# Jamia Tur Rasheed

Jamia Tur Rasheed, Karachi (Urdu: جامعتہ الرشید کراچی) is an Islamic seminary in Karachi, Pakistan. The seminary was established by Rasheed Ahmad Ludhianvi. It is accredited degree awarding institute by Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training and the Higher Education Commission. The seminary has 36 departments including "Kulyatush Shariyah". It also runs female schools including "Jamia Umm Habībah lil-Banāt", "Jamia Hafsa lil-Banāt" and "Al-Bairuni Girls Secondary School".
Mufti Abdul Rahim is the current head of the seminary. The seminary co-formed "Majma-ul-Uloom Al-Islamia" (Board of Islamic Sciences) along with Jamia Binoria in May 2021, to reconcile between secular and religious education in the "madrasas". In December 2022 the jamia established Al-Ghazali University.
Jamia Tur Rasheed, located in Karachi, Pakistan, is a prestigious Islamic educational institute founded by Mufti Rasheed Ahmad Ludhianvi (RA). Recognized by the Federal Ministry of Education and the Higher Education Commission, it is authorized to award degrees. With over 30 departments, the institution integrates traditional Islamic studies with contemporary education. Notable programs include Dars-e-Nizami, Ma’had Al-Rasheed Al-Arabi, Hifz-ul-Quran, Kuliyyat Al-Shariah, and specialization departments. The institution also actively promotes women's education through entities like Jamia Umm Habiba Lil-Banat, Jamia Maimoona Lil-Banat, and Al-Biruni Girls Secondary School and College. Currently, Mufti Abdul Raheem serves as the head of Jamia Tur Rasheed. In 2021, Jamia collaborated with Jamia Binoria to establish "Majma-ul-Uloom Al-Islamia," aiming to integrate religious and modern education within madrassas. Additionally, in 2022, the institution inaugurated Al-Ghazali University.

## Mission and Services

Jamia Tur Rasheed was established with the vision to provide a comprehensive education system that blends Islamic and modern knowledge. Its goal is to nurture individuals who excel in both spiritual and worldly matters, equipping them to contribute positively to all sectors of society.

## History

The Jamia Tur Rasheed was founded by Rashid Ahmed Ludhianvi. The background to its foundation was to have such a "Darul Ifta" (juristic council) which limits itself to issues that do not exist in any other seminary. The department of "Tamrīn-e-Ifta" did not exist in any other seminary in Pakistan, and it inspired Ludhyanwi to set up the new seminary in Ahsanabad. The seminary has 36 departments.
The departments include "Mahd al-Rashīd al-Arabi" which promotes the Arabic language, and "Takhassus fi al-iftā", which has the credit of being first such department in whole of the Pakistan. Ludhyanwi established the department in 1964. The department teaches astronomy and geography as well. The department of communication in the seminary was started by Mateen-ur-Rehman Murtaza, a former chairman of Karachi University's mass communication department.
The seminary started its "Kulyatush-Shariyah" program, and department in 2003 for the university students having top grades, to equip them with traditional Islamic sciences in a span of four years.
In February 2021, the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training and the Higher Education Commission accredited the Jamia Tur Rasheed as a degree awarding institute. Its degree was approved to be equivalent to a double MA.
In May 2021, Jamia Tur Rasheed formed a new board, "Majma'a Uloom al-Islāmiya" along with Jamia Binoria, disaffiliating itself from the Wifaqul Madaris. The new board is approved by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, and aims "to promote modern education with religious studies at "madrasas" so that students of seminaries could avail the equal opportunity and play their role in the development of society as well", according to the Academia Magazine.

## Core Focus Areas

1. Islamic and Modern Education System:
The institute provides an integrated curriculum that combines traditional Islamic sciences with modern academic disciplines, enabling students to effectively serve society.
2. Press and Media:
Jamia operates a media house under the principles of education, broadcasting, and service. Its objective is to disseminate Islamic teachings through modern media platforms. Plans are underway to launch an educational web channel and a satellite TV channel.
3. Shariah Guidance and Services:
Through its Dar-ul-Ifta and various other departments, Jamia offers Islamic guidance to individuals and organizations, helping them address contemporary challenges in light of Shariah principles.

### Academic Departments

* Dars-e-Nizami: Traditional Islamic education.
* Ma’had Al-Rasheed Al-Arabi: Arabic language studies.
* Hifz-ul-Quran: Memorization and recitation of the Quran.
* Kuliyyat Al-Shariah: Advanced studies in Islamic jurisprudence.
* Contemporary Studies Department: Integration of modern sciences with Islamic teachings.

### • Specialization Departments

o Specialization in Hadith
o Specialization in Fatawa
o Specialization in Islamic Finance
o Specialization in Halal Certification
o Specialization in Qirat
o Specialization in Arabic Language
o Specialization in English Language
o Faculty of Media and Journalism
o Faculty of Dawah
o Teacher Training (B.Ed Program)

### Institutions for Women

* Jamia Umm Habiba Lil-Banat
* Jamia Maimoona Lil-Banat
* Al-Biruni Girls School
* Al-Biruni Girls College

### Branches of Jamia Tur Rasheed

* Jamia Tur Rasheed Lahore
* Madrasah Arabia Islamia Battal
* Jamia Shah Waliullah, Gujranwala
* Jamia Suffa, Swat
* Idara-tul-Quran, Nazimabad

### Research and Service Institutions

* Dar-ul-Ifta Jamia Tur Rasheed
* Center for Policy Research and Dialogue (CPRD)
* Public Service Center (PSC)
* Shariah Consultancy Services (SCS)

### Media and Journalism Institutions

* JTR Media House
* Daily Islam Newspaper
* Bachon Ka Islam (Children’s Magazine)
* Khawateen Ka Islam (Women’s Magazine)
* Shariah and Business Magazine

### Notable Alumni

* Mufti Abdul Raheem
* Mufti Muhammad
* Mufti Ehsan Waqar
* Mufti Tariq Masood
* Mufti Ahmed Afnan
* Mufti Hussain Khalil Khel
* Mufti Rasheed Ahmed Khursheed
* Dr. Syed Ayaz Shah

## Sub Institutions

The "Jamia Umm Habībah lil-Banāt", "Jamia Hafsa lil-Banāt", "Al-Bairuni Girls Secondary School" and "Karachi Institute of Management and Sciences (KIMS)" run under the Jamia Tur Rasheed where girls study traditional Islamic sciences along with the secular classes. The Jamia also runs "Al-Bairuni Model Secondary School" and Intermediate College, both approved and accredited by the Government of Sindh.

## JTR Media house

The seminary has a media house, based on its three-vision slogan, "Education, Broadcast and Service". The seminary aims to start an educational web channel and a Satellite TV channel.

## Faculty

* Mufti Abdur Raheem
* Mufti Asad Ullah Shahbaz
* Mufti Tariq Masood
* Syed Adnan Kakakhail

## Publications

The seminary publishes:
* Weekly BachoN ka Islām, reportedly read by more than 100,000 kids.
* Weekly Khawāteen ka Islām
* Shariah and Business, reportedly seen as the biggest magazine on the topic in Urdu.
* The Truth, published in English.