Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah is a world class Arabic academy under the patronage of the head of the Dawoodi Bohra community, His Holiness Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin.
#AljameatusSaifiyah
’s rectors, students, faculty and all
@Dawoodi_Bohras
are overjoyed to have welcomed the Hon. Prime Minister Shri
@narendramodi
ji for the inauguration of our Mumbai campus and we are proud to contribute towards his vision for education and learning in India.
Thank you for honouring us with your presence
@narendramodi
ji. Our students, young and old, will cherish these memories for many years to come and will fondly recall this auspicious beginning.
Congratulations to His Excellency
@AlsisiOfficial
, His Holiness Syedna Saifuddin, the people of Egypt and the
@Dawoodi_Bohras
on the inauguration of the masjid of Sayyida Nafisa, constructed by President El-Sisi and her blessed sepulchre dedicated by Syedna Saifuddin.
It will be a tremendous privilege to welcome the Hon. Prime Minister of India Shri
@narendramodi
ji to our campus in Mumbai.
Our students, faculty, and members of the
@Dawoodi_Bohras
look forward to meeting with you and learning from your experience and wisdom.
Will be in Mumbai tomorrow evening and join the programme to mark the inauguration of the new campus of
@jamea_saifiyah
Arabic Academy. In line with the great ethos of the
@Dawoodi_Bohras
, I am sure this campus will provide a futuristic learning environment to students.
Many congratulations to His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin on being conferred with the Nishan-e-Pakistan, the nation’s highest civilian award, by President
@ArifAlvi
in recognition of his numerous contributions to society.
Faculty members from
@jamea_saifiyah
Mumbai, took part in the ongoing Mithi cleanup by collecting and segregating plastic waste from households in Aarey Colony as part of ‘Turning the Tide;’ a sustained effort to
#BeatPlasticPollution
.
Aljamea mourns the loss of its rector Syedi Aliasgar Bhaisaheb Kalimuddin who passed away in Mumbai at the age of 95. He was an erudite scholar, an adept orator and an unsurpassed educator. His warmth will be deeply missed and his legacy of service will continue to inspire.
Due to the ongoing global pandemic and in the interest of safety, all four campuses of Aljamea are currently engaged in online learning. Despite students and faculty being spread across multiple continents and time zones, the process of enlightening minds remains undiminished.
Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah congratulates Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin on being awarded the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart, Kenya’s highest civilian honour in recognition of his contribution to humanity by H.E
@WilliamsRuto
at
@StateHouseKenya
during the Jamhuri Day Celebrations.
हम महाराष्ट्र के माननीय मुख्यमंत्री जी
@mieknathshinde
के समर्थन एवं प्रोत्साहन के लिए आभारी है जिन्होंने माननीय प्रधानमंत्री जी
@narendramodi
के साथ कल उद्घाटन समारोह में शामिल हो कर मान बढ़ाया.
मुंबईतील अंधेरी मरोळ येथील 'अलजमीया - तुस - सफी��ा' या अरेबिक शैक्षणिक संस्थेचे उद्घाटन आज पंतप्रधान माननीय
@narendramodi
जी यांच्या शुभहस्ते करण्यात आले. यावेळी उपमुख्यमंत्री
@Dev_Fadnavis
हेदेखील उपस्थित होते.
Students at Aljamea are required to select an elective language as part of their higher studies. Over the past five years, a total of 52 students from the Surat campus have appeared for the DELF A1 and DELF A2 French examinations and successfully acquired diplomas.
We are privileged to have had the Honourable
@narendramodi
inuagurate our new campus in Mumbai and reiterate our commitment to the causes of education.
The Honourable Deputy CM of Maharashtra
@Dev_Fadnavis
has long been a friend of the community and we were glad to welcome you to our Mumbai Campus alongside the Honourable
@narendramodi
and CM
@mieknathshinde
for the inauguration.
It was a privilege to welcome Her Excellency Ms
@JaneMarriottFCO
OBE, the High Commissioner of
@UKinKenya
to our Nairobi campus and engage with her on matters of education, environmental responsibility and cultural identity.
His Holiness inaugurated the Rare Books and Antiquities section of Aljamea’s Nairobi campus last month. It features an impressive collection of centuries old manuscripts, Fatimid era artefacts and memorabilia from the Bohra community’s rich history on the African continent.
Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah pays homage to the memory of its founder, Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin on the day of his urs (death anniversary) by recalling his counsel to not delay in seeking knowledge and to always remain humble in its pursuit.
We support
@UNICEF
in its continued effort to ensure access to
#education
for all. Our belief is that the pursuit of knowledge is obligatory upon each and every individual and that everyday is
#EducationDay
.
Students and faculty across our Surat and Mumbai campuses observed India’s 77th Independence Day with a flag hoisting ceremony and a band performance of the national anthem. We wish a happy
#IndependenceDay
2023 to all the people of India, both at home and abroad.
