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 |
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Established | 1967 |
Founder | Saleemullah Khan |
Rector | Muhammad Adil Khan (d. 10 October 2020) |
Students | 2300[1] |
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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]
Magazine
Al-Farooq is a monthly magazine published by the Jamia in four languages Urdu, Arabic, Sindhi and English.[6]
Alumni
Alumni include: