List of Madinah Students for 2008-2009 - Where is the list?!

[aboo ahmad]

as-salaamu'alaikum,
are the names out yet?

[Salahadeen]

Wa alaykum as-salam,

The list will be published on hijra.net

And yes, it is very frustrating how the list refuses to publish itself. sigh. May Allah [swt] grant us sabr.

What some said on hijra.net is that the new school year will start in mid october this year, instead of september...so don't worry, hopefully you will have enough time to complete your paper work and prepare for your trip to Saudia should you get accepted insha-Allah.

[aboo ahmad]

In shaa Allaah ta'ala the school year is being delayed as the blessed month of Ramadan is so close (we praise and thank Allaah alone) to the holidays.
Please, post the names when you get a chance ya akh kareem. Barakullaahu feekum!

[Salahadeen]

Please, post the names when you get a chance ya akh kareem. Barakullaahu feekum!

OK will do insha-Allah.

[aboo ahmad]

ath-thabakumullaah

[Abu Abdallah al-Bulghari]

How big is the competition to be accepted?

[AnonyMousey]

Heyyyyy... if the school year is delayed... then are applications still open for this year?! (I somehow doubt it, but still...)

[Salahadeen]

Heyyyyy... if the school year is delayed... then are applications still open for this year?! (I somehow doubt it, but still...)

Nope. The list has already been sent to Riyadh. It just hasn't been published publicly yet.

How big is the competition to be accepted?

Extremely, extremely competitive.

[IbnShaykh]

Bismillah,

As Salaam 3alaikum,

The competition is high indeed and also the odd thing is they ask very little when you go so it is hard to really work out how they decide on who they want and do not. I was told 500 applied from the UK last year 30 of them converts. If you look at some of the lists of accepted students only about 13 I think were accepted from the UK so it gives you some idea as to the number of people who are rejected.

[aboo ahmad]

I ask Allaah to give all applicants what is best in this life and the next!

[Abu Maysara]

It was definitely easier to get in, in the late 90's

[Salahadeen]

Bismillah,

As Salaam 3alaikum,

The competition is high indeed and also the odd thing is they ask very little when you go so it is hard to really work out how they decide on who they want and do not. I was told 500 applied from the UK last year 30 of them converts. If you look at some of the lists of accepted students only about 13 I think were accepted from the UK so it gives you some idea as to the number of people who are rejected.

Brother, I think that three factors weigh in a lot:

a) being a convert
b) tazkiyyahs...the more famous the writer, the better...I think this is where they can know about you...so this is a huge way they get to know about you.
c) interview

[Madarijas-Salikeen]

Im a revert, i want in.

[Abu Abdallah al-Bulghari]

Bismillah,

As Salaam 3alaikum,

The competition is high indeed and also the odd thing is they ask very little when you go so it is hard to really work out how they decide on who they want and do not. I was told 500 applied from the UK last year 30 of them converts. If you look at some of the lists of accepted students only about 13 I think were accepted from the UK so it gives you some idea as to the number of people who are rejected.

Jizakum Allahu khairan.

Are they planning to expand their classes, number of teachers, increase number of premises?

[alkathiri]

Brother, I think that three factors weigh in a lot:

a) being a convert
b) tazkiyyahs...the more famous the writer, the better...I think this is where they can know about you...so this is a huge way they get to know about you.
c) interview

A hafiz too?

[IbnShaykh]

Brother, I think that three factors weigh in a lot:

a) being a convert
b) tazkiyyahs...the more famous the writer, the better...I think this is where they can know about you...so this is a huge way they get to know about you.
c) interview

I agree with being a convert, however tzkiyahs mean little if the person who gave it isn't known to the university or so I am told. However what they do write does count and they do like to see you active in daw'ah and also mention that you have a good character and adab.

As for the institution and it's funding Allaahu Alaam I have no idea akhee Abdullah.

[Salahadeen]

I agree with being a convert, however tzkiyahs mean little if the person who gave it isn't known to the university or so I am told.

Yeah, that's what I mean by "famous". I mean "famous" to Salafis.

And yeah, you can add:

d) Hafiz
e) Proper Salafi Aqeedah

[Nu7]

So a Tazkiyah from Nuh Ha Meem Keller won't do?:D

[Adem Al-Albani]

Salahadeen,

You don't have to be a Haafidh and you don't have to have proper Salafee 'aqeedah. They don't ask you about your 'aqeedah in interviews. They check and see what you know of the Qur'an and of Hadeeth. What you know of Seerah. Your knowledge of the Deen of Allah.

[abu_ibrahim]

You got more chance getting in by going for an interview in person, rather than posting the application form. Although people in places like South America have a good chance even if they post the forms off. However, those in UK or USA, demand is high for places. We got the Madkhalis to thank for that, they all want to go to Madinah.

