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DAR AL-MUSTAFA for the Study of Islamic


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dartitle.jpglogo.jpgwhite.gifDar al-Mustafa is an educational institute established for the study of traditional Islamic Sciences. It was founded in 1414 AH (1993 CE) in the city of Tarim, in the blessed valley of Hadramawt, Yemen. The Dar al-Mustafa campus was officially opened in Dhul-Hijjah, 1417 AH (May, 1997 CE).

 

The founders and teachers of Dar al-Mustafa are dedicated to training their students to achieve three main goals:

 

The acquisition of authentic Islamic knowledge (shari`ah) as established by the scholars of ahl as-sunna wa al-jama`ah: this knowledge, which is received through an unbroken chain of transmission from the Prophet Muhammad , is to be attained, realized, and implemented in the student's life.

 

The purification of the soul and the refinement of character by learning and following prophetic examples of moral conduct and noble demeanor.

 

The dissemination of the message brought by the Prophet Muhammad and spreading the call to Islam using a methodology based on mercy, truthfulness, sincerity, high opinions of others, and a commitment to act upon one's faith.

 

Thus, the central purpose of Dar al-Mustafa, as indicated by these goals, is the attainment of beneficial knowledge by learning from the people who possess it, acting upon this knowledge in an exemplary way, and calling to Allah with true insight and discernment.

 

Curriculum

 

The education at Dar al-Mustafa follows the methodology of a traditional school of Islamic sciences. Learning occurs in the context of teacher-student relationships

 

Studies are focused on different major areas, with jurisprudence (fiqh) and Arabic grammar (nahw) at the forefront. Other major areas of study include: theology (aqidah), Quranic memorization, Quranic exegesis (tafsir), and sciences of the heart.

 

In each of the major areas of study, students are required to learn the meanings and explanations of religious texts (or mutun).

 

Generally, students are also required to memorize each of the texts they study. For each religious text, students learn the meanings and explanations from a teacher who, in most cases, bases the lessons on an interpretive book (or sharh) of the text. Upon completing a text and passing the teacher's exams, students will advance to the next text in the series. The curriculum is designed such that an average student can complete all of the core classes in a period of 4 years. Below is a list of texts that are commonly used in Dar al-Mustafa, organized by major area of study:

 

Jurisprudence

 

Risalat al-Jami`ah

Safinat an-Najaa (see link below)

Al-Muqaddimah al-Hadramiyyah

Matn Abi Shuja`

Safwat az-Zubad

Yaqut an-Nafis

`Umdat as-Salik (Reliance of the Traveler)

Minhaj at-Talibin

 

Arabic Grammar

 

Al-Ajurumiyyah

Mutammamat al-Ajurumiyyah

Al-Alfiyyah

 

Theology

 

Aqidat al-`Awam

Al-Aqidah (by Imam al-Haddad)

 

Hadith

 

Mukhtar al-Hadith (by Habib Umar bin Hafeez)

Al-Arba`in an-Nawawiyyah (The Forty Hadith, by Imam an-Nawawi)

Sciences of the Heart

Risaalat al-Mu`awanah (Book of Assistance)

and other books in the series of Imam al-Haddad (see link below)

Bidayat al-Hidayah (by Imam al-Ghazali)

Ihya `Ulum ad-Din (by Imam al-Ghazali)

 

In addition to the academic curriculum, Dar al-Mustafa provides an environment in which students are encouraged to act upon the knowledge they gain, and to perform as many of the recommended acts of worship found in the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad as they can throughout their days and nights. By way of nasiha and the guidance of the teachers and their advanced students, praiseworthy traits of prophetic moral character are instilled within the students of Dar al-Mustafa. Furthermore, all students are required to embark upon Da`wa trips to rural areas of Yemen at various times of the year. The purpose of these Da`wa trips are to remind the general population of their religious obligations, teach them the basic rulings of worship and human transactions, and revive their hearts with love of Allah and His Messenger . For this reason, students in Dar al-Mustafa are given many opportunities to practice and improve their public speaking skills.

 

The increased interest around the world in Dar al-Mustafa as a center of sacred knowledge and the limited space for students has resulted in the need for a structured admissions process

 

The administrators of Dar al-Mustafa have appointed committees for the various regions where many of the students originate from.

 

he Committee for Western Students in Dar al-Mustafa facilitates the admission process for students coming from North America and Western Europe. The administrators of Dar al-Mustafa have requested that all applicants seek admission by way of the appointed committee for their particular region.

Any western student who wishes to seek knowledge at Dar al-Mustafa must first apply and receive acceptance before traveling. This will ensure that the student has a place reserved in Dar al-Mustafa and that the officials of the school will be prepared for the student's arrival.

