India Islamic University discussed strengthening educational and Da`wah partnerships with Umm Al-Qura University during the visit of the university delegation, which met with the Supervisor of the UQU Vice Presidency for Educational Affairs, Dr. Ahmad Babalghaith, on behalf of His Excellency the UQU President, Prof. Abdullah Bafail, today (Sunday).

The delegation discussed aspects of cooperation in the Da`wah and educational fields in the presence of the Assistant Vice President for Development and Community Services, Prof. Khalid Barqawi; the Dean of the College of Shari`ah and Islamic Studies, Dr. Raid Al-Usaimi; the Imam and Preacher of the Grand Mosque and Dean of the College of Da`wah and Fundamentals of Religion, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Faisal Ghazzawi; and the Dean of the Institute of Arabic Language for Non-Native Speakers, Dr. Hasan Bukhari.

The delegation reviewed the most prominent education and Da`wah activities of the university and provided an overview of their study courses, which are prepared based on the curriculum of the Saudi Universities. That is to be added to their efforts in teaching the Holy Qur'an and its sciences, the ability to learn the Arabic and English languages as well as Urdu, training and qualifying the preachers based on the Salafi approach, giving the needed concern to vocational and technological training, and the academic supervision and teacher training in Qur'an schools, institutes and colleges across India.

The delegation expressed interest in cooperating with Umm Al-Qura educational and training personnel to qualify a number of preachers wishing to learn Shari`ah, the Arabic language and other sciences, and graduate personnel capable of spreading Islamic Da`wah and the correct balanced methodology of Islam. This is because Umm Al-Qura University is a leader in the academic and Shari'ah education depending on its scholars and academicians known for their knowledge and their Da`wah efforts exerted to serve Islam and Muslims.

Dr. Babalghaith expressed his thanks to the delegation of the India Islamic University for this visit and  indicated the tireless efforts of Umm Al-Qura University to sponsor science and scholars, open its doors to seekers of knowledge all over the world, provide scholarships for them, and give them the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree in the Shari'ah and other sciences and complete their postgraduate studies. He reiterated the keenness of the UQU President, Prof. Abdullah Bafail, to take advantage of scientific experiences and knowledgeable personnel and to promote the exchange of experiences with various academic and educational parties.