[Salahadeen]

Salahadeen,

You don't have to be a Haafidh and you don't have to have proper Salafee 'aqeedah. They don't ask you about your 'aqeedah in interviews. They check and see what you know of the Qur'an and of Hadeeth. What you know of Seerah. Your knowledge of the Deen of Allah.

I know you don't have to be a hafidh but I mean it helps to know as much Quran as possible.

As for having the proper aqeedah, I have heard varying things, but more people have told me that you must have proper aqeedah. To be more specific, if they find out that you are Ashari or Maturidi, then your chances are decreased. That is just what I've heard, wallahu Aalim. But then I've also heard other people say that there are non-Salafis at Univ of Madeenah as well, so I don't know how to reconcile these two things.

However, those in UK or USA, demand is high for places. We got the Madkhalis to thank for that, they all want to go to Madinah.

hahaha

[Abu Ma'mar]

Salahudeen you are pakistani right? you should apply as a pakistani instead of an american as you have very little chance of getting in as an american.

[abu_ibrahim]

Salahudeen you are pakistani right? you should apply as a pakistani instead of an american as you have very little chance of getting in as an american.

Even less chance as a Pakistani, as they think the "Salafi" dawah is already well established in Pakistan with a number of scholars and institutes.

[Abu Ma'mar]

ah so thats why the british and american quota of students is like double anyone else.

[hshad]

Yes, chances from Pakistan (or many other Islamic countries) are worse. And, even more worse if you are from big cities because what I have heard is that they like to give admission to those students who come from area where there is need for scholars and from areas where there are Shia majority or Ismailis (like Gilgit in north of Pakistan).

I believe China, African countries (outside of Egypt) and the Western countries have the biggest quota. China's quota is more than any Western country. Somebody told me they enroll 100 Chinese every year.

[Sharif10]

Salam Alaikum,

Wow, I didn't expect that competition was so high. I hope to go to Madinah, inshallah, after I graduate from high school. I have to admit that I kind of thought it was a "given" that I would be accepted because I am American.

Alhamdulillah, I can obtain a tazkiyah from some reputable Salafi scholars in Pakistan very easily, inshallah. So, perhaps that will give me a little bit of advantage or something.

[Haaji_Abubakr]

If you're married with children is there any possibility to get in? What if you're a convert with a B.A.?

[Salahadeen]

If you're married with children is there any possibility to get in? What if you're a convert with a B.A.?

None of those things should be an issue, but you should be 25 years old or younger, as 25 years old is considered the cut off limit. However, if you have REALLY STRONG tazkiyyahs, then maybe you can get accepted after that age, since I do know of one student who got accepted when he was 26 or 27, due to his strong tazkiyyahs.

[Salahadeen]

My gosh, when in the world is this list going to come out!??!

[Umm]

The International Islamic University, Islamabad is a good place to go. Br Murtaza Khan graduated from there. You get exposed to more of a variety of opinions too, than the standard government approved texts.

[Abu_Talha]

The International Islamic University, Islamabad is a good place to go. Br Murtaza Khan graduated from there. You get exposed to more of a variety of opinions too, than the standard government approved texts.

or one could do the traditional way and study with a Sheikh after Fajar and between Maghrib and 'Isha, and memorize books and stay with them. And then you move up based on the seniority of the Sheikh...i.e. start small, move big. It takes longer but at least you don't come out to be a spokesperson for the government.

[Salahadeen]

The International Islamic University, Islamabad is a good place to go. Br Murtaza Khan graduated from there. You get exposed to more of a variety of opinions too, than the standard government approved texts.

My friend went there and said it was awesome...he also said that they give you a lot of viewpoints instead of just one.

However, the problem is that they do not give scholarships or financial stipends every month. So it can be a financial issue for some.

[ummafnaan]

My friend went there and said it was awesome...he also said that they give you a lot of viewpoints instead of just one.

However, the problem is that they do not give scholarships or financial stipends every month. So it can be a financial issue for some.

Brother Salahudeen,

Are you looking to study at Madina?

[Salahadeen]

Brother Salahudeen,

Are you looking to study at Madina?

Yes insha-Allah. I applied, but who knows if I will get in...I was unable to go for interview even.

[ummafnaan]

Yes insha-Allah. I applied, but who knows if I will get in...I was unable to go for interview even.

Masha'allah. May Allah make it easy for you.

[alkathiri]

The International Islamic University, Islamabad is a good place to go. Br Murtaza Khan graduated from there. You get exposed to more of a variety of opinions too, than the standard government approved texts.

I had just realised that yesterday. What language is used in that university?

Brother Salahudeen, inshAllah they accept your application . Looking forward to hearing good news from you

[I_Am_A_Hermit]

Yes insha-Allah. I applied, but who knows if I will get in...I was unable to go for interview even.

Would be cool if you got in.

Masha'allah. May Allah make it easy for you.

Ameen.

['Abd al-Kareem]

Think of it this way brother Salahadeen:
More time to make du'a.

[Sharif10]

I'm just wondering, if an American Muslim were to finish school outside of the U.S., such as in Saudi (like Yasir Qadhi and Ali Timimi), would this hurt the chances of being accepted in Medina nowadays (i.e. do they prefer that one graduates from the U.S.)?

[Salahadeen]

Masha'allah. May Allah make it easy for you.

I had just realised that yesterday. What language is used in that university?

Brother Salahudeen, inshAllah they accept your application . Looking forward to hearing good news from you

Would be cool if you got in.



Ameen.

Think of it this way brother Salahadeen:
More time to make du'a.

Jazakh-Allah Khair, all of you.

Insha-Allah if I get accepted, I would dedicate my life to refuting the Rawaafidh, a topic I think we all can agree on.

I'm just wondering, if an American Muslim were to finish school outside of the U.S., such as in Saudi (like Yasir Qadhi and Ali Timimi), would this hurt the chances of being accepted in Medina nowadays (i.e. do they prefer that one graduates from the U.S.)?

Honestly, I don't think that would matter. But that's just from what limited research I've done.

Get good tazkiyyats. That is the key.

[mosa]

Jazakh-Allah Khair, all of you.

Insha-Allah if I get accepted, I would dedicate my life to refuting the Rawaafidh, a topic I think we all can agree on.



Honestly, I don't think that would matter. But that's just from what limited research I've done.

Get good tazkiyyats. That is the key.
Assalamu alaykum

May you get admitted to madinah uni and paradise ameen.

Invite people to islam and iman. Jazakallah kHair

Please remember me in your duas

wassalamu alaykum

[Yousef al Khattab]

Asalam 3leikoum wr wb,

I want to get accepted so I can be known as a student of knowledge, thus being able to cement the throne of the kings & be a keynote speaker and Imam at Masjids all over the world. I would no longer have to peddle a pedicab
and could narrow everything down by referring all questions to Islam-qa.com
I promise to dress in a dish dasha and take notes to all questions presented to me. The pinnacle of my graduation would be to have a spot on Huda.tv were I could give lessons for hours about tawhid while keeping the masses far from implementing tawhid in it's totality. Indeed I believe after graduating from Madinah University I could be the next ya3ni great white hope.
Bless the king and send my visa and acceptance papers to:
Yousef al-Khattab
712 Salafi Street
Dalel, N.Y I81U812

[Umm]

What I said above is what Murtaza himself has said, after having spent 4 years and graduated there. I say this as someone has sent me a comment saying "I dont think you know too much about the texts taught."

[hshad]

I had just realised that yesterday. What language is used in that university?

If I'm not mistaken Arabic if you are in one of the religious faculties; English for secular faculties.

[alkathiri]

Assalamualaikum

Correct me if i am wrong. Tazkiyah means a write up about you by an imam in arabic. So if you get a good imam to write a good Tazkiyah, there is a better chance of getting in even if you have not memorise the whole of quran?

What does a Tazkiyah consist of?

[Salahadeen]

Assalamualaikum

Correct me if i am wrong. Tazkiyah means a write up about you by an imam in arabic. So if you get a good imam to write a good Tazkiyah, there is a better chance of getting in even if you have not memorise the whole of quran?

What does a Tazkiyah consist of?

Both things will help: being a hafidh, as well as tazkiyyahs.

And yes, a Tazkiyyah is a written letter talking about your qualities. You need to get them from personalities well-known to the university.

[alkathiri]

Both things will help: being a hafidh, as well as tazkiyyahs.

And yes, a Tazkiyyah is a written letter talking about your qualities. You need to get them from personalities well-known to the university.

JazakAllah khair

[IbnShaykh]

Assalamualaikum

Correct me if i am wrong. Tazkiyah means a write up about you by an imam in arabic. So if you get a good imam to write a good Tazkiyah, there is a better chance of getting in even if you have not memorise the whole of quran?

What does a Tazkiyah consist of?

Bismillah,

You need two akhee, from known personalities in your community that being an imaam. They usually write about who you are but this depends how well they know you, I am told it is good if they mention your active in da'wah and have good adab, this is something they like to see. As for known to the university this isn't essential although helps.

