The document summarizes information about Al-Azhar University in Egypt. It provides details about the university's history, academic programs, structure, and reputation. Specifically: Al-Azhar University was originally founded as a mosque in the Fatimid period and later transformed into a university. It offers degrees in Arabic language, Sharia and Islamic law, and theology. The university is known for its prestigious scholars and aims to balance traditional Islamic studies with contemporary subjects. It has an open approach to different schools of thought and exploring other countries.

1. In the land of the Prophets (and Pharoahs, of course)

2. Originally a mosque, built during Fatimiyyah period in 359 Hijriyyah and completed in 361 Hijriyyah 16 years after completion, it was transformed into a university There were only 3 courses available then, Lughah Arabiyyah, Syariah wal Qanun, Usuluddin

3. Valid “Shahadah Thanawiyah ‘Aliyah” from 3 madrasahs (Mad. Aljunied, Wak Tanjong and Al-Ma’arif) STAM from institutions in Malaysia Recognised institutions from Indonesia (eg: Guntor) At least a “Jayyid” in final year examination Subject to “Imtihan Qabul”

4. Lughah Arabiyyah Syariah Islamiyyah Usuluddin (Syu’bah Tafsir, Hadith and Aqidah wa Falsafah, Dakwah) Dirasat Islamiyyah Maahad Qiraat

5. Lecture based, no tutorial Attendance not compulsory 2 semesters per academic year Final year exam results are combination of first and second semester’s results.

6. The oldest Islamic university in the world Land of prestigious scholars University of academics, university of life A balance between “turath” texts and contemporary studies Open to different school of thoughts Explore other countries Room to grow and create strong bond.

7. “ Halaqaat” in mosques American University of Cairo PERKEMAS

8. Al-Azhar, official website http://www.azhar.edu.eg/ Perhimpunan Mahasiswa-Mahasiswi Singapura di Mesir (PERKEMAS) http://perkemas.org/ Persekutuan Republik Arab Mesir (PMRAM) http://www.pmram.org/