Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao
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The Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao (Unibersidad ng Muslim Mindanao in Filipino
) (JMM) is one of the oldest and biggest Madrasah
s in the Philippines
. It was established by financial backing from the Agama Islam Society
in 1956 by the late Sheikh
Ahmad Basher, his devoted companions from the Ulama
(Ustad
) and Traditional (Cali) Group. Its English Department was founded in 1987 through Board Resolution No. 1-87, series of 1987 and sought the government recognition in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS) Order No. 24, series of 1985, also known as “Guidelines and Standards for the Recognition and Operation of Madaris.” In the same year, Ma’had Mindanao Al-Arabie Al-Islamia was changed and adopted its present name.
JMM is one of the few Arabic schools (madaris or madrasah) in the country offering the complete levels of Islamic education — kindergarten, complete elementary, complete secondary and college courses. Over the years, the JMM, after overcoming many challenges and operational problems has continued to exist as the living bastion of Islamic and Arabic studies and remained as a non-profit, non-stock educational institution of higher learning with 132 branches throughout the Philippines, predominantly in Mindanao
. JMM is an active member of the League of Islamic Universities
based in Cairo, Egypt. It was even voted as a member of the Executive Council in its General Assembly Meeting held in Amman, Jordan in 1999.
In attaining its vision to produce peace-loving and development-oriented men and women, the JMM has graduated thousands of serviceable public servants; some are renowned and notable ones who have made good names in public service with their field of studies. Former ARMM
vice-governor, Dr. Mahid Mutilan was the most prominent one.
In furtherance of its objectives to produce men and women who will be proficient in English and Arabic, JMM offers a Certificate of Proficiency in English Language (COPEL).
JMM was started with simple primary education in seven classrooms at the residence of former Lanao del Sur Provincial Governor Abdulgaffor Madki Alonto in Lolong, Dansalan. Dansalan, Marawi City’s old name, was the capital of the undivided Lanao province. This Madrasah was initially named Madrasatul Arabiya, offering preparatory and elementary grades with eight teachers. The first batch had 150 students enrolled. From then on the board of directors started organizing many more madrasah in the Mindanao region.
In 1961, an agreement was signed between Sheikh Ahmad and Sheikh Abdurrahman Pacasum, owner of land situated at Pacasum Street, Lumbaca Madaya, Marawi City that part of Sheikh Pacasum's land will be used for the madrasah for 30 years without monetary compensation. Meanwhile, a secondary school was established: Ma’had Mindanao Al-Arabie Al-Islamie.
In 1962, the Agama Islam Academy located in Ganassi, Lanao del Sur
was established, offering complete levels of English education until it closed in 1987.
In 1972, the Ma’had Mindanao Al-Arabie Al-Islamie was transferred to Darussalam, Matampay, Marawi City as its main campus. Sheikh Esmail Laut Sarip and Lanao del Sur Governor Mohammad Ali Dimaporo assisted sympathetically for the appeal of Sheik Ahmad to his Excellency Philippines Ppesident, Ferdinand E. Marcos, that a portion of land at the site shall be excluded from military reservation pursuant to Proclamation No. 2223, which was signed by the president.
Moreover, a component part of this land was donated to Agama Islam Society by Sultan Tiboron Maruhom, of Guimba, through the benevolent help of then Marawi city mayor, Omar M. Dianalan, and Hadji Mohammad Camote Maruhom.
For many years, it has remained as a madrasah catering to the religious and education needs of the Muslim Filipinos and the Bangsamoro people in the Philippines, particularly in Marawi and the province of Lanao del Sur. In 1987, Ma’had Mindanao Al-Arabie Al-Islamia was changed through board resolution and uses Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao.
In summer of 1987, through Board Resolution No. 1-87, series 1987 and the untiring efforts of Dr. Mohammad Hassoubah, a visiting Professor from Republic of Egypt to the Mindanao State University
, Hon. Salipada S. Tamano, former Department of Education ARMM Regional Secretary, Dr. Mario Rodriguez, Prof. Marlene H. Tamano, and Prof. Salic L. Mangco the English Department was organized with Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao as its official name. Its education programs are aimed at implementing the kind of education recommended by the First World Conference on Muslim Education (held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1977) which is concerned with the teaching of spiritual and material aspects needed by Muslim Filipinos living in a modern Philippine society. Courses offered follow government-approved curriculum and are enriched with Islamic and Arabic overtones.
It is the infinite blessings of the God Almighty, that serve as the prime mover and principal patron in the steady growth of the school from a simple Ma’had in the 1950s to a full grown institution of higher learning both in Arabic and English as it is today with thousands graduates from its main campus alone.
The Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao is now the premier institution of madrasah education not only in Mindanao but also throughout the Philippines.
, mathematics
, history
, and Islamic studies
. There were contests, not limited to spelling bee
and math quizzes, reading Quran competition, sports, and etc.
