Assalaamu 'Alaikum. Ok, here's the deal...................? I want to apply to Umm Al-Qura?

Question

I got myself a problem. I'm 15 (16 in September) and I wanted to apply to Umm Al-Qura, I'm kean and want to be student of Deen so badly.....

Now I live in the U.K (time 3.10 a.m!), so the method of education is inevitably different. Every website tells me I need a "High School Diplomat" at Grade B. Now I need to know what (British) qualifications I need to get to be able to apply. Is it GCSE's or A levels and at what standard (Umm Al-Qura, done forget!).

Thank you in advance from your Muslim brother Mohamed.

Wassalaamu 'Alaikum.

Answer 1

Salam bro! Your intense want to learn deen is a great thing brother.

As for your qualifications to get into that school, i THINK I got the hang of British school system.  You guys go up to 11th grade where you do your GSCE's, right? Then 2 years college, and 2 years Uni.  Right?  What is A levels exactly?  If A levels is what you get after completeing 2 years college, I think the GSCE's certificate would be considered as your high school diploma.

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If A levels is finishing college for brits, I THINK that might be like getting Associate's Degree here- cuz you get your Associate's after 2 years of college. I think the GSCE's might be what is considered the high school diploma. I can't be sure tho. Sorry. =/

Answer 2

As Salaam to you all,

Your wish and drean are commendable but may I suggest that you go to the website of St. David's University, Lampeter in Wales and find the email address of a Dr Mawl Izzi Dien a lecturer in Islamic Studies. He is a lecturer who once was in Saudi Arabia before becoming a lecturer at St. David's. If anyone can give you guidance, then he certainly can.

Wa Salaam.  

Answer 3

Wa Alaikum as Salaam.

GCSE is equivalent to High School Diploma in the U.S.

I believe you can still apply to Umm al-Qurra with the GCSE. I take it you will first apply to the Ma'had? I suggest you put in your application soon, I'll ask one of the brothers at Umm al Qurra about the GCSE to make sure.  

Answer 4

It sounds like it can be either or. But they strongly suggest to finish undergrad studies, so in the long run it'd be easier to feed urself and family.

did u try bakkah.net? they have some contacts, and I don't know how long they take to reply.  

CONTACT INFORMATION

You can try to e-mail, phone, or fax them, but be patient:

Phone / fax: (011 from U.S.) 966 2 556 2525

E-mail: [e-mail]

Or you may contact a student currently enrolled at the university, using one of the following emails:

Regarding the Arabic Language Institute:

MEN: [e-mail]

WOMEN: [e-mail]

Regarding the Islamic colleges (BA level):

MEN: [e-mail]

WOMEN: [e-mail]

well I also know some people who either went to Umm Al-Qura, or going there, would you like/need contacts?

Answer 5

Umm Al-Qura in Mecca? Masha Allah, may Allah bless and guide you through your dreams :)

You have good answers here already, so I'm just gonna wish you good luck!