Students from Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Mumbai appeared for
@CambridgeInt
Examinations. Overcoming the challenges of the prevailing pandemic, they completed all necessary preparations and sat for the exams observing strict health and safety protocols. We wish them every success.
Yesterday marked the beginning of first semester examinations across all four campuses. We wish our students the best of luck. May their journey in the pursuit of knowledge be filled with happiness, growth and fulfilment.
With the commencement of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah’s al-Imtihan al-Sanawi (annual examinations), students across all four campuses begin to appear for their written papers today. We wish them every success.
In celebration of India’s groundbreaking
#Chandrayaan3
mission, students and faculty across all campuses of Aljamea gathered in their respective auditoriums for a live screening of the historic event.
Every year Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS presides over
@jamea_saifiyah
's annual examination. He has graciously declared his intent to conduct this year's exams from the
#Karachi
campus, an honour it last received in 1983 at the hands of Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA.
Mahad al-Zahra, Aljamea's Quranic studies department, held its annual haflat al-quran programme in the presence of His Holiness. Faculty and students recited select verses from the
#HolyQuran
.
On this day, the students and faculty of
@jamea_saifiyah
offer their gratitude to the 34th Dai, Syedna Ismail Badruddin RA (d. I085/1674), who started the tradition of providing meals to those who seek knowledge.
By way of a theatrical presentation,
#Aljamea
-tus-Saifiyah Surat students recounted the history of the Dawoodi Bohra community in Gujarat and the guidance it received at the hands of past Syednas, referencing specifically the generosity of Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin.
Week 5 of the Mbagathi River cleanup project saw students from
@jamea_saifiyah
and
@Dawoodi_Bohras
collect more than 300kg of plastic waste and plant indegenous trees along the river banks in pursuit of a cleaner, greener Nairobi.
Congratulations to Ajab Mookhtiar, a std 7 student at Aljamea Nairobi hailing from the UK, for achieving the highest standard mark in the world in international GCSE Geography for the Oct/Nov 2021 series. We wish you continued success in your academic journey.
Ahmedali Hebatullah, faculty of Aljamea Nairobi, is passionate about bonsai, the art of growing miniaturised potted trees. He finds the practice analogous to shaping young minds in the classroom and hopes to inspire more people to take up tree planting and other green hobbies.
Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah’s vocal training and performance wing, Janah al-Tarannum, presented a melodious and colourful extravaganza in celebration of His Holiness’ 76th birthday across all four campuses.
It was once again a pleasure to host the Indian High Commissioner to Kenya and members of
@IndiainKenya
at our Nairobi campus, this time in celebration of India’s 75 years of Independence and the conferment of the CGH title on His Holiness Syedna Saifuddin.
Engineers from
@Philips
recently visited the
#Nairobi
campus to help commission exterior
#lighting
for the courtyard. Here is a dynamic scene designed by ID Lighting Design in collaboration with our chief
#architects
SCHWARTZ/ROMINES and
@FXCollaborative
. Radiant Campus indeed!
We were privileged to host the Former President of Pakistan Dr
@ArifAlvi
at our Karachi campus. A long time friend of the
@Dawoodi_Bohras
, Dr Alvi greatly appreciated Syedna’s commitment to education and how the campus reflects the values, heritage, and culture of the community.
Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah began its new academic year for 2023-24 this week across all four campuses. Students were welcomed back and carried out their entrance formalities. We wish everyone a successful and fulfilling year of learning and exploration!
Students of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah participated in raising awareness about plastic waste segregation amongst the residents of Marol in Mumbai. Residents were provided with information and resources highlighting the importance of waste segregation and circular economies.
Aljamea Nairobi is a symbol of His Holiness’ confidence in Kenya’s potential for growth and his commitment to its development. We renew our dedication to spreading His Holiness’ humanitarian message of peace, service to humanity and love for the nation.
Kenya has been a welcoming home to Aljamea ever since it's establishment nearly a decade ago and we are committed to making a valuable contribution to its educational landscape. Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah’s students and faculty wish all Kenyans a joyous Jamhuri Day!
This year
@jamea_saifiyah
awarded 876 individuals certificates for the complete
#hifz
(memorisation) of the Holy
#Quran
; the most it has ever awarded in one academic year. Over 1/3 of the awardees are from the larger
@Dawoodi_Bohras
community. Read more:
Students and faculty across all four campuses are actively engaged in the
@Dawoodi_Bohras
Annual Upliftment Drive, bringing joy to the elderly and tending to their needs.
At the start of the new academic year, we were glad to welcome our new admissions and their parents to a 5 day orientation which familiarised them with the campuses, gave them insight into the curriculum and acquainted them with Aljamea’s unique culture and educational philosophy
50 students and faculty members from
@jamea_saifiyah
Karachi were awarded certificates for successfully completing various stages of their Persian Language courses. Director of Khana e Farhang Mr Kian attended the ceremony and lauded the students for their original works.
