In 1949 (1369H) King Abdul Aziz established the College of Shari`a (Islamic Law) in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, making it the first higher education institution in the country. It constituted the kernel of Umm Al-Qura University and its most prominent college. Henceforward, the establishment of higher education institutions continued. Among them, Umm Al-Qura University is distinguished by its unique location in the Holy City, and it's academic reputation in the fields of Islamic studies and scientific and applied disciplines.
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The Development of Umm Al-Qura University
The religious, historical and cultural significance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia gives it a leading role among the countries of the Islamic world. Millions of Muslims flow to it to perform the Haj (pilgrimage) or Umrah or visit the mosque of the Prophet - peace and blessings be upon him. Muslims all around the world say their prayers facing the holy Ka'ba of Makkah everyday. Commitment to Islam and adherence to Islamic Shari'a has always been central to the Kingdom's domestic and external policies. Such commitment, however, did not hamper the persistent efforts to build a modern society that enjoys all the benefits of contemporary culture. Because of the wise government policy, the Kingdom has acquired an authoritative economic and political status that has produced a considerable effect on regional and international economy and politics. Since the unification of the Kingdom under the leadership of King Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Rahman Al-Saud tremendous efforts have been exerted to effect comprehensive development of all aspects of life in the country. Entering a new era of rapid development of the country's infrastructure and economy in the early 1970s, Saudi Arabia devoted special attention to fostering higher education. Established in 1975, the Ministry of Higher Education embarked on a long-term master plan to enable the Saudi educational system to provide the highly trained manpower necessary to run the country's increasingly sophisticated economy.
In 1949 King Abdul Aziz ordered the establishment of the College of Shari'a (Islamic Law) to become the first higher education institution in the country. It constituted the kernel of Umm Al-Qura University and its most prominent college. Henceforward, the establishment of higher education institutions continued. In 1952 the Teachers' College was established, followed by King Saud University in 1957 - the first of eight major universities in the Kingdom. Among these universities, Umm Al-Qura University is distinguished by its unique location in the Holy City and the good academic reputation in the fields of Islamic studies and other modern scientific and applied disciplines.
Umm Al-Qura University has developed through three historical phases:
The first phase (1949 -1971):The start was in 1949 when the College of Shari'a was established, followed by the establishment of the Teachers' College In 1952 which continued until 1959 when the College of Shari'a took the responsibility of teachers' preparation and became the College of Shari'a and Education. In 1962 the College of Education was established as an independent college.
The second phase (1971 -1981):In 1971 the Colleges of Shari'a and Education became part of King Abdul Aziz University in Jeddah and constituted its branch in Makkah. The College of Education in Taif was established towards the end of this period, followed by the establishment of other academic departments and centers.
The third phase (Umm Al-Qura University):The University of Umm Al-Qura was established in 1981 by the royal decree number 39 on 30/7/1981 . During the first decade of the fifteenth Higri century the Colleges of Da'wa (Call to Islam), Arabic Language, Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering and Islamic Architecture were established, beside the College of Education in Taif which was established in 1981. By the establishment of the College of Medicine and Medical Sciences in 1997 in Makkah and later in Taif, and the establishment of the College of Natural Sciences in Taif and the college of Community Service and Continuing Education the number of colleges jumped to twelve, beside the Institute for Teaching Arabic for Non-Native Speakers and the Haj Research Institute. Later on, a community college was established in Baha.
The University offers the Bachelors, Graduate Diplomas, Masters and Ph.D degrees in Islamic Studies, Arabic Language, Education, Social Sciences, Applied Sciences, Medicine and Engineering. Thee are about 30,000 students in the campuses of Makkah and Taif.
