Markazul Ma’arif and Ibrahim Bhawani ITI ventured for a new branch for madrasa graduates’ English Diploma

Mumbai, 10 May: Ibrahim Bhawani ITI, Vadodra, Gujarat is going to open a new branch for Diploma in English Language & Literature (DELL) course, within its campus, in the coming academic year with affiliation and academic assistance from Markazul Ma’arif Education & Research Centre (MMERC), Mumbai. DELL is a two year diploma course specially designed for madrasa graduates in 1994 by MMERC headed by Maulana Badruddin Ajmal, which is now successfully going on in ten other places in various states of India.

This decision was taken jointly by Usman Ghani Memon, the president of Ibrahim Bhawani ITI and Maulana Burhanuddin Qasmi, the director of Markazul Ma’arif Education & Research Centre, in a meeting held in 4 May 2014 in Vadodra.

25 more students will be selected for this new centre through the joint entrance exam of Markaz-e-Islami Education & Research Centre (MIERC), Ankleshwar, Gujarat; Jamia Islamia Jalalia, Hojai, Assam; Institute for Higher Studies (IHS), Jamia Nagar, New Delhi and Al- Ma’hadul Islami, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

The common entrance exam is scheduled at Jamiatus Shaikh Hussain Ahmad al-Madani Deoband, Uttar Pradesh from Thursday, 15th May 2014. The application form along with prospectus can be obtained for Rs. 20 only from (1) Al-Falah Computer Centre, Miraj Guest House, Darul Uloom Deoband and (2) Zahid Manzil Room No: 3 (near) Darul Uloom Waqf Deoband.  The forms are also available at all centres.

The application form also can be downloaded free from the website at www.deoband.net.

The last date of submission of forms in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Gujarat is 11th May, while in Deoband it is 13th May.

Any fresh madrasa graduate (Alim/Fazil) from any state of India can participate in the exam. Total 100 finalist students, this year, for 5 centers will be selected on the basis of merits only.

Sheikh Saleh bin Abdul-Aziz Al ash-Sheikh, the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance of Saudi Arabia, visited Darul Uloom Deoband 16-02-2014 with a high profile delegation. He reached Darul Uloom at 10:00 am by Helicopter and will stayed there till evening. During his stay at Darul Uloom, he addressed the function held in his honour after ZUHAR prayer.

Earlier a five member delegation of Darul Uloom Deoband headed by Mufti Abul Qasim Nomani, Mohtamim of Darul Uloom had paid an official visit to Riyadh in the first week of July 2013 on the invitation of Royal Saudi Family. During the meeting with the Darul Uloom delegation in July 2013, Mr. Saleh bin Abdul-Aziz Al ash-Sheikh said that Darul Uloom Deoband is one of the important and the biggest Islamic Institute of the Asia, which is rendering its services towards the Holy Qur'an and Sunnah.

Sheikh Abdul-Muhsin Al-Qasim Imam and Khateeb of Masjid An-Nabawi, Medina Munawwarah will also be in India to be a part of Azmat-e-Sahaba conference being organized by Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind in Assam on 28 February 2014.

Deoband 13,15 Dec 2013 (Fri, Sat)

Leading Indian Islamic organization Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind initiated the World Peace Conference on 13 December 2013 at Deoband. The event marked the centenary celebrations of the Sheikh-Ul Hind Maulana Mahmood Hasan’s Silk Letter Movement. Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind celebrated the 100th year of Silk Letter Movement by organizing functions and seminars around the country.

The 2-day Conference at Deoband was organized by the Sheikhul-Hind Educational Charitable Trust, a satellite organization of Jamiat led by Maulana Qari Muhammad Usman and Maulana Mahmood Madani.

The World Peace Conference is an initiative to establish a positive dialogue through mutual understanding of Islam. The conference was attended by prominent Ulama and Muslim delegations from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Maldives and some other countries.

The first session of the Conference was presided over by Maulana Mohammad Salim Qasmi, Mohtamim Darul Uloom (Wakf) Deoband. Mufti Abdul Rahman from Bangladesh and Mufti Mohammad Rizwee from Sri Lanka were the guests of honor.

Facilitated by Maulana Mohammad Salman Bijnori, Darul Uloom Deoband, the first session addressed the 'Role of Ulema in the freedom of India and other Countries', and the 'Duties and role of Ulama to establish peace'. Maulana Riyasat Ali Bijnori, Darul Uloom Deoband delivered the Keynote Address.

