic, boarding and day school for boys in Blackburn, Lancashire, England.[2] It was established in 1997[3] and its name means The College of Knowledge and Guidance.

Jamiatul Ilm Wal Huda
Image of the school in March 2007.
Address
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30 Moss Street

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BB1 5JT

England
Coordinates53°45′18″N 2°27′49″W / 53.7551°N 2.4635°W / 53.7551; -2.4635
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TypePrivate, boarding and day school
MottoDeveloping today's learners, inspiring tomorrow's leaders
Religious affiliation(s)Islam
Established1997 (1997)
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Department for Education URN131389 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalAbdus-Samad Ahmed
GenderBoys
Age range11–25
Enrolment465 (2018)[1]
Capacity550[1]
Websitewww.jamiah.co.uk
Image of the school in May 2007.

The majority of pupils that attend the school are local, but some come from around the UK, and a small minority are international students.[4] The school therefore offers boarding facilities for about a third of its pupils.[5]

Purpose

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The purpose of this institute is to allow individuals within the Islamic community to learn more about their religion, Islam. It also allows to teach the religion to others. Within some Islamic sects, it is also regarded as a compulsory act which can be fulfilled for the entire community if an individual within the community is sent to gain this knowledge. Henceforth, the obligatory act will be regarded as fulfilled for the entire community.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda UK School". Get information about schools. GOV.UK. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Jamiatul-Ilm Wal-Huda". Archived from the original on 10 February 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Jamiah History". Archived from the original on 8 March 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
  4. ^ "Principal's Introduction". Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
  5. ^ "Admission and Boarding". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
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