Jamia Al-Karam

22/10/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻

Jamia Al-Karam marked an important milestone with the first graduation ceremony of its Nationwide Alim Course, held on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at Markazi Jamia Ghausia Masjid in Nelson, Lancashire.

A total of 17 male and female students successfully completed the 18-month Certificate in Arabic Grammar & Islamic Studies, delivered locally in partnership with Jamia Al-Karam from January 2025 to July 2026. This was the first in a series of graduation ceremonies to be held at affiliated centres across the country.

The ceremony was attended by the Vice-Principal of Jamia Al-Karam, Bakhtyar H. Pirzada, who delivered the keynote address, congratulating the students on their achievements and encouraging them to continue their pursuit of Islamic knowledge and service to their communities.

Special appreciation was extended to the mosque's leadership, particularly Head Imam Allama Qari Khalid Mahmood, and the course teachers, Maulana Mohammad Sohail Ashraf and his wife, both graduates of Jamia Al-Karam, for their dedication to the successful delivery of the programme. The Vice-Principal also expressed gratitude to the mosque's trustees for their continued partnership and support.

The occasion brought together several Jamia Al-Karam graduates serving as Imams across Britain, including Maulana Abdul Rahman al-Azhari (Burnley), Imam Haroon Hussain (Huddersfield), Imam Nabeel Malik (Warrington) and Ustadh Numaan Hussain (Oldham), alongside Jamia Al-Karam officials Jamil Akram (Administration Manager) and Mohammed Hasan Patel (Assistant Development Officer).

Jamia Al-Karam congratulates all graduating students, their teachers and the mosque's leadership on this achievement, and looks forward to strengthening this educational partnership in the years ahead.


Ghausia Masjid Nelson

20/10/2026

Warmest congratulations to Ghausia Masjid Nelson and its Head Imam, Allama Qari Khalid Mahmood, on the successful completion of the 18-month course, delivered in partnership with Jamia Al-Karam.

Special appreciation goes to Jamia Al-Karam graduates, Imam Suhail Ashraf and his wife, for their tireless dedication to teaching, guiding and mentoring the students throughout the programme.

May Allah Almighty bless the students and make their knowledge a source of lasting benefit to their communities.

The next intake of the course in Nelson is scheduled to commence in January 2027. Applications are now open, and prospective students are encouraged to contact Imam Suhail Ashraf for further information and enrolment.

On Saturday, we were honoured to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the students who successfully completed the Introductory ʿĀlimiyyah Course, delivered in partnership with Jamia Al Karam.

We were blessed to welcome the Vice-Principal of Jamia Al Karam, Shaykh Bakhtyar Pirzada al-Azhari, alongside a number of distinguished guests: Maulana Jameel Akram (Nottingham), Allama Abdul Rahman al-Azhari (Burnley), Maulana Hassan Patel (Bolton), Qari Rahat Mehmood (Oldham), Maulana Nabeel Malik (Sheffield), Maulana Haroon Hussain (Bradford), Imam Nauman Hussain (Oldham).

Throughout the ceremony, the students were reminded of the importance of continuing their pursuit of sacred knowledge and remaining steadfast in their service to their Masjid and the wider local community.

A proud milestone has already been achieved, with one student securing direct entry into Year 2 at Jamia Al-Karam to further her studies. Others are equally inspired and committed to enrolling into Jamia al-Karam after completing their college A-levels. This is the power of investing in our youth and building a brighter future for generations to come.

We ask Allah ﷻ to place barakah in the students’ knowledge, grant them sincerity and steadfastness, and make them a means of guidance and benefit for generations to come.
May Allah bless Jamia al-Karam and Qari saab who have been instrumental in massively improving our education services. We also thank Raja Wilayat Khan (trustee), who has supported this initiative from the beginning. Āmīn.

Jamia Al-Karam

15/10/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

On Saturday, 10 October 2026, students, graduates, Imams, staff and guests came together at Jamia Al-Karam for the October Monthly Gathering, marking the month of Rabi' al-Thani 1448. The programme featured recitation of the sublime Qur’an, nasheeds by al-Ni‘mah, reflections on verses of the Qur'an, du‘a and fellowship.

A special part of the gathering honoured Maulana Mushtaq Hussain, senior teacher and mentor at Jamia Al-Karam, who this month completed thirty years of dedicated service to the institution, having joined in October 1996. In recognition of this significant milestone and his longstanding contribution to teaching and mentoring, the Founder and Principal, Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada, presented him with a commemorative gift.

The gathering also remembered two distinguished senior scholars of Al-Azhar: Shaykh Dr Ahmad Umar Hashim, whose first death anniversary fell on 7 October, and Dr Taha Mustafa Abu Kuraisha, who passed away some years earlier. Both scholars played an important role in laying the foundations of Jamia Al-Karam’s relationship with Al-Azhar following their historic visit to the institution for its Annual Urs Conference in 2001.

The Vice-Principal, Bakhtyar H. Pirzada, reflected upon their scholarly standing and code of conduct, their close connection with Jamia Al-Karam and its Founder, and their lasting contribution to the relationship between the two institutions. The Vice-Principal had travelled to Cairo last year immediately following the passing of Shaykh Dr Ahmad Umar Hashim to offer condolences and pay his respects.

