Madrasa

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. How long is Madrasa?Served the Ottoman Empire for nearly 600 years, beginning in 1330
2. What is the funding mechanism?Often supported by endowments (waqf) ensuring operational continuity and accessibility
3. Why were madrasas built in the 11th century?They were built to give people a formal place to learn about religion and law, and to keep the knowledge safe with endowments.
4. What subjects do students learn in a madrasa?Students learn the Quran, Hadith, Arabic, Islamic law, and also subjects like mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.

Waqf: An Islamic endowment of property or money for charitable or religious purposes, often funding institutions like madrasas.
Talib al-'Ilm: An Arabic term meaning 'seeker of knowledge,' referring to students in madrasas and other Islamic educational settings.
Qadi: A judge in an Islamic court, responsible for interpreting and applying Islamic law.