University of Madinah
| الجامعة الإسلامية بالمدينة المنورة Jāmiʻah al-Islāmīyah bi-al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah |
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| Type | SalafiPublic |
|---|---|
| Established | 1961 |
| President | Dr. Hatim Al Marzuki |
| Students | 22,000 |
| Location | Medina, Saudi Arabia |
| Website | www.iu.edu.sa |
The Islamic University of al-Madinah al-Munawarah (Arabic: الجامعة الإسلامية بالمدينة المنورة) was founded by the government of Saudi Arabia by a royal decree in 1961 in the Islamic holy city of Medina. It follows the Salafi ideology which is prevalent in Saudi Arabia.
University students may study Sharia, Qur'an, Dawah/Usul al-din, Hadith, and Arabic. The university offers Bachelor of Arts degrees and also Master's and Doctorate Degrees. Studies at the College of Sharia Islamic law were the first to start when the university opened. The admission is open to every Muslim individual based on scholarships programs and provides accommodation and living expenses.The university also provided Arabic Language for Non-Native speaker Institute for those who do not have basic in this language.
Coordinates: 24°28′50″N 39°33′53″E / 24.48056°N 39.56472°E
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