We were pleased to welcome Honourable Athman Abdulhalim Hussein, recently appointed as Chief Kadhi of Kenya, to our Nairobi campus. An accomplished scholar and an alumnus of
@AlAzharUniv
in Cairo, he remarked how Aljamea reminded him of Al Azhar and was infused with its spirit
We thank Dr
@iyadabumoghli
, Director of
#Faith4Earth
@UNEP
, for visiting our Nairobi campus. Accompanied by a delegation, he toured the facilities, viewed an exhibition on the efforts of the
@Dawoodi_Bohras
for the betterment of the environment and delivered an illuminating talk.
We thank the
@Governor047
of Nairobi
@AnnKMwenda1
&
@SpeakerKLusaka
for visiting our Nairobi campus and are glad to support the
@047County
of Nairobi in its efforts to provide food to the less fortunate during the holiday season & better educational facilities to students.
Honoured to welcome members of the US
@StateDept
and the
@USEmbassyKenya
to our Nairobi campus. We hope to continue meaningful engagement in our common pursuit of a harmonious and peaceful global society.
Sakina Burhani, a year 8 student in Aljamea Karachi, spent 6 months hand-stitching a prototype of the Sijil al-Bisharat, a missive sent by the 20th Fatimid Imam al-Amir to his representative in Yemen, The Sulayhid Queen al-Hurra al-Malika upon the birth of his son Imam al-Tayyib.
On his death anniversary, we remember Shakir Saab, a distinguished member of faculty who served Aljamea diligently throughout his life, most notably through his research on Fatimid architectural heritage. His commitment to excellence continues to inspire.
The prayers and supplications of Imam ʿAli Zayn al-ʿAbideen AS are of immense significance to the Dawoodi Bohras and are a mainstay of the holy month of Ramadan’s ritual obligations. Read more about them here: ʿali-zayn-al-ʿabideen-as/
Annual Exams update: Written exams will take place at all campuses (Surat to appear in Mumbai) between Rajab 13-18 (March 19-24) culminating with the Zikra gathering on the 19th. Details (dates/venue) regarding viva voce examinations to be announced at a later time.
Last month, Dr Shainool Jiwa and members of the
#Ismaili
community visited the Karachi Aljamea campus. A specialist in
#Fatimid
history at the Institute of Ismaili Studies, it was a pleasure showing her around the campus and discussing our shared heritage.
@jamea_saifiyah
is proud of its year long dedication to ‘Turning the Tide’ with
@AfrozShah1
and
@Dawoodi_Bohras
. We are geared up for many more years of service to all Creation and sustained effort towards healthier ecosystems across the world.
The CM of the Indian state of
#Gujarat
, Shri Vijay Rupani (
@vijayrupanibjp
), visited the 200 year-old Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah campus in
#Surat
earlier today. He observed a session of the Academy's viva voce exams and met with Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, head of the
@Dawoodi_Bohras
.
We were pleased to welcome
@abhistoria
from
@UniLeidenNews
to our Karachi Campus, where he interacted with students and faculty and toured the campus. He hoped for greater academic collaboration between the two institutions and appreciated Aljamea’s culture and ethos.
We were honoured to welcome
@DrGnjenga
and faculty members of
@SBSKenya
to our Nairobi campus. We look forward to a fruitful and lasting collaboration between our two institutes.
Researchers from
@AarhusUni_int
visited our Mumbai campus yesterday. They toured the facilities and gained insight into the academy’s holistic approach to education before engaging in a meaningful exchange with students and faculty.
We were pleased to welcome
@DrAMSinghvi
to our campus in Surat and introduce him to its educational philosophy and unique architecture. He is a long time friend of the
@Dawoodi_Bohras
and a trusted legal advisor.
Class 3 & 4 students from our Karachi campus visited
@Zuedu
where they learnt about hydro-science, structural engineering and fluid mechanics. They especially focused on how dam and rainwater harvesting systems function and the role they play in water conservation efforts.
Thank you for taking the time to meet with our delegation. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship and once again convey our congratulations and best wishes for the festive season.
HC Dr Virander Paul received senior faculty &associates from Nairobi campus of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah, a premier educational institute of Dawoodi Bohra community, headquartered in Surat, and assured continued support of Mission. Also occasion to exchange greetings of festive season
We were honoured to welcome
@viranderpaul
and the entire
@IndiainKenya
team to our campus in Nairobi for a day of exciting cricket, lively interaction and stimulating conversation. We hope to see you again soon.
Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah, Nairobi was privileged to help showcase
@kwskenya
’s conservation efforts on the 75th anniversary of Nairobi National Park. We thank President Kenyatta for his encouraging words and
@tunajibu
for the opportunity to be a part of this noble cause.
