In an architectural and historical context, the term generally refers to a particular kind of institution in the historic Muslim world that primarily taught Sharia (Islamic law) and fiqh (jurisprudence), as well as …

By the end of the 12th century, madrasahs flourished in Damascus, Baghdad, Mosul, and most other Muslim cities. The madrasah functioned until the 20th century as a theological seminary and law …

Nov 6, 2017 · In Arabic and many Arabic-influenced languages, madrasa (madrasah, madraza, or medrese) represents any private, public, secular, and religious learning institution including a school …

Jul 30, 2018 · The most common of these schools is known as a madrasa. In general, madrasas focus on teaching the Qur’an, the recorded sayings of the Prophet Muhammad, sacred law and other …

Feb 19, 2025 · The madrasah tradition is one of the most ancient, rich and fascinating traditions of the Muslim world. Madrasahs, which are traditional centres of Islamic study and teaching, are these days …

Jun 21, 2025 · In Islamic history, madrasas are institutions where students study the Qur’an, Hadith (sayings of the Prophet (PBUH), Islamic law, theology, and often Arabic grammar and logic.

Mar 31, 2025 · The term ‘madrasa’ simply means ‘school’ in Arabic. Historically, madrasas in India were not only religious institutions but also provided secular education, especially in areas where formal …

Jan 5, 2026 · While originally the madrasa was contrasted with the kuttab or maktab, the children's schools in the Middle East, currently the term madrasa is sometimes used for establishments for …

In English, the term madrasah or "madrasa" usually refers more narrowly to Islamic institutions of learning.

Jun 27, 2018 · Madrasa, is an Islamic college, literally a "place of instruction," especially instruction in religious law. In medieval usage the term referred to an institution providing intermediate and …