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Aims & Objectives of Jamia Ashrafia
What is the Aqeeda (Belief) of Jamia Ashrafia?
Administrative Organisation of Jamia Ashrafia
Jamia Ashrafia Today
Academic Faculties of the Jamia
Branches of Jamia Ashrafia


Aims & Objectives Of Jamia Ashrafia

1. To produce Muslim scholars who have full command on the knowledge of the Holy Qur'an, Ahadith, Fiqha and the basic principles of Islam.

2. To propagate the knowledge of the Holy Quran, Ahadith, Fiqha and the basic principles of Islam to Muslims all over the world.

3. To establish a Faculty of Iftah where facility is provided for common Muslims to obtain authenticated verdit in issues of daily routine.

4. To create a forum of skilled Islamic scholars with mission to motivate Muslims to mould their individual lives & the society around according to the dictates of Islam.

5. To acquaint Ulama with the challenges of the modern age, for effective communication of the message of Islam to the people all over the world.

6. To fulfill all obligations for the personal care & spiritual grooming of the students & other associates of the JAMIA.

7. To publish Islamic literature as part of the accomplishment of the aim & objectives of the Jamia.

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What is the Aqeeda (Belief) of Jamia Ashrafia?

JAMIA ASHRAFIA LAHORE belongs to Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat School of thought, which is in absolute conformity with the dictates of Qur'an & Sunnah, and conduct of all Fellows Sahaba (RA) of the Holy Prophet (SAWS) & the immediate next generations of Tabiyeen & Taba Tabiyeen.

As such Jamia firmly believes (1) in the absolute unity of Allah, (2) His angles, (3) His Prophets & Messengers and (4) the Divine revelations & Holy Books received through them. (5) JAMIA has unflinching faith in resurrection after death and (6) the accountability of good & bad deeds on the Day of Judgment to be followed by reward of Jannah to the nobles and eternal condemnation to the sinners, as per Allah's decision (7) JAMIA also believes that Muhammad (SAWS) was the absolutely last of the Allah's Prophets & Messengers, and considers every claimant of continuity of partial or full Prophet-hood as condemned Murtad. (8) The Holy Book Qur'an has descended down to us in its true original version as revealed upon the Prophet (SAWS). Any efforts to alter or amend Qur'an shall always remain futile since Allah Almighty has Himself guaranteed His own protection for His last Divine revelation.

Alkitab, Sunnah, Ijma & Qiyas are considered, as the basic pillars of Islamic knowledge - to be followed by Ijtehad by an acknowledged Mujtahid only if & when felt absolutely necessary.

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Administrative Organisation Of Jamia Ashrafia

JAMIA ASHRAFIA LAHORE is an autonomous institution established in Sept. 1947, and functions under the MEMORANDUM/ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION as laid down by the founder members of the Anjuman & Management Committee of JAMIA ASHRAFIA on 17th May 1954. The overall control & management of JAMIA ASHRAFIA LAHORE vests in the following bodies:

1. ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Advisory Council of Jamia Ashrafia headed by Rais-ul-Jamia/Chancellor keeps a watch on the policies of JAMIA ASHRAFIA to ensure fulfillment of the Aims & Objectives permissible according to Islamic, Shariah.
Only the individuals of high academic caliber of noble repute endowed with missionary spirit to make contribution towards the noble cause are nominated as members of the Advisory Council.

2. MANAGING COMMITTEE

The Managing Committee is responsible for the overall management and administration of the JAMIA. It has six members:
1. Maulana Obaidullah Al-Mufti - Chancellor
2. Maulana Abdul Rehman Ashrafi-Vice Chancellor
3. Maulana Hafiz Fazl-ur-Rahim- Pro Vice Chancellor
4. Maulana Akram Kashmiri - Registrar
5. Maulana Qari Arshad Obaid - Chief Administrator
6. Maulana Hafiz Ajwad Obaid-Controller of Exam.

The Management Committee has the following office-bearer.

1. President
2. Secretary
3. Finance Secretary
The Chancellor/Raisul Jamia will be the PRESIDENT of the Managing Committee, and he can exercise full executive powers on behalf of the Committee unless otherwise restricted, in any way, by the Committee.

The Registrar of the Jamia is the SECRETARY of the Management Committee. The Secretary calls the meeting of the committee, keeps the record of the proceedings of the meetings, exercises general supervision over Jamia Ashrafia, deals with policy matters and carries on correspondence & work under the guidance of the President.

The Chief Administrator acts as the Finance Secretary. He maintains and keeps accounts of Jamia Ashrafia in the manner prescribed by the committee or directed by the President. All funds of the Jamia are kept & deposited in a Bank approved by the Committee.

3. ACADAMIC COMMITTEE

The Academic Committee comprises of the Heads of all Academic Faculties of the JAMIA with Maulana Hafiz Fazl-ur-Rahim the DIRECTOR EDUCATION as the Chairman.

This committee takes perusal of the curriculum of JAMIA, the courses of studies, the books prescribed and the student/teacher affairs etc. It ensures that the system of education in vogue at the JAMIA is progressive and is in conformity with the call of age, in order to produce Islamic scholars fully conversant with the latest trends in education the world-over.

This committee keeps a vigilant watch on the day-to-day teaching schedule, and holds occasioned meetings of the staff to deliberate upon measures for further improvement of

Academic affairs.
The Academic Committee supervises the sessional and Annual Examinations conducted by the Examination Branch headed by Qari Ajwad Obaid.

The Academic Committee retains a close liaison with the Board of WAFAQUL MADARIS to ensure implementation of the Boards Policies of education/examination.

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