[abu hafs]

http://m-kamil-ahmad.blogspot.com/2008/07/list-of-accepted-students-to-islamic.html








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List of Accepted Students to the Islamic University of Madeenah (http://m-kamil-ahmad.blogspot.com/2008/07/list-of-accepted-students-to-islamic.html)

The following is list of accepted students to the Islamic University of Madeenah for the 2008/2009 (1429/1430) academic year. I've only posted the names for some of the Western English speaking countries and not all. So I apologize to those who don't find the list for their countries.

If you happen to be on this list, then firstly congratulations on your acceptance, and may Allah grant you success in your studies and make it a means to achieving His pleasure. Secondly, please contact the Saudi embassy in your country ASAP to start the process of obtaining your visa, and note that the academic year begins on October 11, 2008.

Canada:

1. Hani Burhan
2. Granite Benako
3. 'Abdur-Rahman Ibrahim
4. Ahrar Muhammad Sharif
5. Faisal 'Abdul-Karim Harun At-Ta'ee
6. Derian Schedlisky
7. Ihsan Ansari
8. Hudhaifa Qais Hikmat
9. Muhyiddin Abu Shaikh
10. Surr Al-Khatam 'Abdud-Dayim Tawfiq

United States:

1. Muhammad Khan
2. Yunus Habib Fairuz
3. Jostin Richard Parrot
4. Sa'id Asghar Mahbub Ilahi
5. Tariq Zahir Sabri
6. Jamal Nantamno Kumara Bomani
7. Diego Guda Luba
8. Meeka'il 'Ali Muhsin
9. Hasib Nur
10. Richard Timothy McCantary
11. Muhammad Al-Makutal
12. Glen Allan Stevens
13. Muhammad Al-Kalbi
14. Kuri Philippine
15. Hayan Muthanna Qasim Muthanna
16. Suhail Mahir 'Aziz
17. Muhammad Hussain

England:

1. 'Ali Mir
2. Ghulam Muhammad Faisal Hasan Chowdhury
3. Daniel Wilson
4. Syed Salah-ud-Din Ahmad
5. Ruh Al-Amin
6. 'Adil Khan
7. Luchiano Kaluch
8. Jason Michelle
9. 'Umar 'Ilmi
10. Thomas Dunkan Wilfred Marlee

Australia:

1. Tariq Duh Sadnah
2. 'Afif Durbas
3. 'Ashqan Esfandiari
4. Muhammad 'Arifin
5. Mustafa Qadir

New Zealand:

1. Fawzan Asad 'Ali
2. 'Abdullah Ibrahim
3. 'Abdur-Rahman 'Abduh

Madeenah, Saudi Arabia
30th of July 2008

[Umm Ruhma]

MashaAllaah!

[Al Maghribi]

Can somebody post the accepted students from Germany?

[Esmaa*]

Assalamu Alaykum :)
Just wanted to enquire as to where exactly the full and comprehensive list is published?
Jazaakum Allah Kullu Khayran
Wa Salaamu Alaykum

[Turaabie]

alHamdulillaah!

Congratulations/Mabrook, to all the brothers! Mashaa'Allah.

[Navaid Aziz]

Assalamu Alaykum :)
Just wanted to enquire as to where exactly the full and comprehensive list is published?
Jazaakum Allah Kullu Khayran
Wa Salaamu Alaykum

wa 'alaikum as salaam wa rahamatullah,

Each continent has their own administrative office in the University. All lists can be found at the bulletin board outside of each respective office.

wa eyyaaki khairal jazaa.

[Navaid Aziz]

As salaam 'alaikum wa rahamatullah,

These are lists from some more countries. If you know someone that knows the brothers, or know someone that might know them, please do let them know.

Brazil:
1- Omar Farooq Ahmad Umamah
2- Andrew Bernard Wabento
3- Saolo Selu Rayas

France:
1- Saeed Ali
2- Mohammad Tanjookra
3- Reemi Jean-philipe Dorfornu
4- lamakhtur Ali
5- Philip Doolfur

Trinidad:
1- Salih Abdur Rahman Fudayl Mohammad
2- Burnet Mohammad
3- Tariq Shamoon Shakeer Mohammad

Jamaica:
1- Roy Bradford Roland Bennetan

Guyana:
1- Idrees Bajoos
2- Raheem Ahmad (last name not legible)
3- Abdool Manaf Raheem
4- Maha Yama Wise
5- Mumtaz Kareem Jamal (unclear) Ali

Belgium:
1- Abdur-Rahman Klmeenj
2- Alisandro Friyavo
3- Ameer Mohammad

Germany:
1- Mustapha Bazerah
2- Khalid Abdur-Razaq Irwam
3- Kert Mathieus Remar
4- Seyawash Khakibar
5- Michelle Hazeezi

Italy:
1- Ramial Mastry
2- Irena Philipo

Waffaqa Allahul jamee' li kulli khair
Was salaam 'alaikum wa rahamatullah