In 1986 the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques laid the foundation stone of Al-'Abdiyah campus to continue the university's educational progress in Makkah and meet the rising demand of the increasing numbers of students. In 1995 The College of Shari'a and Islamic studies, the College of Arabic Language and the College of Engineering and Islamic Architecture began the gradual move to the new campus, followed by the College of Medicine and Medical Studies which was established by a royal decree in 1997. Currently, there are three campuses in Makkah. The first campus is in Aziziyah, housing the university administration, the supporting deanships, the College of Community Service and Continuing Education, the Institute of Scientific Research, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Institutes for Haj Research, and some other colleges. The second campus is in Al-Zahir, housing the Deanship of Girls Undergraduate Studies and its facilities, and the third one is the new campus of Al-'Abdiyah. There is another campus in Taif embracing the College of Education and the College of Natural Sciences. Beside awarding academic degrees, Umm Al-Qura university gives a special attention to research and publication and community service. The University is playing a significant role in these fields.
Abdul-Qayyum Ibn Abdul-Ghafoor Ibn Qamaruddin Al-Sindi
Date of Birth: 31.02.1960 AD ( 1380 AH )
Qualifications: 1405 H (1985 AD) Readings of the Quran and their Sciences
BA. (Graduation) Faculty of Quran and Islamic Studies, Islamic University,Madinah Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia1407 H (1987 AD) Da`wah and Islamic Studies.
Masters: Higher Institute for the Preparation of Imams and Preachers,Muslim World League, Makkah Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia,1416 H (1995 AD) Department of Islamic Culture and Comparative Religion.
Doctorate: Faculty of Arts, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Hyderabad-Sindh.
Work Experience: H 1408– 1416 H.
Instructor: Department of Readings of the Quran, Faculty of Da`wah and Fundamentals of Religion, Umm al-Qura University, Makkah Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia.H 1417– 1430 H.
Assistant Professor : Department of Readings of the Quran, Faculty of Da`wah and Fundamentals of Religion, Umm al-Qura University, Makkah Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia.H 1430– Present
Associate Professor: Department of Readings of the Quran, Faculty of Da`wah and Fundamentals of Religion, Umm al-Qura University, Makkah Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia.
Awards and Honours:
1422 H:
Certificate of gratitude and appreciation from Halaqat al-Bayan li Ta`leem al-Qiraat wal-Quran at Jami` al-Ameera Shaheedah for adjudicating at the Quran Competition
1422 & 1423 H
Certificate of gratitude and appreciation from Halaqat al-Bayan li Ta`leem al-Qiraat wal-Quran at Jami` al-Ameera Shaheedah for adjudicating at the Quran Competition
1419 – 1420 H
Certificate of gratitude and appreciation from the Department of Readings of the Quran, Faculty of Da’wah and Fundamentals of Religion, for outstanding effort and performance
1422 H
Certificate of gratitude and appreciation from the Deanship of Student Affairs, Umm al-Qura University, for adjudicating at the Quran Competition (among events held during the fourth cultural week for universities and educational organisations) organised by the GCC
1423–1424 H Certificate of gratitude and appreciation from the Deanship of Student Affairs, Umm al-Qura University, for adjudicating at the Quran Competition
-1421 – 1421 H Memorial shield awarded by Halaqat al-Bayan li Ta`leem al-Qiraat wal-Quran at Jami` al-Ameera Shaheedah for adjudicating at the Quran Competition.
Academic Publications :-
Irshad al-qari ila Hayat al-shaikh Muhammad Abid al-Ansari (unpublished)-Al-imam Abu al-Hasan al-Sindhi al-kabir Hayatuhu wa aatharuhu.Ph:D. thesis (unpublished) -Al-imam al-Ja`buriy wakhtiyaratuhu fi ilm al-qiraat
conclusions drawn from the part of his book that has been published (kanz al-ma`ani fi sharh hirz al-amani).
A detailed study published in the yearbook of the Centre for Research and Islamic Studies, Dar al-`Uloom College, Cairo University, Egypt [1.9.1429 H] -Al-imam Muhammad Hashim al-Sindhi wa kitabuh (al-shifa fi masalat al-raa)
A Study published in the Islamic Studies Journal of International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan [1419 H] -Aysar al-subul li riwayati al-imam Hafs bi qasr al-munfasil
A detailed study regarding the shortening of madd al-munfasil in a narration of Imam Hafs and its effects on the styles of reading. Published in the Islamic Studies Journal at International Islamic University, Islamabad, issue no. 3 Muharram / Rabi` al-Awwal 1417, and published in the form of a booklet [1425 H] -Bima `arafta rabbak?
