Jamia Khairul Madaris
Islamic seminary in Multan, Pakistan
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Jamia Khairul Madaris (Urdu: جامعہ خیرالمدارس) is an Islamic seminary located in the Pakistani city of Multan. Originally established in Jalandhar on 9 March 1931, the seminary moved to its current location in Multan on 8 October 1947.[1][2]
جامعہ خیرالمدارس ملتان | |
| Type | Islamic university |
|---|---|
| Established | 9 March 1931 |
| Founder | Khair Muhammad Jalandhari |
| Affiliations | Wifaq al-Madaris al-`Arabiyah, Pakistan |
| Rector | Muhammad Hanif Jalandhari |
| Location | Auranzeb Road, o/s Dehli Gate , , Punjab , Pakistan |
| Website | khairulmadaris.com.pk |
History
Khairul Madaris was originally established in Jalandhar on 9 March 1931 by Khair Muhammad Jalandhari at the suggestion of Ashraf Ali Thanwi.[3] Thanwi also became first patron of Khairul Madaris, and the later patrons included Shabbir Ahmad Usmani and Shamsul Haq Afghani.[3] It was re-established in Multan on 8 October 1947.[3] The first executive council of the seminary included Muhammad Shafi, Muhammad Idris Kandhlawi, Zafar Ahmad Usmani and Shamsul Haq Afghani.[3]
Along with Islamic education, Jamia offers formal education up to matriculation as well as computer education. One of its branches, Al-Khair Public School, offers 'O' Level and A-Level education in addition to Hifz-e-Quran.[4] The seminary opened a female wing in 1970.[5]
Alumni
Alumni include: