Departments

The institution offers two principal academic stages, along with a special preparatory program.

1. Alimiyyah

The Alimiyyah is the second phase of the Jamia’s academic system, spanning a period of two years. During this stage, students study the translation of the Qur’an, principles of Qur’anic interpretation, principles of Hadith, Arabic literature, rhetoric (Balaghah), Islamic history, Islamic inheritance law, Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, and comparative jurisprudence. Alongside these religious disciplines, students also pursue Higher Secondary education and appear in the official government examinations.

Upon successful completion of this stage, students receive both the Alimiyyah certificate and the Higher Secondary certificate.

Instruction in the Qur’an and Hadith at this level follows a research-oriented and analytical approach, enabling students to develop strong skills in inference and independent reasoning. In the study of Fiqh and comparative jurisprudence, a comparative method is adopted, in which the opinions and evidences of the classical jurists are examined, the reasons for juristic differences are explained, and principles of legal preference are introduced. This approach reduces sectarian rigidity and nurtures respect for differing viewpoints, reverence for the great Imams, and balanced scholarly thinking.

2. Fazilah

The Fazilah is the final academic phase of the Jamia and spans three years. Originally designed as a two-year program, it was extended to three years in 2022 to enhance academic depth and effectiveness.

During this stage, students pursue advanced Islamic studies while also appearing in university examinations, through which they complete their undergraduate education. Upon completion of the three-year Fazilah program, students are awarded the Jamia’s Fazilah certificate along with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Arabic degree.

To ensure that this stage is as comprehensive and beneficial as possible, a range of important and contemporary subjects has been incorporated into the curriculum. These include the study of Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, Maqasid al-Shariah, advanced Fiqh, Arabic literature, Fiqh al-Nawazil, Fiqh al-Aqalliyat, legal maxims (Qawa‘id Fiqhiyyah), ethics of judicial conduct and issuing legal verdicts, the impact of juristic disagreement, foundations of economics, computer studies, the contemporary Muslim world, and the Constitution of India.

Special Preparatory Course (Ae‘dadi Course)

The Special Preparatory Course compresses the six-year curriculum of the Secondary and Alimiyyah levels into a structured three-year program. This course is designed specifically for students who have completed Grade 10 in modern schooling systems.

Through this three-year course, students are academically prepared to qualify for entry into the Fazilah Stage. Students who wish to appear in the Higher Secondary government examinations during this period are also permitted to do so.

The Sanaviyyah is the foundational phase of education at the Jamia, extending over a period of four years. During this stage, students study Islamic creed (Aqidah), Islamic studies, the biography of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the lives of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and memorization of selected Qur’anic chapters with proper recitation (Tajweed). Alongside these, students are taught Arabic grammar (Nahw and Sarf) and basic Arabic sentence construction.

In addition to religious studies, students follow the government-prescribed matriculation curriculum in contemporary subjects. Students appear in the official government examinations every year. In the final levels of this stage, students also study the translation of the final sections of the Qur’an with brief tafseer, as well as selected portions of Bulugh al-Maram and the first volume of Mishkat al-Masabih.

The memorization of the Qur’an began during the Prophetic era and has been preserved by Muslims throughout history in both written form and living hearts. From its earliest days, Jamia Darussalam has included the memorization of selected Qur’anic chapters with Tajweed as part of its curriculum. From 1944, this responsibility was carried by Qari Ubaidullah Oomeri (d. 1975).

Students who wished to memorize the Qur’an would receive instruction outside regular class hours, often at his residence. As the number of students increased, the Jamia formally established a dedicated institution in 1955 under the name Ma‘had al-Qur’an, entrusting its leadership to Maulana Qari Ubaidullah Oomeri. By the grace of Allah, this institution continues to function successfully.

Admission to Ma‘had al-Qur’an is granted to students who have completed Nazirah Qur’an and whose age falls between eight and ten years. At present, the Jamia’s old campus building is allocated for this department. The institute currently accommodates approximately two hundred students, supported by fourteen teachers. Typically, students complete the memorization of the Qur’an within four years. After completing Hifz, they join the Jamia’s Dars-e-Nizami program, enabling them to progress toward becoming scholars and graduates of religious studies.

One of the most important and distinctive departments of the Jamia is the Institute of Introduction to Islam. This unique institution is dedicated to the religious education and moral training of new Muslims. It serves as a guiding light for those who sincerely seek the truth, illuminating their lives with the values of faith, piety, knowledge, practice, and character.

The education and training of individuals newly introduced to Islam has been part of the Jamia’s mission since its earliest days. When the first written and oral examinations were held on 12 March 1925, one of the candidates was a newly converted Muslim student.

In 1980, through the dedicated efforts of Kaka Muhammad Oomer second (May Allah have mercy upon him), this work was formally organized into a permanent institution under the name Idarah Ta‘aruf-e-Islam.

Curriculum of the Institute

The primary objective of this department is to familiarize students with the fundamental teachings of Islam. For this reason, its curriculum is designed to be short-term and flexible. Two structured programs are offered: a two-year course and a one-year course. For individuals unable to commit to these durations, alternative arrangements are provided so they may acquire essential Islamic knowledge according to their availability, enabling them to lead their lives in accordance with Islamic principles.

In addition to religious instruction, special emphasis is placed on Islamic manners, moral conduct, public speaking, and character development. Practical training is provided so that students become capable of conveying the message of Islam to others.

Summer Islamic Course

Under the auspices of the Institute of Introduction to Islam, a Summer Islamic Course is conducted during school and college vacations with the aim of familiarizing students with the basic teachings of Islam and nurturing the younger generation upon Islamic values. This course generally spans twelve to fifteen days.

A specialized curriculum has been prepared for this program, covering Islamic beliefs, acts of worship, the life of the Prophet ﷺ, the mission of the Prophets, Islamic manners and ethics, Islamic history, social and economic dealings, Nazirah Qur’an, and the memorization of selected Qur’anic chapters and supplications.

While the Jamia made consistent efforts to introduce students of modern educational institutions to Islam, it also recognized the need to equip graduates of religious seminaries with contemporary skills. To enable them to understand modern requirements and utilize new tools effectively for the propagation of Islam, a permanent institution titled Institute of Industry and Skills (I.T.I.) was established in 1988.

Initially, the institute consisted of two departments: L.G.M and Computer Studies. In later years, the focus was narrowed exclusively to the Computer Department, and the course was specifically designed for graduates of Arabic madrasas and Huffaz. The objective is to empower them to utilize information technology as an effective means for the dissemination and service of Islam.

A center for advanced research, academic writing, and the publication of scholarly Islamic literature.

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The Fatwa department (Dar-ul-Ifta), responsible for issuing religious rulings and guiding the community on Shariah matters.

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