Al-Markazul Islami As-Salafi
(To establish Islam upon Manhaj of pious predecessors)
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]
History
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
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
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
- ^ * 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.
- http://www.nawdaparamadrasa.ahlehadeethbd.org/ Archived 2013-02-17 at the Wayback Machine
- "Madrasa shut over militancy". The Daily Star. 13 August 2009. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- ^ http://www.dailysonardesh.com । Online Edition
- ^ *http://www.patradoot.net
- http://mathabhanga.com Archived 2013-06-16 at archive.today
- সংক্ষিপ্ত খবর [News Briefs]. The Daily Sangram (in Bengali). 20 February 2011. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Al-Markazul-Islami-As-salafi/337702525430 [user-generated source]