The Second Session was Presided by Hazrat Mufti Abul Qasim Noumani Sb. (Mohtamim Darul Uloom Deoband), and featured Maulana Fazlur Rahman and Maulana Abdul Razzaq Sikander from Pakistan and Mufti Noor Mohammad from Burma as guests of honor. The session addressed 'Intra community bonding in the light of Islamic values and rights of neighbors propounded by Islam', with an emphasis on terrorism, communalism and violent conflict among Muslim groups groups and denominations. Mufti Mohammad Salman Mansoorpuri, Madrasa Shahi Moradabad and Maulana Khalilur Rahman Sajjad Noumani delivered the session's Keynote address.

The World Peace Conference seeks to highlight the role and duties of the Ulama, in the larger context of establishing national peace and harmonious relations with the community, with an Islamic perspective to address issues like communal conflict between religions and various Muslim theological groups, and social evils like sexual exploitation, alcoholism, and drugs. 

The conference concluded on deliberating a strong stance against terrorism across the world. International scholars unanimously gave their support to a fatwa against terrorism in conclusion to the World Peace Conference. The fatwa issued by Darul Uloom Deoband declares Islam's vision to end terrorism with a message of global peace, and is a significant step towards promoting Islam's belief that terrorism should be eradicated.

After receiving international consensus for disassociating the image of terror from the peaceful identity of Islam, over 200 Ulama from the UK, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, The Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have added their support to the fatwa. The conference therefore marked an international declaration to establish and maintain peace and harmony.

The resolutions made after extensive deliberation at the two day event will be announced as “Aman Ka Paigaam” (Message of Peace), at Ramlila Maidan (New Delhi) on 15 December 2013 Sunday. The event is expected to be attended by more than 1,00,000 Muslims from all walks of life and will witness them to take a pledge of peace.

Deoband.Net 29 Sep 2013

Famous Islamic scholar Maulana Aijaz Ahmad Azami died on 28 Sep 2013 late night in Azamgarh. He was 62.

Maulana Aijaz Ahmad Azami was a prominent Islamic scholar, prolific writer and owned a loving personality that attracted students from across the country.

He taught in several madrasas including Madrasa Riyazul Uloom Guraini Jaunpur, Madrasa Deeniyah Ghazipur and Madrasa in Shaikhupur Azamgarh.

Maulana Azami was born on 15 Feb 1951 in Waleedpur Bhira Dist Azamgarh (now Mau).

His Janazah Salah will be offered in Madrasa Sirajul Uloom Chhapra Dist Mau.

May Allah forgive him and elevate him in the highest abode of Jannatul Firdaus.

مشہور عالم دین حضرت مولانا اعجاز احمد اعظمی انتقال کرگئے

دیوبند ڈاٹ نیٹ     ۲۹/ ستمبر ۲۰۱۳ء

مشہور عالم دین ، مصنف اور صاحب قلم حضرت مولانا اعجاز احمد اعظمی ۲۸/ ستمبر ۲۰۱۳ء کو دیر رات انتقال کرگئے۔ انا للہ وانا الیہ راجعون و رحمہ اللہ رحمة واسعة، آمین

آپ کی عمر 62 برس تھی۔

حضرت مولانا اعجاز احمد اعظمی دور حاضر کے مشہور عالم دین، کہنہ مشق قلم کار، مستند مصنف اور رجال ساز شخصیت کے مالک تھے۔آپ درجنوں کتب و رسائل کے مصنف، ماہنامہ ضیاء الاسلام کے ایڈیٹر ان چیف اور نہایت سلیس و شستہ طرز تحریر کے مالک تھے۔ آپ کی علمی پختگی، تربیتی صلاحیت اور پرکشش شخصیت کی وجہ سے آپ جہاں بھی گئے طالبان علوم دینیہ کی نگاہوں کا مرکز بنے رہے۔

پاکستان کے مشہور صاحب نسبت بزرگ حضرت مولانا عبد الواحد صاحب سے بیعت و خلافت کا تعلق تھا۔

آپ کی پیدائش ۵/ فروری ۱۹۵۱ء میں ہوئی ۔ آپ کا آبائی وطن ولید پور بھیرہ ضلع اعظم گڈھ (موجودہ ضلع مئو) تھا۔

مولانا کی نماز جنارہ آج 29 ستمبر اتوار کو مدرسہ سراج العلوم چھپرہ ضلع مئو میں ادا کی جائے گی۔

اللہ تعالی حضرت مولانا کی مغفرت فرمائے ، جنت الفردوس میں انھیں اعلی مقام عطافرمائے اور متعلقین کو صبر جمیل عطا فرمائے۔ آمین

Deoband Online

8 August 2012 (29 Ramadhan 1434)

Darul Uloom Deoband's Royat Hilal Committee announced that moon of Shawwal was sighted at different places in the country and thus 9 Aug (Friday) will be Eid-ul-Fitr day, inshaAllah!.

May this Eid be a source of happiness, kindness and benefaction for all Muslims and the humanity at large, Amen!

Deoband Online

دارالعلوم دیوبند امتحان سالانہ 1434 کے نتائج آنے کا سلسلہ شروع ہوگیا ہے۔

Darul Uloom Deoband started declaring annual exam results of 1434.

The result can be seen at Darul Uloom Deoband's website.



Web Link: http://www.darululoom-deoband.com/urdu/index.php?main=result/result.php

Deoband.Net

Darul Uloom announced to hold Admission Test for the next academic year 1434-35 AH. The Test will be held in Shawwal starting from 19 August and ending up to 26 (11-18 Shawwal 1434).

 دارالعلوم دیوبند میں امتحانات داخلہ کا اعلان

احتفى برئيس الجامعة الإسلامية دار العلوم بالهند آل الشيخ: التكفيريون والإرهابيون أحدثوا في الأمة حدثاً عظيماً وسببوا الكثير من الفرقة والفوضى في عدد من بلاد المسلمين الرياض - واس

    أوضح وزير الشؤون الإسلامية والأوقاف والدعوة والإرشاد الشيخ صالح بن عبدالعزيز آل الشيخ أن علماء المملكة العربية السعودية دائماً يحرصون على الالتقاء بإخوانهم العلماء في عموم العالم الإسلامي وخاصة العلماء الذين لهم جهد ودور في تعليم الشريعة الإسلامية، وتأسيسها، وبقائها في الأجيال متعاقبة وأيضا تأكيد لدور العلماء في رد أعمال أهل الشر من التكفيريين والإرهابيين الذين أحدثوا في الأمة حدثا عظيما، وسببوا الكثير من الفرقة والفوضى في عدد من بلاد المسلمين. جاء ذلك في الكلمة التي ألقاها الوزير آل الشيخ خلال الحفل الذي أقامه تكريماً لرئيس الجامعة الإسلامية دار العلوم بالهند أبو القاسم النعماني والوفد المرافق له الذي يزور المملكة حالياً، بحضور سماحة مفتي عام المملكة ورئيس هيئة كبار العلماء وإدارات البحوث العلمية والإفتاء الشيخ عبدالعزيز بن عبدالله آل الشيخ، ولفيف من أصحاب الفضيلة العلماء والدعاة، وعدد من المسؤولين في الوزارة. وشدد آل الشيخ على دور العلماء في العالم الإسلامي جميعاً في رد البدع والمحدثات، وما يخالف السنة النبوية، وخاصة فيما يتعلق بالعقيدة الإسلامية، ومعرفة حق النبوة، وحق النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم -، والرد على من ادعى عدم ختم نبوته عليه الصلاة والسلام -، أو من ادعى أن في الشريعة المحمدية نقصا لا يناسب تطبيقها هذا الزمان، أو في الرد على أهل البدع والغلو والغيض ممن يقدحون في صحابة رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كابي بكر، وعمر، وعثمان رضي الله عنهم وجميع صحابة رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ، فدور العلماء المحافظة على هذه الملة، والمحافظة على أسسها، وقواعدها لتبقى قوية راسخة في الأجيال فيما بعد.

المفتي العام: الأمة الإسلامية تواجه تحديات عظيمة حول عقيدتها وفي قيمها وأخلاقها و وحدتها

من جانبه أوضح سماحة المفتي العام للمملكة رئيس هيئة كبار العلماء وإدارات البحوث العلمية والإفتاء الشيخ عبدالعزيز بن عبدالله آل الشيخ أن الأمة الإسلامية تواجه تحديات عظيمة حول عقيدتها، وفي قيمها، وأخلاقها، وفي وحدتها، وتآلف قلوبها، والعلماء هم ورثة الأنبياء عليهم مسؤولية أن يسعوا في جمع كلمة الناس، وإذابة كل الأشياء التي تسبب الخلاف والشقاق لأن أعداءنا يريدون الشقاق بيننا، ويفرقون بين بعضنا البعض، ويسيئون الظن في بعضنا البعض، ويحاولون أن يحدثوا المشاكل، وأن يبعدوا بعضنا عن بعض، أو يتهمونا بأمور نحن براء منها، وينسبوها إلى العلماء عن جهل، أو عمد، لهذا كانت اللقاءات والاجتماعات مما تؤلف القلوب، وتزيل الوحشة، وتحقق الهدف بأن نجتمع جميعاً نتعاون على ما فيه خير ديننا ودنيانا لان هذه التحديات قد تفرق المسلمين، وتفرق شملهم، وتفسد كلمتهم، لكن باللقاءات، والمباحثات تزول كل الإشكالات، وتحل كل القضايا وتسعد الأمة، في اجتماع كلمتها وتألف قلوبها. وقال سماحته إن علماء المسلمين اختلفوا في المسائل الفقهية على حسب فهمهم لكتاب الله، وسنة رسوله صلى الله عليه وسلم ولهذا المسلم يعذرهم فيما اختلفوا فيه، وبما قد أخطأوا به لأن هدفهم الحق، قد يخطي الإنسان في تصوره، وفهمه إلا أن غايته محبة هذا الدين، والدفاع عنه، ولكن وقوع خطأ من أحدنا هذا أمر غير مستبعد لكن الواجب أن نتدارس المشاكل والأخطاء وأن نسعى في حلها، وأن نواجه إخواننا بكل الأمور حتى تنشرح صدورهم، ويصبحوا على الحقيقة، ويعلموا أن هذا البلد المبارك ملتقى للمسلمين علماءهم، وحكامهم، فالواجب على الجميع تقوى الله والتناصح والتفاهم في سبيل ما يقرب القلوب ويؤلفها، أسأل الله للجميع التوفيق والسداد وصلى الله على محمد.

