Studying Islam Overseas in Saudi Arabia’s Universities

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Bakkah.net features exclusive pictures, applications, and inside information about studying Islam overseas in Saudi Universities. Saudi Arabia hosts a number of Islamic colleges and educational institutions that provide opportunities for non-Saudis to come and learn Islam abroad. Here is some introductory information about some Saudi Universities: Continue reading

Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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OVERVIEW

Al-Imaam Muhammad bin Su’ood Islaamic University (IMIU), or Imam University for short, opened with two colleges, the College of Arabic Studies and the College of Islaamic Law in 1953 in Riyadh. Since then, many colleges have been added, as well as branches in other cities. Similar to Al-Madeenah and Umm Al-Quraa, non-Arabic speakers have a chance to learn Arabic here from the beginning in an Arabic Language Institute designed specifically for them. They can then continue their studies in one of the colleges only if they qualify with at least an 80% level of achievement. Continue reading

The Islamic University of Madeenah, Saudi Arabia

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OVERVIEW

Located in the beloved city of our Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhe wa sallam), the Islaamic University of Al-Madeenah was founded by the government of Saudi Arabia by a royal decree in the year 1381, intending to spread the teachings of Islaam all over the world. Continue reading

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

In the Name of Allaah, the Most-Merciful, may His Salaah and Salaam be upon His final Messenger Muhammad, to proceed:

OVERVIEW

The Arabic Language Institute at Umm al-Qura University in Makkah, Saudi ArabiaLocated in the most virtuous of cities, Umm al-Qura University in Makkah, Saudi Arabia offers a chance for non-Arabic speakers, male or female, to learn Arabic within a two-year intensive program. Upon completing the initial studies in the Arabic Language Institute with qualifying grades (80% average or higher), the student earns the opportunity to take an entrance exam apply to study in one of the colleges of Umm Al-Qura University. Continue reading

Daar al-Hadeeth al-Khayriyyah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

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OVERVIEW

Daar Al-Hadeeth Al-Khayriyyah in Makkah, established in 1352 (around 1930 according to the Christian calendar), not only gives students in-depth understanding of the Sunnah and its sciences, it also includes studies in all areas of the Sharee’ah. The school consists of four departments: Elementary school level, middle school level, high school level, and college level. Continue reading