A study proving the existence of Allah the Exalted and refuting the atheists (unpublished) -Revised and translated Tuhfat al-qari bijam` al-maqari by Imam Muhammad Hashim al-Harithi al-Tatwi al-Sindhi. Published by Nadwah Khuddam al-Tajweed, Sindh, Pakistan [1421 H]
Edited and revised tarjamah ma`ani al-quran al-karim ila al-lughah al-sindhiyyah (Translation of Meanings of the Quran into the Sindhi Language) by Sheikh Taj Mahmud al-Amrooti (d. 1348 H). Printed by King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran, Madinah Munawwarah [1423 H]
Al-Tasheel fi qawa`id al-tarteel. First published by a-Maktabah al-Imdadiyyah, Makkah Mukarramah [1415 H]. Republished by Maktabah al-Asadi, Aziziyyah, Makkah Mukarramah [1423 H]
Ta`deelat bei- shurrah al-shatibiyyah wa taqyeedatuhum fi abyatiha
An accurate study published in the Journal of Research and Quranic Studies, King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran, Madinah Munawwarah, issue no. 2, series 2 , Muharram 1428 -
Edited and revised tamam al-`inayah fil-farq bayna sareeh al-talaq wal-kinayah by Imam Muhammad Hashim al-Harithi al-Tatwi al-Sindhi (d. 1174). Published by al-Maktabah al-Qasimiyyah, Kindiaro, Sindh,[1426 H]
Tanweer al-misbah `ala kitab al-idah – explanatory notes on sharh al-durrah al-mudee`ah fi al-qiraat al-thalath al-mutammimah lil-`ashr by Sheikh Abd al-Fattah al-Qadhi (d. 1403). Published by Maktabah al-Asadi, Aziziyyah, Makkah al-Mukarramah [1429 H]
Jam`al-quran al-kareem fi `ahd al-khulafa al-rashideen
An accurate study for the conference on Saudi Arabia’s Custody of the Quran and its Sciences. Published by King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran, Madinah Munawwarah [1421 H]
Verification of al-jannah fi `aqeedah ahl al-sunnah
A study by Sheikh Muhammad Hayat bin Ibrahim al-Sindhi al-Madani (d. 1163). Published by Maktabah al-Asadi, Aziziyyah, Makkah Mukarramah [1425 H] -
Verification of al-hujjah al-qawiyyah fi al-radd `ala man qadaha fi al-hafith ibn taymiyyah - by Imam Muhammad Hashim al-Harithi al-Tatwi al-Sindhi (d. 1174). Published by Maktabah al-Asadi, Aziziyyah, Makkah Mukarramah [1423 H]
Verification alhadh al-awfar liman ataq al-sawm fi al-safar by Imam Muhammad Abid al-Sindhi al-Ansari (unpublished)
Correction and revision of the study halawat al-famm bi thikr jawami` al-kalim by Imam Muhammad Hashim al-Harithi al-Tatwi al-Sindhi (d. 1174). Published by al-Maktabah al-Qasimiyyah, Kindiaro, Sindh. [1426 H]
Edited khulasat al-tajweed a thesis in the Sindhi language by Sheikh Abd al-Qadir bin Mahmood al-Laghari al-Sindhi (d. 1419). Published by Nadwah Khuddam al-Tajweed, Sindh, Pakistan [1420 H]
Dirasah li ba`dh al-tarjamat li ma`ani al-quran al-karim ila al-lughah al-sindhiyyah (Study of some translations of meanings of the Quran in the Sindhi language)
A study for the seminar on “Translations of Meanings of the Quran, Assessing the Past and Planning the Future”. Published by King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran, Madinah Munawwarah [1423 H] -
Translation of an article titled da`wah al-ummah ila al-shu`ur bil-masooliyyah tijaha al-deen wal-ummah by Sheikh Muhammad Ashraf Ali Thanwi, into the Sindhi language. Published in “al-Sindh” magazine, Islamabad, Pakistan [1415 H] -Al-sadad fi tarjamah al-shaikh nur Muhammad al-sajawali al-haddad
An article written in the Sindhi language. Published in the monthly “al-Sindh” magazine, Islamabad, Pakistan [1415 H] -Saleel al-salsabeel litazyeen al-sabeel –
