Non-government school in Bangladesh
Al-Markazul Islami As-Salafi (Arabic: المركز الإسلامي السلفي; Bengali: আল-মারকাযুল ইসলামী আস-সালাফী) is an exceptional Islamic educational institution in Bangladesh, based on the Manhaj Salaf and run by the Ahlehadeeth Movement Bangladesh with a unique curriculum and high standards. It is located in Nawdapara, Rajshahi, in the eastern division of Bangladesh, and has some branches in other cities across the country.
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History
Al-Markazul Islami As-Salafi was established as a Hifz Madrasa by local religious leaders in Nawdapara, Sapura, Rajshahi, in 1981. It was later remodeled and renamed Al-Markazul Islami As-Salafi in 1991.
Administration
The Madrasa was established by Muhammad Asadullah Al-Ghalib and is managed by the education department of Ahlehadeeth Andolon Bangladesh and Hadith Foundation Education Board. Since its inception, three renowned Islamic scholars have served as its principal.
- Abdus Samad Salafi (1991–2008)[2]
- Abdur Razzaque bin Yousuf (2009-2014)[3]
- Abdul Khaleque salafi (2014–2021)
- Dr. Nurul Islam (2021-Present as acting principal)
Students
The madrasa has over 3,000 students, including both males and females. Each year, a few students pursue higher education at universities in Saudi Arabia, such as Islamic University of Madinah. Additionally, students regularly attend other prestigious Islamic universities like Al-Azhar University in Egypt, IIUM in Malaysia, and IIUI in Pakistan.[4]
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