The gathering concluded with du‘a, followed by dinner and informal fellowship.

A few glimpses from the day are shared here.

07/10/2026

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗸𝗵 𝗣𝗶𝗿𝘇𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

On Monday, 5 October 2026, students and teaching staff of Jamia Al-Karam gathered for the monthly study session with the Founder and Principal, Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada.

Drawing upon two chapters from his forthcoming work on the message of the Sirah for the youth of today, Shaykh Pirzada reflected on two closely connected themes: understanding the human body and its limbs, and using them responsibly in the light of the Qur’an and Sunnah; and the importance of self-accountability as a means of spiritual growth and moral discipline.

Through practical and accessible counsel, the Shaykh encouraged students to consider how the faculties and abilities granted to us by Allah should be directed towards what is beneficial, and how regular reflection upon our own actions can help us remain conscious of our responsibilities to ourselves, to others and to our Lord.

In an increasingly complex world, the session offered a simple but profound reminder that spiritual elevation and true success are built through conscious living, disciplined conduct and sincere self-reflection, for the good of ourselves and those around us, in this world and the next.

The following day, students of the Foundation Diploma programme continued to engage with the discourse through class-based lessons and reflections with Vice-Principal Bakhtyar H. Pirzada, allowing its key themes to be explored further within their studies.

20/09/2026

𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘄𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝟭 𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗹-𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺

On Saturday, 12 September 2026, students, graduates, Imams, staff and guests gathered at Jamia Al-Karam for a special Monthly Gathering commemorating the noble birth of the sublime Messenger, Prophet Muhammad (upon him be peace).

As Jamia Al-Karam commenced its 42nd year of learning and teaching, the gathering provided a blessed occasion for gratitude, remembrance and spiritual renewal in the esteemed company of the Founder and Principal, Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada.

The programme featured recitation of the noble Qur’an, dhikr, nasheeds and a collective recital of the Mawlid composed by Imam Yusuf ibn Isma‘il al-Nabhani al-Azhari (d. 1932), an eminent representative of the illustrious scholarly tradition of Al-Azhar. The gathering concluded with the final du‘a led by Shaykh Pirzada, followed by dinner and fellowship.

Earlier in the day, locality-based meetings and a graduates’ roundtable were held with the Vice-Principal, Bakhtyar H. Pirzada. These sessions provided an opportunity for reflection, consultation and discussion concerning the work of graduates, their service across the country and their continuing connection with Jamia Al-Karam.

The evening was a beautiful expression of love and reverence for the Messenger of Allah (upon him be peace), bringing together the Jamia Al-Karam community in remembrance, fellowship and renewed commitment to learning and service.

A few glimpses from the gathering are shared here.

15/09/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 | إمداد الجماعة في سيرة نبي الشفاعة ﷺ

Al-Karam Publications is pleased to announce the release of 𝗜𝗺𝗱𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗹-𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗮‘𝗮𝗵 𝗳𝗶 𝗦𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗯𝗶 𝗮𝗹-𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗳𝗮‘𝗮𝗵 ﷺ, a new Arabic work by Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada on the blessed life and noble character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Offering a distinctive approach to the study of the Sīrah, the book explores both the 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 of the Prophet’s life, presenting his character, conduct and example across the many roles and relationships that shaped his mission.

It considers the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as an individual, family member, teacher, guide, leader and Messenger of Allah, drawing together the different dimensions of his life to offer a rich and accessible portrait of the Prophetic example.

A valuable addition to contemporary Sirah literature for Arabic readers, students and scholars.

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗹-𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

For further details and to read the foreword:
alkarampublications.com/product/imdad-al-jamaah/

£11.95 | Hardback | 392 pages

31/08/2026

𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗹-𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺

Al-hamdu lillah, by the grace of Allah Almighty, the new academic year 2026–27 commenced today at Jamia Al-Karam, marking the institution's 42nd year of academic teaching.

The inaugural assembly featured the opening lesson delivered by our founder and principal, Shaykh Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada, who warmly welcomed students and encouraged them as they began another year on the noble journey of sacred knowledge.

The Vice-Principal, Bakhtyar H. Pirzada, also addressed the assembly, outlining the essential etiquettes of study at Jamia Al-Karam and the spirit of discipline in code and conduct that should accompany the pursuit of knowledge.

This year's new cohort includes students beginning Year 1, alongside students entering Year 2 after successfully completing the 18-month Alim Course delivered at partner centres across the country.

We pray that Allah Almighty makes this a year of beneficial knowledge, spiritual growth and lasting service, and blesses every student as they take their next steps on this sacred journey.

29/08/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗹-𝗔𝘇𝗵𝗮𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗴𝘆𝗽𝘁:

"Tomorrow, people of the Qur'an from inside and outside Egypt will gather around the Book of Allah… Join us as a Qur'an reciter; a chapter, a part, or the entire Qur'an, and recite what you have memorised from the Book of Allah on the “World Qur'an Recitation Day.”

Tomorrow, Sunday, 30 August 2026.

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