explanatory notes on al-sabeel ila dabt kalimat al-tanzeel by Sheikh Ahmad Muhammad Abu Zaythar (currently being published)
-Verification of the study al-shifa fi masalat al-raa by Sheikh Muhammad Hashim bin Abd al-Ghafoor al-Harithi al-Tatwi al-Sindhi (d. 1174). Published by Binnoriyah University Library, Karachi, Pakistan [1420 H]
-Safahat fi uloom al-qiraat. First published by al-Maktabah al-Imdadiyyah, Makkah Mukarramah in 1415 H, reprinted in 1421 H, 1426 H, 1430 H
Verification of the study al-dabitiyyah lil-qasidat al-shatibyyah by Imam Ali bin Sultan al-Qari al-Makki (d. 1014), (unpublished) -Al-dhareef fi ilm al-tasreef (incomplete)
Fihris makhtutat `ulama al-sindh fi maktabaat al-haramayn al-shareefayn (unpublished)
Verification of a study titled fi al-khalq wal-kasb by Sheikh Abu al-Hasan bin Muhammad Sadiq al-Sindhi al-Madani (d. 1187 H), (unpublished) -Al-qadyaniyyah wa tahrifuha fi al-quran al-karim
A conclusive study at Master’s level (unpublished) -Revised, edited and added explanatory notes to al-qawaid al-qhara fi tatmeem khulasah alimlaa by Sheikh Allamah Shaykh bin Ali Babseel (unpublished)
Verification of kashf al-rayn `an masalat raf` al-yadayn by Sheikh Muhammad Hashim bin Abd al-Ghafoor al-Harithi al-Tatwi (Thatthvi) al-Sindhi (d. 1174). Published by Jami`ah Dar al-Fuyudh al-Islamiyyah, Kindahkot, Sindh, [1422 H]-
Verification of kifayah al-qari
A didactic poem of a thousand verses concerning similarities in the Quran by the aforementioned author. Published by al-Maktabah al-Imdadiyyah, Makkah Mukarramah, and Muassasah al-Rayyan lil-Tiba`ah wal-Nashr wal-Tawzee', Beirut [1428 H]
-Verification of al-lulu al-maknoon fi tahqeeq madd al-sukoon by the aforementioned author. Published by Binnoriyah University Library, Karachi, Pakistan [1420 H]
Al-mutanabbi al-qadyani wa tafseeruhu lil-quran al-karim (unpublished) -Masalat kitabat al-aayat al-quraniyyah bil-rasm al-uthmani fi ghayr al-masahif
A detailed study published in the periodical journal al-Dirasat al-Islamiyyah released by the Islamic Research Academy, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan, issue no. 4, Rabi` al-Thani/Jumada al-Ukhra 1415 H -Al-musannad fi tarjamat al-muqri Muhammad
– An article written in the Sindhi language. Published in the “Naseehat” journal, Sakhar, Sindh [1416 H] -Musnad al-hijaz wa raees `ulama al-madinah al-imam Muhammad Abid al-Sindhi al-Ansari - published in the periodical journal al-dirasat al-islamiyyah, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan [1421 H] -Mulakkhas risalah al-dukturah bil-lughah al-urdiyyah– Published in the “binnoriyah” magazine, Karachi, Pakistan [1416 H]
Al-muntaqa min masail al-waqf wal-ibtida (currently being published) -Min hayat al-imam abi al-hasan al-sindi al-kabir – (summary of PhD thesis in the Sindhi language). Published in “al-rahim” journal, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan [1416 H]- Mandhumatan fi mutashabihat al-quran: (hidayat al-murtab lil-sakhawi wa kifayat al-qari lil-tatwi)
A detailed study published on the Umm al-Qura University website and Umm al-Qura University journal for Shariah and Arabic Language and its Arts, vol. 17, Thu al-Hijjah 1425 H
And other research papers, articles and academic works, some of which have been published and others are still unpublished
"Praise be to Allah for his Graces"
"Supervision and Evaluation of Theses"
Supervised a number of Master’s theses in the Department of Quran and Sunnah, and the Department of Readings of the Quran. Fifteen research papers have been completed from these theses.