وعبر رئيس الجامعة الإسلامية دار العلوم بالهند أبو القاسم النعماني من جهته عن شكره لسماحة الشيخ عبدالعزيز بن عبدالله آل الشيخ، والشيخ صالح آل الشيخ، وقال: لقد لقينا في هذه الزيارة حفاوة بالغة من جميع من لقيناهم وشعرنا بأن العلاقات بين الجامعة الإسلامية دار العلوم والمملكة وعلمائها ظلت حسنة طيبة، وأن الخدمات التي تقدمها حكومة خادم الحرمين الشريفين وفقه الله للمسلمين، والهيئات الإسلامية في أنحاء العالم لجديرة بالشكر والتقدير، كما أن التسهيلات العظيمة التي تقدمها المملكة لضيوف الرحمن في الحج والعمرة لا تنكر، ولا يستطيع أحد أن ينكرها فهي واضحة وضوح الشمس في عز النهار. وأضاف قائلاً: نرجو أن تكون زيارتنا للمملكة والمحادثات التي أجريناها موطدة لعلاقاتنا بين علماء المنطقة وبين علماء الهند وبخاصة علماء جامعة دار العلوم بالهند، وكما قال سماحة المفتي العام أن اللقاءات تزيل الشكوك والشبهات وتجعل العلاقات وطيدة، وهذا الطريق هو التي تمشي عليه جامعة دار العلوم ودائما نجتهد لتوطيد العلاقات بين الجماعات التي تعمل في خدمة الدين الإسلامي ونشر العلوم الإسلامية في داخل الهند وخارجها.
http://www.alriyadh.com/2013/07/10/article850973.html

آل الشيخ يستقبل رئيس الجامعة الإسلامية بالهند


الرياض - واس

    استقبل وزير الشؤون الإسلامية والأوقاف والدعوة والإرشاد الشيخ صالح بن عبدالعزيز آل الشيخ في مكتبه بالوزارة أمس رئيس الجامعة الإسلامية دار العلوم بالهند الشيخ أبو القاسم النعماني والوفد المرافق له الذي يزور المملكة حالياً.

وجرى خلال اللقاء تبادل الأحاديث الودية حول عدد من الموضوعات ذات الاهتمام المشترك خاصة ما يتعلق بالعمل الإسلامي وسبل دعمه وتطويره. حضر اللقاء وكيل الوزارة للشؤون الإسلامية الدكتور عبدالعزيز بن عبدالله العمار، ووكيل الوزارة المساعد للشؤون الإسلامية الشيخ عبدالرحمن بن غنام الغنام.
Source: http://www.alriyadh.com/2013/07/08/article850293.html

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29 Shaban 1434 / 09 July 2013 Tuesday

The ‘Rooyat Hilal Committee’ Darul Uloom Deoband announced that the moon was not sighted on 29th Shaban; therefore 10 July will be 30th day of Shaban and the holy month of Ramadhan will start from 11 July 2013 Thursday.

May Allah make Ramadhan a source of piety, virtue, peace and spiritual progress for all! Amen!

Source:     http://darululoom-deoband.com/english
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From the EC Desk

Book Name:
Rasool-e Akram Ki Amali Zindagi-Awr ham- Kitne Door Kitne Pass

Author: Maulana Muddassir Ahmad Qasmi

Language: Urdu
Pages: 144
Price: 50 rupees
Year of Publication: 2013
Publisher: Markazul Ma’arif Education & Research Center
                  Partliputra Nagar, Oshiwara, New Link Road
                  Jogeshwari (W), Mumbai-102

Authors, thinkers and statesmen have offered numerous collections and anthologies of the prophet’s speeches and aspects of his character -- which is a moral aurora borealis-- to bring humanity to the straight path by presenting glimpses of his compassionate and heart-warming dealings with people.

This book “Rasool-e Akram Ki Amali Zindagi-Awr ham- Kitne Door Kitne Pass” is one more link in a chain of the earlier expositions, but with a difference. They are not only presented in easy language that all can learn from, but the author has also wisely refrained from dry sermonizing while providing a passage to action in the turbulent and violent reality of the present time.

To use a simile, this book is a bouquet of twenty varied flowering traits of the messenger (saws). Each flower has its own hue and fragrance. It is a book written for the common people and it offers an easily assimilable moral communication compiled by a young scholar, Maulana Muddassir Ahmad Qasmi. He is a lecturer at Markazul Ma’arif Education and Research Center, Mumbai and the assistant editor of Eastern Crescent, Mumbai (English monthly). His maiden effort is worth appreciating and is commendable.

A drawback of the book is that it is so short and those who are interested would like to learn more of the charisma, charm and moral strength of Prophet Muhammad (saws). No book, however good, can do justice to the moral beacon of the prophet (saws) because he was the “very perfection of imperfection”. He assayed various roles, (as if a coterie of prophets were within him), and fulfilled them to the extent which is humanly possible, so much so that the passage of centuries and the deterioration of moral standards in society have deepened the chasm between the vatic reality and its image.

This book launch ceremony was held at an impressive ceremony at Jogeshwari at the convocation of MMERC graduates held in Mumbai recently.

“Reality rarely matches dream but only dreams give nobility to purpose”, someone has said; the prophet (saws) seems to have become a moral dream so far away from the sordidness of our quotidian reality. For this reason, coupled with the multi-hued siren blandishments of modernity, any attempt like the present one is welcome to weave us into the moral wonder of the prophet’s variegated personality. So one is a little disappointed that the book is so short and could have expanded more to include wider moral horizons.  

This book cannot benefit only the Muslims unaware of the Prophet’s character, but non- Muslim compatriots and other religion’s followers who harbour misconceptions and misgivings about the universal mercy and all-encompassing compassion of Prophet Muhammad (saws). One difficulty is owing to the Urdu language while non-Muslims are less likely to understand, but shortly an English version is expected to hit the stands. Though in a short compass it is difficult to encapsulate the multi-faceted personality of the prophet (saws), this book is a good primer to begin with.  It is hoped that it will enable people to shed their misunderstandings about Islam and Insha’Allah they will try to take refuge in the skyey cirrus of his large-heartedness.

This is an analytical piece of writing for in the beginning of every article the present day critical situation among Muslims is delineated while the middle is laced with the spiritual balm for social and personal maladies from examples of the practical teachings of the holy prophet Muhammad (saws). In the end, a message for practical conversion of advice into action along with realistic guide lines are proffered for those who wish to improve their personal and social conditions.

While studying the book readers are expected to bear in mind that neither any specific group is criticized nor is everyone targeted, but, only unreformed elements of the society are urged to improve their character.

As an example of the prophet’s strict adherence to the sanctity of agreements between communities, an incident is related in the book where a Muslim came back to his people almost before the ink could dry on the agreement between the warring groups of Muslims and the Quraish. The person demanded to be kept back in Madinah as he feared harm in Makkah where he originally stayed, but the non-Muslims insisted that the terms of the agreement be fulfilled and he should be handed over to them. Despite the remonstrations of the people, the prophet (saws) said that the agreement was binding and refused to entertain the pleas of the hapless and forced him to go back. This resplendent example should open our minds and also our hearts to the importance of agreements between different groups, which are not considered worth the paper they are printed upon nowadays, in flagrant violation of the trust that such treaties should inspire.     

According to the need of the times, the author has compiled story- based authentic Ahadith with their cogent explanations which provide a moral pathway to reorder and refurbish different aspects of our present day lives. Though the book is written with intellectual insight it is within the reach of the common public.

The author and publisher look forward to make the material offered in the book a catoptric image of the current malaise in society. It is expected that through the prism of the author’s portrayal of the prophet’s (saws) character, people might see in it the great gulf between true morality and fave morals and false pretensions and uncouth behaviour that is rife among Muslims today. May Allah (swt) give the readers the moral fervour to bring to life the true well-springs of action spurred with the “tawfeeq” for deepening their sense of accountability to Allah (swt) so that they may avoid the malappropriate behaviour which is found within Muslim society.

