al azhar ash sharif
DESCRIPTION
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In the land of the Prophets (and Pharoahs, of course)
Originally a mosque, built during Fatimiyyah period in 359 Hijriyyah and completed in 361 Hijriyyah
16 years after completion, it was transformed into a university
There were only 3 courses available then, Lughah Arabiyyah, Syariah wal Qanun, Usuluddin
Valid “Shahadah Thanawiyah ‘Aliyah” from 3
madrasahs (Mad. Aljunied, Wak Tanjong and Al-
Ma’arif)
STAM from institutions in Malaysia
Recognised institutions from Indonesia (eg: Guntor)
At least a “Jayyid” in final year examination
Subject to “Imtihan Qabul”
Lughah Arabiyyah
Syariah Islamiyyah
Usuluddin (Syu’bah Tafsir, Hadith and Aqidah
wa Falsafah, Dakwah)
Dirasat Islamiyyah
Maahad Qiraat
Lecture based, no tutorial
Attendance not compulsory
2 semesters per academic year
Final year exam results are combination
of first and second semester’s results.
The oldest Islamic university in the world Land of prestigious scholars University of academics, university of life A balance between “turath” texts and
contemporary studies Open to different school of thoughts Explore other countries Room to grow and create strong bond.
“Halaqaat” in mosques
American University of Cairo
PERKEMAS
Al-Azhar, official websitehttp://www.azhar.edu.eg/ Perhimpunan Mahasiswa-Mahasiswi
Singapura di Mesir (PERKEMAS)http://perkemas.org/ Persekutuan Republik Arab Mesir
(PMRAM)http://www.pmram.org/