Comments on: True Knowledge

By: Chad

Chad — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:28:27 +0000

In reply to Shafiq.

Walaikum Salaam Wa Rahmatullah,

Alhamdulillah I’m happy to hear you and others benefitted from the article. May Allah accept it among our good deeds!

Regarding your question, depending on the level of the student who wants to attend Al-Azhar, they could spend between 1-5 years before being accepted into the University. (5 years would be if someone came without knowing any Arabic whatsoever.) It’s possible to test into the final year of the High School, so that you’d only spend one year before entering the University, but in which case you should already know Arabic and have at least 3-5 Ajza’ of Quran memorized, etc.

I suggest taking some time and reading over the website I mentioned before, http://www.studyinegypt.org
for further details about the process insha’Allah.

By: Shafiq

Shafiq — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:05:15 +0000

Assalaamualaykum
dear brother
Jazaakallah khayr for this beautiful article. I’m bit confused over one thing: does someone has to spend 3 years in high school to be able to enroll in Al-Azhar please? How was it for you please?
Your brother

By: Chad

Chad — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:54:39 +0000

In reply to Coy byrd. And with you bro! Getting your comment was a really great surprise. Email the admin and they can send you my contact info!

By: Coy byrd

Coy byrd — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:37:05 +0000

In reply to Sabina. Peace be with you my old friend

By: Chad

Chad — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:29:41 +0000

In reply to Waleed Clemente.

Walaikum Salaam Wa Rahmatullah,

Thanks for your kind words akhi, alhamdulillah I’m glad that you were able to take something positive from my story. I’m also glad to hear you’re interesting in studying in Al-Azhar masha’Allah.

There’s an article on Suhaibwebb.com about entering Al-Azhar, and a website; http://www.studyinegypt.org, both have a lot of info about studying here, I recommend you take a look when you have a chance insha’Allah.

By: arshia.ahmed

arshia.ahmed — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:05:05 +0000

In reply to Umm Esa. assalam aolikum brother such a nice reminder jazakallah khairun katheeera i really need it

By: Umm Esa

Umm Esa — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:39:04 +0000

A very nice reminder. May Allah reward you and help you brother, ameen.

By: Suan

Suan — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 04:22:58 +0000

This is a very much needed reminder for me. I am a convert to Islam and planning on spending a year learning Arabic next year (I graduate from college this May insha’Allah). However, my parents are very against the idea and I had a small fight with them earlier this week. I completely lost my patience and yelled at them… ignoring Allah’s command to honor our parents. I forgot why I wanted to learn Arabic in the first place. Astaghfirullah. Jazkallah khair for this article. I will make that du3a often insha’Allah.

By: Waleed Clemente

Waleed Clemente — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:52:32 +0000

Asalaamualaikum akhi Chad,

Brother your story really touched my heart and has inspired me tremendously! As a convert to Islam I can relate to your struggle with learning about our expansive and beautiful deen. At times it can be frustrating and indeed we loose sight of the ultimate goal, which is to bring us closer to Allah and to be a benefit for the community. Inshallah it is my ambition to go to Al-Azhar as well, I pray that you continue to do well in all of your pursuits in life akhi! Also if you could provide us with some names of books to prepare for Al-Azhar that would be greatly appreciated. Jazakallahkhier!

Waleed

By: Haroon

Haroon — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:40:55 +0000

Assalamu alaykum,
A wonderful read.
Beyond learning from this myself, I wish the exams went well and that you will be rewarded by admission, inshALLAH.

Salaam