On the occasion of the JMM’s 50th anniversary, Mr. Ismael Saleh, the secretary-general of Jamiatul Muslim Mindanao said that the university is the first institution in the Philippines to introduce and teach Arabic to many generations of Filipino Muslims. Its Arabic language course is attracting Filipino Muslims and non-Muslims alike, as the booming economy in the Gulf countries is drawing the attention of job-seekers.
The celebration was concluded by reminding all its components that the JMM is guided by the idea that Islamic education — which emphasizes, spiritual, moral, physical, intellectual social and technical development — is a panacea for ignorance, poverty, illiteracy, and other social ills.
Filipino language
This move has drawn much criticism from other regional groups.In 1987, a new constitution introduced many provisions for the language.Article XIV, Section 6, omits any mention of Tagalog as the basis for Filipino, and states that:...
) (JMM) is one of the oldest and biggest Madrasah
Madrasah
Madrasah is the Arabic word for any type of educational institution, whether secular or religious...
s in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It was established by financial backing from the Agama Islam Society
Agama Islam Society
The Agama Islam Society is a consultative council of Islamic scholars that are based in Marawi City, Philippines. The basis in instituting the society is to act as an assembly in the establishment of Islam in 1956. The society was organized and led by late Sheikh Ahmad Bashir in the year 1955...
in 1956 by the late Sheikh
Sheikh
Not to be confused with sikhSheikh — also spelled Sheik or Shaikh, or transliterated as Shaykh — is an honorific in the Arabic language that literally means "elder" and carries the meaning "leader and/or governor"...
Ahmad Basher, his devoted companions from the Ulama
Ulama
-In Islam:* Ulema, also transliterated "ulama", a community of legal scholars of Islam and its laws . See:**Nahdlatul Ulama **Darul-uloom Nadwatul Ulama **Jamiatul Ulama Transvaal**Jamiat ul-Ulama -Other:...
(Ustad
Ustad
Ustad is an Arabized Persian word is a honorific title for a Muslim man in South Asia. The title precedes the name and is usually used for well regarded teachers and artists, most often musicians. It is applied and used via informal social agreement. It is abbreviated as ut. or ud.-References:*...
) and Traditional (Cali) Group. Its English Department was founded in 1987 through Board Resolution No. 1-87, series of 1987 and sought the government recognition in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS) Order No. 24, series of 1985, also known as “Guidelines and Standards for the Recognition and Operation of Madaris.” In the same year, Ma’had Mindanao Al-Arabie Al-Islamia was changed and adopted its present name.
JMM is one of the few Arabic schools (madaris or madrasah) in the country offering the complete levels of Islamic education — kindergarten, complete elementary, complete secondary and college courses. Over the years, the JMM, after overcoming many challenges and operational problems has continued to exist as the living bastion of Islamic and Arabic studies and remained as a non-profit, non-stock educational institution of higher learning with 132 branches throughout the Philippines, predominantly in Mindanao
Mindanao
Mindanao is the second largest and easternmost island in the Philippines. It is also the name of one of the three island groups in the country, which consists of the island of Mindanao and smaller surrounding islands. The other two are Luzon and the Visayas. The island of Mindanao is called The...
. JMM is an active member of the League of Islamic Universities
League of Islamic Universities
The League of Islamic Universities is an association of Islamic universities.It is based in Cairo.The Chairman is Abdallah Ben Abdel Mohsen At-Turki, who is also General Secretary of the Muslim World League.-Principals:...
based in Cairo, Egypt. It was even voted as a member of the Executive Council in its General Assembly Meeting held in Amman, Jordan in 1999.
In attaining its vision to produce peace-loving and development-oriented men and women, the JMM has graduated thousands of serviceable public servants; some are renowned and notable ones who have made good names in public service with their field of studies. Former ARMM
ARMM
ARMM can mean:* Automated Retroactive Minimal Moderation, a program to aid in the control of Usenet abuse, see ARMM * Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao...
vice-governor, Dr. Mahid Mutilan was the most prominent one.
In furtherance of its objectives to produce men and women who will be proficient in English and Arabic, JMM offers a Certificate of Proficiency in English Language (COPEL).
Origin and being
The Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao in Marawi City was established and headed by late Sheikh Ahmad Basher, who served as founding President from 1956 until 1989.Founding members of the Board of Directors
- Sheikh Ahmad Basher (founding president and chairman)
- Sheikh Ali S. Usudan (member)
- Sheikh Mohammad Satar (member)
- Sheikh Ibrahim Sharief (member)
- Sheikh Ibrahim Nadeer (member)
- Hadji Omar Macarimbang (member)
- Hadji Mustafa Pacaambung (member)
- Hadji Abdulmadid Imam (member)
- Hadji Ali Minodar (member)
- Hadji Usman Paporo (member)
- Hadji Nasruddin Basman (member)
- Hadji Cali Ghulam (member)
- Hadji Rascal Cali (member)
- Hadji Abdulmadid Cali (member)
- Atty. Mama Busran (member)
JMM was started with simple primary education in seven classrooms at the residence of former Lanao del Sur Provincial Governor Abdulgaffor Madki Alonto in Lolong, Dansalan. Dansalan, Marawi City’s old name, was the capital of the undivided Lanao province. This Madrasah was initially named Madrasatul Arabiya, offering preparatory and elementary grades with eight teachers. The first batch had 150 students enrolled. From then on the board of directors started organizing many more madrasah in the Mindanao region.