(2/2) currently under construction in New York. With their extensive background in Islamic and Middle Eastern studies, the guests were interested to witness how
#Fatimid
heritage finds expression in the community’s architecture, educational philosophy and overall way of life.
@jamea_saifiyah
Karachi welcomed Minister of State for Climate Change Mrs
@zartajgulwazir
to the campus today. We explained our distinct approach to education & discussed our shared passion for the natural environment. Read more at
35 students and faculty from the Nairobi campus of Aljamea participated in a sports meet organised by the Dawoodi Bohras of Dar es Salam. It gave them an opportunity to showcase their skills, engage with the wider East African community, and bring home several medals.
It was a pleasure welcoming CM of Sindh
@SindhCMHouse
, Syed Murad Ali Shah & other guests to the Karachi
@jamea_saifiyah
campus. The CM toured the facilities, visited classrooms and addressed a gathering of students and faculty.
Dr Shainool Jiwa, a specialist in
#Fatimid
history at the Institute of Ismaili Studies in London, presented a lecture to students and faculty members from
@jamea_saifiyah
Mumbai.
We were delighted to welcome Dr Karen C Pinto from
@BoiseState
University, eminent medieval Islamic maps expert and author of Medieval Islamic Maps: An Exploration, to the Karachi campus. Her talk was both inspiring and illuminating.
Ms Areti Sianni, Chief of Mission at UNHCR
@Refugees
India and Govt Liaison Dr Sunod Jacob, visited our Mumbai Campus. Ms Sianni spoke of the challenges faced by the UNHCR in assisting the growing number of displaced people and the measures put in place to meet those challenges.
We were pleased to welcome the Indonesian Consul General Mr Eddy Wardoyo to our Mumbai campus. He and his family were deeply impressed by Aljamea’s commitment to the recitation, memorisation and study of the Holy Quran as well as the facilities dedicated to this noble cause.
On behalf of the students and faculty who were warmly welcomed to the AMU campus and given a tour of the historic Ibn Sina Academy of Medieval Medicine among other iconic buildings, we would like to thank
@hamsraihan
and
@tmunira
for organising the event.
To mark National Tree Planting day, students from our Nairobi campus joined
@Bohras_EAfrica
in a tree planting drive where they were assisted by
@KURAroads
and
@KeForestService
in planting more than 2000 seedlings. 100 million trees are set to be planted across the country.
Cheers filled the air as the craft made a successful soft landing on the surface of the moon’s southern polar region, heralding a new age of lunar exploration.
The new academic year of 1439/40 H (2018/19) commenced today at all four campuses of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah. An Arabic verse by the late Amirul Jamea al-Muqaddas serves us well:
طلاب جامعة العلوم تنشطوا * فلنهضة التعليم آن اوانها
Welcome back to all students and faculty!
Aljamea's annual
#exams
(al-imtihān al-sanawī) for the Hijri year 1439 have come to an end. Apart from the hundreds of students of Aljamea who participated across the campuses on two different continents, thousands of
@Dawoodi_Bohras
also partook in this
#global
community event.
(1/4) On
#WorldEnvironmentDay
students and faculty members joined
@Dawoodi_Bohras
in various activities in an effort to inspire action and create awareness about environmental responsibility.
It is a privilege for Aljamea, especially our campus in Karachi, to serve the many social, educational, and environmental causes which are spearheaded by His Holiness and which he personally advocates with great passion.
We thank High Commissioner Ibrar Hussain Khan from
@PakinKenya
for visiting our Nairobi campus. He spoke about his experience as a diplomat and how he has found inspiration in the seerat and exemplary conduct of the Prophet Mohammed (SAW) in navigating global diplomacy.
Ambassador of India, P. Kumaran witnessed the live calligraphy demonstration by an artist during the opening of “A Gathering of Hearts & Crafts”, an Islamic Calligraphy Exhibition
#Katara
Cultural Village ( 18-30 July, 2019).
#IQYoC
@Qatar_Museums
Through Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin’s FMB initiative which delivers freshly prepared meals to
@Dawoodi_Bohras
households across the world daily, this legacy of sustenance has been raised to unprecedented heights.
As a famed scholar, Sayyida Nafisa is an inspiration to all those who aspire to seek knowledge. Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah is honoured to have had a role in this noble task and is committed to commemorating her legacy by putting knowledge into action for the betterment of all.
This legacy is upheld today by Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS, who continues to provide physical sustenance to those who seek nourishment of the soul through the pursuit of knowledge.
High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria visited the Al-Jamyah-Tus-Saifiyah, the educational institute of the Dawoodi Bohra community in Karachi, on May 4. He interacted with the representatives of the Bohra community, who explained their guiding precepts, and toured the campus.
@Ajaybis