This book will not only help in opening new windows to the readers but is expected to reduce the entrenched prejudice against Islam and will also be a source of light and guidance, not only for those who know and do not act in the right way, but also to the unknowing and unaware public at large.

The price of the book at Rs 50 has been kept very low so that it might, Insha’Allah, reach a wider body of readers.
The author can be accessed at: mudqasmi@yahoo.com

Mumbai, July 1: Markazul Ma’arif Education & Research (MMERC), world’s unique institution which teaches English language and modern communication skill to fresh madrasa graduates, conducted its 18th Convocation here at MMERC, Jogeshwari (W), Mumbai on Sunday. The function was presided by Mufti Azizur Rahman Fatehpuri, grand Mufti of Maharashtra, while as the chief guest, Prof. Saood Alam Qasmi, Dean Faculty of Theology Aligarh Muslim University was present.

Prof. Saood Alam Qasmi delivered speech on education and appealed to the MMERC graduates to apply wisdom along with education while in public and work as per priority of masses and religion.

The ulama completing the two-year Diploma In English Language & Literature (DELL) course from MMERC were awarded certificates by the leaders of the city including Addl. Commissioner of Police Mumbai (East Zone) – Mr. Qaiser Khalid, Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (Nagpur) – Dr Waseemur Rahman Qasmi, spiritual figure Maulana Mohammad Yahya who is shaikhul Jamia of Darul Uloom Banskandi, Assam and local MLA Mr. Baldev Khosa.

In the program the MMERC scholars delivered speeches on burning topics such as ‘Equality and Justice in Islam’. Besides, there was a screen presentation of the welfare and educational activities being rendered by the NGO Markazul Ma’arif and Ajmal Foundation.

MMERC was established in 1994 by a member of Ajmal family who is an eminent Islamic scholar and a present Lok Sabha MP, Maulana Badruddin Ajmal to prepare the graduates of madrasas with good English and communication skills so that they can meet modern needs and play a more influential role in society. Students who successfully complete the MMERC prescribed intensive language course, stand at par with graduates of English medium public schools and colleges. So far nearly 325 meritorious madrasa graduates, including 26 this year, have been trained by MMERC who are capable of writing articles, delivering lectures on Islam and comparative religion, teaching English and Arabic through English medium.

Most of the successful students of MMERC have been placed at renowned organizations and magazines in India while several others have gone abroad such as USA, UK, RSA, KSA, UAE and in some other countries of the world  and they have been  working  there with their primary duties as  teachers, interpreters, translators,  and speakers.

Deoband 28/05/2013

Imam Muhammad Qasim al-Nanawtawi International Institute of Islamic Thought (معھد الامام محمد قاسم النانوتوی العالمی للفکر الاسلامی) based in Deoband sought  applications from students and graduates apiring to get admission in the institute.

In 1866 CE Deoband became the center of Islamic Intellectual revolution led by Al-Nanawtawi, in the year 2012 CE Imam Muhammad Qasim Al-Nanawtawi International Institute of Islamic Thought has been established for reviving Al-Nanawtawi’s legacy.

Al-Nanawtawi’s Deoband movement reinstated the legacy of Shah Wali-Allah of Delhi. Thus, Deoband became center of post-colonial India’s first Sunni Islamic intellectual revolution.

The establishment of IMQIIIT is the renaissance of Islamic intellectualism and Islamic thought in Indian subcontinent.

IMQIIIT aims to introduce the thoughts and revolutionary literature of Deobandi Ulama to the Islamic/Arab and the Western communities of the scholars. Worldwide scholar community and especially those inspired by Al-Nanawtawi’s Deoband movement are wholeheartedly welcome for their intellectual contribution.

IMQIIIT offers post-graduate study programs and research in Islamic Thought.

Website: www.islamicthought.edu.in    /      www.qasim-deoband.com

Deoband 28/04/2013

Maulana Zainul Abideen Azmi, senior Professor of Hadith in Jamia Mazahir Uloom Saharanpur died today in Mau today on 28/04/2013 Sunday in the afternoon.

Maulana Zainul Abideen Azmi was a famous scholar of Hadith, researcher, critic and writer. He specialized in the field of Hadith studies and was considered a reference.

Maulana Azmi belonged to Pura Maroof in Dist Mau (UP). He completed his education from Deoband and was a disciple of Shaikhul Islam Hadgrat Maulana Hussain Ahamd Madani.

His Janazah Salah shall be offered in Pura Maroof afte Isha.

May Allah shower His special mercy upon him and give sabr to his family and near ones!

Deoband 28/04/2013

Darul Uloom Deoband VC (Mohtamim), Maulana Mufti Abul Qasim Nomani is on a visit to Turkey for participating in an International Seminar on "IJMA and Collective Conscience" in Istanbul Turkey.

