LANDIKOTAL: Al-Jamiatul Islamia Al-Farooqia Madrassa and Schools in Shahkas hosted their annual enrollment day event, drawing hundreds of eager students seeking admission.
Amidst the presence of parents, civil society members, local elders, and officials including Income Tax Commissioner Saeed Khan, Accountant General PDA Nadeem Khan, President Al-Barakah Bank Atif Mehmood, Legal Consultant PDA Bakhtyar Ahmed, and National Highway Authority (NHA) member Amjad Ali, the admission process was observed with keen interest.
Captain (Retd) Khalid Mehmood, the director general of Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) and head of the Al-Jamiatul Islamia Farooqia Madrassa and Schools Board of Governors, attended the event as the chief guest.Director General Khalid Mehmood highlighted the role of Al-Farooqia seminary in integrating religious and modern sciences, emphasizing its significance in fostering peace and unity in society. He called for the abandonment of sectarianism and the promotion of peace education across the nation.
Mehmood praised Jamia Al-Farooqia for not only producing religious scholars but also grooming professionals in various fields such as medicine, engineering, and information technology. He aspired for the institution to serve as a beacon of excellence, producing graduates well-versed in both spiritual and modern sciences.
Suleman Khan, the Information Technology (IT) Incharge at the seminary, disclosed that they received a record 732 admission applications this year through their online portal. He noted that dozens of applications were rejected for failing to meet the requirements, ensuring a fair admission process.
Khan elaborated that approximately 70% of the seminary’s teaching and examinations are conducted through paperless methods. He mentioned the establishment of a modern computer lab facilitating online classes from Jamia Madina in Saudi Arabia, enriching students’ educational experience. Highlighting their commitment to social welfare, Khan mentioned that 250 students in the school hail from deserving families. He explained that up to grade 6, they provide free schooling, books, uniforms, and stipends to enrolled students, particularly catering to orphans and child laborers who lack the means to afford schooling fees. Officials overseeing the admission process expressed satisfaction with the proceedings, affirming the institution’s dedication to providing quality education while fostering inclusivity and social welfare.