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Madrasa E Arabia Qasimul Uloom is a developing Islamic seminary located in Kudligi, Karnataka (NH‑50), opposite the local Eidgah. The institution offers traditional religious education—Qur'anic recitation (Nazira), memorization (Hifz), Persian, and Deeniyat—alongside inclusive boarding and lodging. Guided by learned scholars in the Hanafi tradition, it is building upon its foundation through community support and hopes to expand infrastructure and educational offerings. Catering to around a hundred students with several dedicated teachers, the madrasa stands as a beacon of spiritual and intellectual growth in the region.
Madrasa E Arabia Qasimul Uloom, situated along National Highway 50 in Kudligi, (marked by the location code V9XF+WVH), lies directly opposite the town’s Eidgah. Operating under the traditional Hanafi jurisprudence, this institution provides comprehensive Islamic education, fostering both spiritual knowledge and moral grounding. The madrasa offers structured programs in Qur’anic recitation (Nazira), full memorization (Hifz), Persian language, and general Islamic studies (Deeniyat). These courses cater to approximately a hundred students, with both male and female learners having access to education through boarding and lodging facilities . Guidance is provided by esteemed figures: founded under the prayerful inspiration (“dua”) of Hazrat Maulana Moulvi Abdul Majeed Al‑Qatheeb Vellori, and currently overseen by Hazrat Maulana Moulvi Mufti Abdur Rahim Sahib, a disciple of Hazrat Sha Maseehullah Khan of Jalalabad, alongside input from Hazrat Maulana Moulvi Iqbal Ahmed Qasimi Sahib . The scholarly team comprises seven teachers and four support staff who deliver instruction and manage daily operations. Financially, the madrasa does not have a fixed funding source and relies heavily on the charitable contributions of the community—through donations, zakat, sadaqah, Qurbani proceeds, and other forms of assistance. Annual costs are estimated around ₹13 lakh, and individual student costs are approximately ₹1,200 monthly, rising to ₹57,600 for full Hifz courses . This dependency on philanthropy highlights the social responsibility and support maintained between the madrasa and local Muslim community. In efforts to grow, the madrasa is planning infrastructural enhancements, including new classrooms and expanded boarding facilities to better accommodate students. Though still in a developing phase, the institution maintains high aspirations to serve more learners, enrich curricula, and establish deeper communal roots through religious and social education . Educational offerings include: Quranic reading (Nazira) and Tajwid Full Hifz curriculum Persian language studies Comprehensive Deeniyath/Islamic theology Plans to add Tajwid & Qirraat specializations Institutional highlights: About 100 enrolled students; 24+ have completed Hifz Seven dedicated teaching staff, plus four support personnel Closed charitable funding model with no fixed endowments Strong community backing through Islamic philanthropy Sustained mission to expand facilities and academic reach This madrasa embodies the classical seminary model: religiously focused, community-supported, and academically committed—providing the next generation with theological grounding rooted in the Hanafi‑Deobandi tradition. With ongoing infrastructural ambitions and sustained community engagement, Madrasa E Arabia Qasimul Uloom is evolving into a significant educational pillar in the Kudligi region.
Year of Built: 2010 onwards
Address: V9XF+WVH, Madrasa E Arabia Qasimul uloom, Arabic Collage, NH50, opp. to Eidgah (Hanafi, Kudligi
Country: India
State: Karnataka
District: Ballari
Pincode: 583225
Longitude: 76.8580° E
Latitude: 15.1330°N