Mufti Abul Qasim Nomani Was to address in the opening session which will addressed by various internationally recognized Ulama and leaders.

Mohtamim sb was accompanied by two teachers from Darul Uloom: Maulana Muhammad Salman Bijnori and Maulana Muhamamd Arif Azmi.

The details of the Conference are available here:
http://live.hiramagazine.com/program.html
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/32017501
http://live.hiramagazine.com/index.html

Mumbai/Deoband 16 April 2013

Markazul Ma'arif Education & Research Centre (MMERC), Mumbai declares entrance test dates for the batch-20013-2015 for Diploma in English Language and Literature (DELL) course for all its 5 centres across India. Maulana M. Burhanuddin Qasmi, Director of MMERC, Mumbai described in a press statement that the combined entrance test will be for total 90 seats -30 in MMERC, Mumbai, 20 in Institute for Higher Studies, New Delhi, 15 in Markaz-e Islami Education & Research Centre, Ankleashwar, Gujarat, 15 in Al-Ma'hadul Imam Shah Waliullah Education & Research Centre, New Delhi and 10 in Jamia Jalalia, Hojai, Assam. The written and oral test is to be conducted on 30 & 31 May 2013 at Jamiatus Shaikh Hussian Ahmad Madni, Deoband.

MMERC, a sister concern of Assam based Markazul Ma'arif (NGO) was established in Delhi in 1994 by Maulana Badruddin Ajmal and later shifted to Mumbai in 1998. Basking in the glory of success MMERC enters in the nineteenth year of its novel concept in the academia- to teach English language with other modern subjects of the age to the fresh Ulama- the Madrasa graduates. It introduced a two-year course, 'Diploma in English Language and Literature' (DELL) first time in the world to educate the Ulama in a completely new environment and equip them with subjects hitherto unknown to them such as English language, Computer & Internet, Comparative study of religions, History, basic of Geography, Mathematics, Political science and other general sciences.

MMERC renders educational services for free. It also provides the students with basic amenities of like lodging, food and etc. In addition to its own trained teaching faculties the institution hires the services of the accomplished visiting faculties for the above-mentioned subjects. The institution aims at helping the students to demonstrate their skilful articulation of thoughts and presentations about their religion- Islam and to boost their confidence to face the challenges of the modern world and ultimately serve the nation with respect.

Maul. Burhanuddin Qasmi also informed that MMERC conducts a highly competitive entrance test every year with set of objective type questionnaires. The test divides in two phases- oral and written covering five subjects as a whole- Arabic Language & Literature, Hadith, Fiqh, Tafseer and general knowledge. Having the degree of Alimiat or Fazilat from any popular Madrasa of India one is entitled to sit in the combined entrance exams for DELL in all the centers to make it to the final list, said Qasmi.

Application forms with prospectus can be availed and submitted at Dept. of English language in Darul Uloom and at Dept. of Computer and Internet in Darul Waqf Deoband along with all the MMERC affiliated centres from 10 to 28 May, 2013. The application form with prospectus will also be available on internet at www.markazulmaarif.org/mmerc/ and www.deoband.net .

Zaidul Haque (TwoCiricles.net)

Kolkata: “Darul Uloom Deoband played critical role during the independence struggle, and continues to help in national integrity, unity and communal harmony. On one hand, while it is continuing with a glorious Islamic culture through Mardasa education, and on the other hand, it strengthens the democratic fabric of the country,” said All India President of Rabita-E Madaris-E Islamia Arabia Darul Uloom Deoband and Chancellor of Darool Uloom Deoband Maulana Abul Qasem Nomani in a grand Conference (open session) of Rabita-E Madaris-E Islamia Arabia Darul Uloom Deoband’s West Bengal Unit at Shaheed Minar Maidan, Kolkata on 4 April, 2013.

Maulana Nomani said, in 1803 a fatwa was circulated to the Madrasa students for Jihad to attain independence. He continued that through Madrasa education Darul Uloom has always inspired the country against communalism.

Maulana Nomani also stated the sacrifice of Muslim in India. He elaborated on the contribution of a Darul Uloom Deoband graduate and member of Executive Council Majlish e Sura Maulana Hifzur Rahman, one of the important members of Indian Constitution making Committee.

Teacher of the Darul Uloom Deoband and All India Secretary of Rabita-E Madaris-E Islamia Arabia Maulana Saukat Ali said, the intention of the government affiliation to the religious madrasa is a conspiracy against Islam that end up following Jews policy.

He added that he sees no contradiction between Islam and modern education.

Former Professor of Aliah University of Kolkata Maulana Manzoor Alam, himself an alumni of Darul Uloom, appreciated the immense contribution of madrasa in spreading Islamic teachings.

President of All India Jamiat E Ulama and Vice-Chancellor of Darul Uloom Deoband Qari Md Usman, Professor of Fiqah of Darul Uloom deoband Mufti Jamiluddin, Senior Professor of Haidth of Darul Uloom Deoband Mufti Mujibullah, Maulana Ahmadullah, President of Rabita-E Madaris-E Islamia Arabia of Kashmir Maulana Mir Rahmutullah, Gujrat Rabetaye prosonalities Qari Md Sanaullah, Maulana Siddique Ahmed, Maulana Md Qasemi of Patna, Maulana Md Zabir of Orrissa, Maulana Abdul Malik of Meghalaya, Maulana Abdul Mobin of Tripura, Maulana Yahia of Assam, West Bengal State President of Jamiat Ulama Maulana Husamuddin also spoke on the occasion.

More than 50000 Muslims attended the conference, although organsiers claimed the participation of over a lakh.

Maulana Siddiqullah emphasized on the importance of knowledge in Islam, when the first revealed word was iqra (read). He added that a madrasa educated Maulana Abul Kalam Azad went on to become the first education Minister after Independence.

He elaborated on how without much support from the government many madrasas in West Bengal are teaching English, Mathematics, Geography etc. as well. Under the guidance Rabita-E Madaris-e-Islamia Arabia of Deoband in West Bengal about 10 thousand Maktab and 800 Madrasa are running.

Source:http://twocircles.net/2013apr06/open_session_rabitae_madarise_islamia_arabia_darul_uloom_deoband_held_kolkata.html

Deoband 06 March 2013

A delegation of three scholars from Madinah Munawwarah visited Darul Uloom Deoband on 05 March 2013 Mon. The delegation comprised of these personalities:

(1) Shaikh Muhammad Ahmad al-Khuzairi, Rector & Shaikhul Hadith, Jamiatu Masjid Nabvi, Madinah
(2) Shaikh Dr Abdul Majeed Sulaiman al-Ruwaili, Lecturer of Tafseer, Jamiatu Masjid Nabvi, Madinah
(3) Shaikh Dr Abdullah, Lecturer, Jamiatu Masjid Nabvi, Madinah

The delegation arrived Deoband in the evening and addressed a gathering of Ulama and students who gathered to welcome them in Jama Rashid of Darul Uloom Deoband.

The speeches of the Guests will be uploaded on Deoband.Net.

One the respected guests, Dr Abdul Majeed Sulaiman al-Ruwaili expressed his thoughts through poetry in praise of Darul Uloom Deoband which is as follows in his own handwriting and signature:

Deoband (18/02/2013)

Darul Uloom Deoband published the English version of Silk Letter Movement compiled by Hadhrat Maulana Muhammad Miyan Deobandi. The book was translated into English by Maulana Muhammadullah Qasmi and published in association with Manak Publications New Delhi.

The book ‘Silk Letter Movement’ is a historical description of the heroic struggle waged by the Muslim scholars of Deoband (between 1913 to 1920) for the freedom of India. It aimed at overthrowing the British rule from India by allying with Ottoman Turkey, Imperial Germany and Afghanistan. The movement was named after the ‘Silk Letters’ from Maulana Obaidullah Sindhi captured by Punjab CID. This book is based on the British India records of ‘Silken Handkerchief Letters Conspiracy Case’ which are now preserved in India Office London.

The book opens with an introduction to the Revolutionary Movement of Shaikhul Hind Maulana Mahmood Hasan Deobandi who was the real leader of this movement.

Author

Maulana Muhammad Miyan Deobandi (1903-1975) was a leading Islamic scholar, historian, author and freedom fighter from Deoband. He served as General Secretary to Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and was an active member of its Working Committee, as he was member of Darul Uloom Deoband’s Majlis Shura (Governing Council). He authored scores of books on various topics especially Indian Muslim history. He also served as Mufti and Shaikhul Hadith of Madrasa Ameenia Delhi. His book ‘Aseeran-e-Malta’ was rendered into English as ‘Prisoners of Malta’.

Translator

Muhammadullah Qasmi, (born in Hanswar, Faizabad, now Ambedkar Nagar UP India in 1979) graduated in 1998 and completed Islamic Jurisprudence (Mufti) course from Darul Uloom Deoband. He started his career at Markazul Maarif Education and Research Centre (MMERC), Mumbai in 2002 as a Research Fellow and Online Mufti. Presently, he is working as Editor Darul Ifta website and Coordinator in Internet Dept of Darul Uloom Deoband. His book Madrasa Education: Its Strength and Weakness published in 2005 was one of the pioneering works on the topic.