In 1961, an agreement was signed between Sheikh Ahmad and Sheikh Abdurrahman Pacasum, owner of land situated at Pacasum Street, Lumbaca Madaya, Marawi City that part of Sheikh Pacasum's land will be used for the madrasah for 30 years without monetary compensation. Meanwhile, a secondary school was established: Ma’had Mindanao Al-Arabie Al-Islamie.
In 1962, the Agama Islam Academy located in Ganassi, Lanao del Sur
Ganassi, Lanao del Sur
Ganassi is a 1st class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 18,947 people in 3,038 households.-Barangays:Ganassi is politically subdivided into 32 barangays.* Bagoaingud...
was established, offering complete levels of English education until it closed in 1987.
In 1972, the Ma’had Mindanao Al-Arabie Al-Islamie was transferred to Darussalam, Matampay, Marawi City as its main campus. Sheikh Esmail Laut Sarip and Lanao del Sur Governor Mohammad Ali Dimaporo assisted sympathetically for the appeal of Sheik Ahmad to his Excellency Philippines Ppesident, Ferdinand E. Marcos, that a portion of land at the site shall be excluded from military reservation pursuant to Proclamation No. 2223, which was signed by the president.
Moreover, a component part of this land was donated to Agama Islam Society by Sultan Tiboron Maruhom, of Guimba, through the benevolent help of then Marawi city mayor, Omar M. Dianalan, and Hadji Mohammad Camote Maruhom.
For many years, it has remained as a madrasah catering to the religious and education needs of the Muslim Filipinos and the Bangsamoro people in the Philippines, particularly in Marawi and the province of Lanao del Sur. In 1987, Ma’had Mindanao Al-Arabie Al-Islamia was changed through board resolution and uses Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao.
In summer of 1987, through Board Resolution No. 1-87, series 1987 and the untiring efforts of Dr. Mohammad Hassoubah, a visiting Professor from Republic of Egypt to the Mindanao State University
Mindanao State University
Mindanao State University is a public coeducational institution of higher education located in the Islamic City of Marawi, Philippines...
, Hon. Salipada S. Tamano, former Department of Education ARMM Regional Secretary, Dr. Mario Rodriguez, Prof. Marlene H. Tamano, and Prof. Salic L. Mangco the English Department was organized with Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao as its official name. Its education programs are aimed at implementing the kind of education recommended by the First World Conference on Muslim Education (held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1977) which is concerned with the teaching of spiritual and material aspects needed by Muslim Filipinos living in a modern Philippine society. Courses offered follow government-approved curriculum and are enriched with Islamic and Arabic overtones.
It is the infinite blessings of the God Almighty, that serve as the prime mover and principal patron in the steady growth of the school from a simple Ma’had in the 1950s to a full grown institution of higher learning both in Arabic and English as it is today with thousands graduates from its main campus alone.
The Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao is now the premier institution of madrasah education not only in Mindanao but also throughout the Philippines.
Golden jubilee celebration
On June 11, 2006, the Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao began its week long golden jubilee celebration. The opening ceremony had reading of the Holy Quran and flag raising. Open room exhibits featured displays of projects in disciplines such as scienceScience
Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe...
, mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...
, history
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
, and Islamic studies
Islamic studies
In a Muslim context, Islamic studies can be an umbrella term for all virtually all of academia, both originally researched and as defined by the Islamization of knowledge...
. There were contests, not limited to spelling bee
Spelling bee
A spelling bee is a competition where contestants, usually children, are asked to spell English words. The concept is thought to have originated in the United States....
and math quizzes, reading Quran competition, sports, and etc.
On the occasion of the JMM’s 50th anniversary, Mr. Ismael Saleh, the secretary-general of Jamiatul Muslim Mindanao said that the university is the first institution in the Philippines to introduce and teach Arabic to many generations of Filipino Muslims. Its Arabic language course is attracting Filipino Muslims and non-Muslims alike, as the booming economy in the Gulf countries is drawing the attention of job-seekers.
The celebration was concluded by reminding all its components that the JMM is guided by the idea that Islamic education — which emphasizes, spiritual, moral, physical, intellectual social and technical development — is a panacea for ignorance, poverty, illiteracy, and other social ills.