Al Jamea tus saifiyah is an academy in Surat founded by the 43rd dai Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin (RA) in 1229/1814,where students are taught the intricacies of islamic lore, classical arabic literature and contemporary subjects in an integrated islamic educational approach.It represents an educational movement in the learning tradition of the fatemi imams,founders of the world's oldest university,Al-Azhar.This movement was subsequently preserved by the dais,who created centers of education in Yemen and India, to which the faithful flocked.
   
 
Al Jamea tus Saifiyah runs a curriculum lasting eleven years.Students are taught the Quran,Arabic language and literature,Islamic jurisprudence,history,philosophy and doctrine memorisation of the Quran and the learning of Arabic literature are given particular emphasis and the students morality and piety are continously evaluated.Along with the religious course, English, Philosophy, Psychology and the Social and Natural Sciences are also taught.The degrees conferred are mubtaghi al-ilm, on successful completion of the first four years of study,Al-Faqih on the competion of seven years, Al Faqih Al Mutqin on completion of nine years and Al Faqih Al Jayyid on the end of eleven years, and the sanad of hifz al quran on successfully passing the exam of hifz.
   
 

One of the unique features of Al Jamea tus Saifiyah in its centre for memorization of the Quran is called Mahad al Zahra. The first of its kind in the islamic world,it was built with the specific intent of facilitating the memorization of the words of revelation that have changed the course of mankind. The age-old practice is highly revered in Islam and the skill sharpens the mind and makes it more receptive to learning.This institution makes use of the latest technology and educational techniques to aid the memorization process,including rooms that are designed to attar acoustic feedback. It has a serene atmosphere enhanced by interval gardens allowing memorization to take place in a tranquil environment.

   
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