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Founded
  
1996

Website
  
www.jamea.co.uk

Headquarters
  
Ashton Road, Lancaster

Jamea Al Kauthar

Jamea Al Kauthar is an independent academic girls’ establishment in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, aiming to educate Muslim girls over the age of eleven. Jamea started with 60 girls in September 1996 and currently has up to 450 students. Jamea Al Kauthar was using Royal Albert Hospital historical building since 1996, at the time of its construction, enjoyed the moral and financial support of members of the aristocracy and of wealthy businessmen.

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History

Jamea Al Kauthar began using the historic Royal Albert Hospital in 1996.

In 2013 three men were arrested following an alleged sexual assault and false imprisonment at an Jamea Al Kauthar Islamic College. After the investigation police have said no further action will be taken as "none of the conduct disclosed ... meets the threshold for criminal prosecution".

Present day

Jamea Al Kauthar organised a one day fundraiser to support the Ummah Welfare Trust (UWT) Pakistan Reconstruction Programme. They raised an outstanding £11,180.61 for those still suffering in the aftermath of last years floods.

Objectives

  • Teach students to acquire an in-depth understanding of Deen.
  • Developing the love for Allah and his Prophet.
  • Instilling religious and moral values, tolerance of other races and religions.
  • Producing individuals who have the capacity to think for themselves, to know their own minds but to have the flexibility to listen to others.
  • Encouraging all pupils to appreciate the needs of others and be sensitive to them, to work in teams and be able to recognise right from wrong.
  • Encourage students to respect and abide by the rule of law and be an exemplary citizen.

    • Achievements

    In the 2015 academic year, Jamea Al Kauthar participated in Poetopia competition, which was inspired by popular dystopian fiction. From excess of 16,500 entries from over 600 schools nationwide Jamea Al Kauthar GCSE results have been above the National Average, and ranged from 95-100%.

    References

    Jamea Al Kauthar Wikipedia
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