Indo Islamic Heritage

Sunni Madarsa (Phulwari Sharif)

Darul Uloom Al-Islamia in Phulwari Sharif is a premier Sunni seminary under the Imarat-e‑Shariah trust. Established in January 2000, it provides comprehensive Islamic education—Tajweed, Hifz, Fazilat, Ifta & Qaza—within its magnificent three-storey campus. With faculties like Qur'an memorization and Islamic jurisprudence, it nurtures over 50 scholars under one roof. Managed by the socio‑religious body Imarat-e‑Shariah (founded 1921), the institution blends traditional scholarship with social services, technical institutes, and legal arbitration for Muslims in Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand.

Darul Uloom Al-Islamia (commonly referred to as Sunni Madarsa) is located at H3FF+F53, near the Shiʿa shrine area surrounding the Makhdoom Sahib Dargah in Phulwari Sharif, Patna (PIN 801505). It is run by Imarat-e-Shariah, a respected Muslim socio-religious organization founded on June 26, 1921, dedicated to Islamic education, legal arbitration (Darul Qaza), welfare, and modern technical instruction across Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand . The institution was inaugurated on January 28, 2000 (20 Shawwal 1420 AH) as a center for Fazilat-level training, subsequently expanding to include specialized departments for Ifta (Islamic jurisprudence advisory) and Qaza (religious judiciary). Within its three-floor structure, the Dars-e-Nizami curriculum is rigorously taught, including Quran, Tajweed, Hifz, Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, Arabic grammar, along with structured training for future Islamic jurists (Qazis) and muftis . By the mid-2000s, Al‑Islamia had become a notable institution, admitting over 50 scholars in its higher-level programs. Campus amenities include classrooms, dormitories, a mosque, technical training facilities, and plans for further expansion following continued land acquisition . As part of Imarat-e-Shariah, Darul Uloom Al-Islamia operates alongside technical institutes (e.g., computer, para-medical, ITI) and healthcare centers, showcasing its commitment to welfare and modern upliftment within a traditional framework . The seminary plays a central role in the religious and social life of Phulwari Sharif, a historic Muslim-majority suburb of Patna known for its Sufi shrines (e.g., Makhdoom Sahib, Shahi Sangi Masjid) and spiritual heritage . Imarat-e-Shariah's legal arm, Darul Qaza, based here, is well-regarded—handling an estimated 20,000 cases and respected by several High Courts .

Year of Built: Founded Jan 28, 2000 (Fazilat department); underlying structure likely built around that time

Address: Darul Uloom Al‑Islamia, H3FF+F53, Phulwari Sharif, Patna, Bihar 801505, India

Country: India

State: Bihar

District: Patna

Pincode: 801505

Longitude:  85.0794° E

Latitude: 25.5775° N