Appointed examiner in several Master’s and PhD theses defences at various universities.
Assessed many Masters and PhD research papers and theses from the University of Karachi, Karachi,Sindh and University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Hyderabad, Sindh.
Revised and edited research papers for publication in the journal of King Abd al-Aziz University, Jeddah, and Umm al-Qura University journal for Shariah and Arabic Language and its Arts.
Academic and Administrative Contributions.
Member of the Committee for Recitation of the Holy Quran (post-graduate level), Department for Readings of the Quran (male and female campuses) numerous times.
Member of the Interview Committee for appointing instructors and lecturers at the Faculty of Da’wah and Fundamentals of Religion (male and female campuses) on several occasions,
Member of the Editorial Selection Committee for appointing instructors and lecturers at the Department of Readings of the Quran (male and female campuses) several times.
Member of the Findings Committee at the aforementioned department more than once.
Member of the Timetable Committee at the department on many occasions.
Head of the Timetable Committee at the department from 1421 H until the end of the first semester 1429 H.
Member of various committees associated with reviewing books, textbooks and academic syllabuses on numerous occasions.
Member of various committees of judges for Quran competitions (within the University and elsewhere) several times.
Member of the Committee for Removing and Adding Subjects at the Department and Faculty more than once.
(H 1413).
Tajweed course for teachers of Ma’arif schools, Makkah Mukarramah, under the supervision of the Centre for Public Services,Umm al-Qura University.
(H1421)
Tajweed course for students of Halaqat al-Bayan li Ta`leem al-Qiraat wal-Quran at Jami` al-Ameera Shaheedah (mother of Prince Mut`ab bin Abd al-Aziz), Makkah.
(Rajab H1421)
Conference on Saudi Arabia’s Custody of the Quran and its Sciences, King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran, Madinah Munawwarah
(H1420)
Seminar on “Readings of the Quran and Doubts Concerning Them” organised by the Culture Committee at the Faculty of Da`wah and Fundamentals of Religion, Umm-al-Qura University.
(H1421)
Three discourses on “The Readings of the Quran, Birth and Formation” for Nadwah Makkah radio programme broadcasted on Nida al-Islam (radio channel).
10-12 Safar H1423
Seminar on “Translations of Meanings of the Quran, Assessing the Past and Planning the Future” at King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran, Madinah Munawarah.
01Safar H 1423
Dialogue on Nadwah Makkah radio programme regarding the conference on “Translations of Meanings of the Quran, Assessing the Past and Planning the Future” at King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran, Madinah Munawarah.
Teaching the Quran to students in the foundation year at the Faculty of Public Services since its inauguration.
Invigilated annual examinations at: Institute for the Memorisation of the Quran, Masjid al-Haram, Makkah,Mukarramah.
Local Quran competition (Makkah) for nominating candidates for Prince Salman bin Abd al-Aziz Competition in Riyadh.
Halaqat al-Bayan li Ta`leem al-Qiraat wal-Quran at Jami` al-Ameera Shaheedah (Makkah Mukarramah).
Development courses for members of the teachers association at Umm al-Qura University.
H19.5.1428
Participated in the teaching programme “Planning the syllabus”, at the University Development & Quality Department.
H 12.11.1429
Participation in a development course regarding academic improvement “Obstacles and Solutions”, at the Faculty of Da`wah and Fundamentals of Religion, organised by the Agency of Academic Improvement and Public Services.
12-14.3.1430 H
Training course entitled “E-Learning Plan”, organised by the National Centre for E-Learning and Distance Learning.
8-10.4.1430 H
Training course entitled “Improving my Communication Skills as a Teacher”, part of the Creativity and Excellence.
Programme, organised by the Deanship of Improving University Education, University of King Faisal.
Dr. Prof. Abdul Qayyum Sindi (Sindhi). Umm Al-Quraa International University, Makkah-ul-Mukarramah. Arabia Saudia.
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