Jamia Islamia Darul Uloom Sonori — A Brief Profile
An Islamic institution dedicated to nurturing minds and hearts through Qur’anic teachings, Prophetic traditions, and essential purpose-driven, value-based education.
Bird View
Founder and Rector of the Jamia
Hazrat Maulana Mufti Mohammad Raushan Shah Sahib Qasmi (D.B.)
Founding Date of the Jamia
12th Rabi-ul-Thani 1418 AH – 17th August 1997 AD, Sunday
Foundation Stone of the Jamia
By the blessed hands of Hazrat Maulana Mohammad Yunus Sahib Poonawi (R.A.) (Head of Jama’at-e-Tablegh, Maharashtra)
Departments of the Jamia
Department of Administration, Progress, Academics, Alimiyyat (Islamic Theology), Qur’an Memorization (Hifz), Qur’an Recitation (Nazira) with Basic Theology, School (Grade 1 to 12), MSC IT Computer Course, Library, Reading Room, Association for Elocution & Speech Training (Anjuman Islah-ul-Bayan), Arabic Language Club (Al-Nadi Al-Arabi), Calligraphy, Competitions, Teacher Training, Qur’anic Maktabs, Department of Islamic Jurisprudence (Dar-ul-Ifta), Dawah & Tablegh, Authorship & Compilation, Publication & Broadcasting, Accounting, Student Hostel (Boarding), Guest House, Hospital, Kitchen (Dining Hall), Gardening, etc.
Objectives & Goals of Jamia
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Nurturing Islamic scholars (Ulama), Quran memorizers (Huffaz), and readers (Qura) who possess a deep mastery of authentic Islamic teachings, exhibit exemplary character, and actively address the religious and educational needs of the region.
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Presenting Islam as a comprehensive code of life while working wisely and prudently to correct religious indifference, unauthorized innovations (Bid’at), and un-Islamic customs.
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Establishing primary Islamic learning centers (Makātib-e-Islamiah) across villages and towns for children’s foundational religious and moral upbringing, striving toward comprehensive social reform.
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Conducting training programs for madrasa educators and mosque Imams to foster a constructive mindset, empowering them to fulfill their duties purely for the pleasure of Almighty Allah.
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Compiling, preserving, and disseminating the discourses and wisdom (Malfoozat) of righteous predecessors and elders, allowing the broader public to benefit from their spiritual insights and guidance.
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Assisting widows and destitute mothers with marriage arrangements for their daughters, enabling them to begin married life in accordance with the Prophetic Sunnah.
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Supporting underprivileged and deserving students by providing essential educational resources and learning tools.
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Fostering unity, harmony, and mutual brotherhood across the Muslim Ummah while highlighting the vital importance of solidarity.
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Sensitizing students to modern challenges and contemporary needs, empowering them to respond with Islamic insight and play an active role in a changing world.
Daily Life of Jamia
Wake-Up
- Students are awakened approximately one hour before the dawn prayer (Fajr Athan), accompanied by the morning chirping of birds.
Tahajjud & Early Morning Worship
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Students offer the voluntary night prayer (Tahajjud).
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Following supplications, students engage in revision and self-study of their daily lessons.
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Hifz (Quran memorization) students recite their assigned portions to their instructors and receive new lessons.
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This routine continues until 15 minutes prior to the Fajr congregation.
Fajr Prayer & Remembrance (Dhikr)
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Fajr prayer is offered in congregation.
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Following Fajr prayer, an audible remembrance gathering (Dhikr-e-Jahri) is held under the spiritual patronage of Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Roshan Shah Sahib Qasmi (Damat Barakatuhum).
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Sunnah supplications (Masnoon Du’as) are recited.
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The gathering concludes with the recitation of Surah Ya-Sin and collective prayer.
Ishraq Prayer & Breakfast
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Students perform the post-sunrise prayer (Ishraq).
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Breakfast is served immediately following Ishraq.
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Students then assemble for collective supplications (Munajaat).
Morning Academic Session
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Formal instruction begins immediately after supplications.
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The morning study session runs continuously for approximately 4 hours.
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Students receive contemporary education alongside foundational Islamic sciences.
Midday Routine:
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Following the academic session, students partake in lunch.
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A customary afternoon rest (Qailulah) follows lunch.
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Students wake 20 minutes prior to the Zuhr prayer.
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Zuhr prayer is offered in congregation.
Afternoon Academic Session
- Academic classes resume immediately following the Zuhr prayer.
- Instruction continues until 15 minutes prior to the Asr prayer.
Asr Prayer & Recreational Activities
- Asr prayer is offered in congregation.
- A brief session of Quranic recitation and reading from Fazail-e-A’maal takes place.
- Students engage in sports and recreation (football, badminton, playground activities, etc.).
Maghrib Prayer & Evening Class
- 20 minutes prior to Maghrib, students enter the mosque to engage in supplications and remembrance (Dhikr).
- A one-hour academic session is conducted between the Maghrib and Isha prayers.
Isha Prayer & Post-Isha Routine
- Students partake in dinner.
- Isha prayer is offered in congregation.
- Following the prayer, students recite Khatm-e-Khawajgan followed by collective supplications.
- Students of the Alimiyyah department engage in mutual academic review (Takrar) and self-study.
- Students of the Nazira and Hifz departments focus on memorizing and reviewing their lessons for approximately 45 minutes.
Nighttime & Retirement
- Students retire to their beds.
- They conduct personal self-reflection (Muhasabah) on their day.
- Students fall asleep following the recitation of Sunnah supplications.
Note: Out of personal dedication and academic enthusiasm, some students continue their studies and lesson revisions late into the night after Isha.
Our Journey
A luminous and blessed journey of nurturing faith, promoting knowledge, building character, and serving the community and society with sincerity and determination.
To support the Jamia's educational and welfare mission
Participate in the Jamia’s mission through Zakat, Sadaqat, Lillah, and donations from your lawful sustenance and hard-earned income, and earn the eternal rewards of both worlds.
Institutional Overview
An overview of the Jamia’s comprehensive services is presented below.