Jamia Farooqia
Jamia Farooqia is an Islamic seminary in Pakistan, having two branches, one located in the Shah Faisal Colony in Karachi, and the other in Hub Chowki.
| Type | Islamic university |
|---|---|
| Established | 1967 |
| Founder | Saleemullah Khan |
| Rector | Muhammad Adil Khan (d. 10 October 2020) |
| Students | 2300[1] |
| Address | |
| Website | farooqia.com |
Established in 1967 by Saleemullah Khan, an alumnus of Darul Uloom Deoband, the seminary has over 2300 students.
History
Jamia Farooqia was established in 1967 by Saleemullah Khan.[2][1] The seminary has two branches, one located in the Shah Faisal Colony, and the other in Hub Chowki.[3]The seminary was headed by Saleemullah Khan until his death on 15 January 2017. He was succeeded by his son Muhammad Adil Khan.[3]
Nizamuddin Shamzai who taught in the seminary for twenty years, was assassinated on 30 May 2004.[4][5]
References
- Ali Riaz (2008). Faithful Education: Madrassahs in South Asia. New Brunswick, New Jersey and London: Rutgers University Press. p. 85. ISBN 9780813543451. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- "Founder of Jamia Farooqia passes away". The Nation. 16 January 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- Dogar, Afzal Nadeem. "کراچی میں شہید کیے گئے مولانا عادل خان کون تھے؟". Daily Jang. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- "Religious scholar Shamzai shot dead". Dawn. 31 May 2004. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- "Life-sketch of Shamzai". Dawn. 31 May 2004. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
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