 

Requirements for Admission

The following are pre-requisites to studying at Dar al-Mustafa:

 

must be at least 15 years of age

permission from parent/guardian (if applicable)

fluency in reading, writing and speaking formal Arabic

must have memorized part of the 30th juz of the Quran (from surat ad-Duhaa to surat an-Naas) must be willing to remain enrolled in Dar al-Mustafa for a continuous period of time in order to complete one's studies, ranging from 1 year to 4 or 5 years.

 

Upon fulfilling these pre-requisites, a student may apply for admission. The Committee for Western Students requires all applicants to submit the following:

 

a curriculum vitae documenting the applicant's educational background including secular (eg., high school, college, etc.) and religious educational experiences (eg., halaqaat, intensive Islamic studies programs, regular individual lessons with teachers/shuyukh, etc.).

 

a letter of recommendation preferably written by a religious teacher/shaykh who can attest to the applicant's character, academic ability, and commitment to learning, teaching, and spreading Islam.

 

a statement of purpose describing why the applicant wishes to pursue Sacred Knowledge at Dar al-Mustafa.

 

Fluency in the Arabic language will be assessed as part of the admission process. Students who do not feel they meet the language requirement may want to complete an Arabic language program prior to applying to Dar al-Mustafa. (see link below)

 

Tuition Costs

 

In addition to covering the costs of their own books and supplies, students in Dar al-Mustafa are required to pay $20 a month for room and board expenses.

 

Further Information

 

Only male students are admitted to Dar al-Mustafa. There is another institute of learning in close proximity to Dar al-Mustafa that is exclusively for female students known as Dar az-Zahra.

 

In addition to being the birthplace of many great scholars and righteous people of Islam, the blessed valley of Hadramawt is also the burial site of the Prophet Hud (peace be upon him).

 

It is said that, before he died, the Prophet Hud's (peace be upon him) final words were: "hadara al-mawt" (death has arrived)...hence the valley is named: Hadramawt.

 

Geography

 

Dar al-Mustafa is located in the city of Tarim, Hadramawt. Hadramawt is a large region in southern Yemen that spans approximately 34,708 square miles (90,000 square km). Although the southern edge of Hadramawt borders the Arabian Sea, Tarim is located inland -- about 110 miles (176 km) from the coast.

The region is characterized by rocky plateaus that reach elevations of around 3000 ft. (900 m) and are separated by numerous valleys in between.

Climate

 

Hadramawt is a generally hot and dry part of the world. The average annual temperature is about 80º F (26.7º C), although during the summer months the high temperatures can reach well over 100º F (37.8º C). During the winter months, the average temperature will occasionally fall below 70º F (21.1º C). The average rainfall is quite low: approximately 2.9 in (73mm) per year. A few times throughout the year, however, Hadramawt will experience heavy rainfall that results in significant flooding.

 

Traveling to Dar al-Mustafa

 

A few major airlines provide flight service to Yemen. The closest airport to Tarim is located approximately 19 miles (30 km) away, in the city of Saiyun. Currently, the only international flights directly to Saiyun originate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; and Dubai and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Otherwise, travelers can fly to the capital city of San`aa, which is accessible from many of the world's major airports. Then one can either take another flight from San`aa to Saiyun, or travel by bus or car to Tarim from San`aa. It should be noted that the distance from San`aa to Tarim is approximately 335 miles (540 km) and driving time can from 6 to 8 hours.

 

Individuals with American or British passports will need a visa (either tourist or student) in order to enter Yemen. Please check with the Yemeni consulate in your region.

 

IMPORTANT: Please note that any western student who wishes to seek knowledge at Dar al-Mustafa should first apply to the program and only travel to Tarim after receiving admission. This will ensure that the student has a place reserved in Dar al-Mustafa and that the officials of the school will be prepared for the student's arrival. Traveling to Tarim to seek knowledge at Dar al-Mustafa unannounced may result in unnecessary difficulties for both the student and the coordinators at the school.

Pics of the Head of Dar Al-Mustafa Institute the Great Islamic Scholar and Ba Alawi Tariqa Sufi Shaykh Habib Umar Bin Salem Bin Hafeez.

 

1st Pic of Shaykh Habib Umar Bin Salem Bin Hafeez in Malaysia.

 

2nd Pic of Shaykh Habib Umar Bin Salem Bin Hafeez giving Speech while the Late Shaykh Al-Sayyid Muhammed Bin Alawi Al-Maliki Makki sitting in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

 

3rd Pic of Shaykh Habib Umar Bin Salem Bin Hafeez Making Dua in the Masjid Next to the Dar Al-Mustafa Institute in Tarim, Yemen.

 

4th Pic of Shaykh Habib Umar Bin Salem Bin Hafeez with the Late Shaykh Al-Sayyid Muhamemd Bin Alawi Al-Maliki Makki in Makkah Al-Mukkaramah, Saudi Arabia.

 

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