Al-Kawthar University is an idea born out of necessity. A fraternity of seasoned educationists with international exposure, who felt there were a lot of gaps to be bridged with regard to the objectives and methods of education, the environment, and the quality of the end product (the graduates), came together to offer a platform where truly educated personalities and accomplished teachers may be developed.
Ustadh Asim Ismail is a prolific social entrepreneur and a widely-sought trainer and consultant in education and Islamic studies.
He has thirteen years of experience in the private Islamic education sector (including serving as Head of the Islamic Department at a renowned School), with dedicated research in education for last eleven years, as well as eighteen years of book publishing experience.
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Ustadh Asim Ismail is a prominent educational and Islamic studies expert and a social entrepreneur. He is in high demand as a trainer and consultant. In addition to his eighteen years of experience as a book publisher, he has thirteen years of experience working in the private Islamic education sector (during which time he served as Head of the Islamic Department at a well-known School). He has also devoted the previous eleven years of his life to research in education.
Asim Ismail, a single person, started Alwasila with small-scale loans, health care, and help for the community. But now, it is a well-known trust that is the parent organization of seven other charitable groups. AlWasila works on projects in finance, health, community outreach, and managing disaster relief, among others. The AlWasila Trust was made to break the cycle of poverty, make it easier for poor people to get by financially, help people live with pride, and spread happiness. The AlWasila Trust raised more than 30 million rupees, which is used to help 18000 people with basic needs and adopt 88 families by giving them housing, food, and loans to get started.
A private educational project that focuses on providing a comprehensive education for Muslim families. This initiative also established the Tarbiyah International Curriculum and set the basis for the Fajr Academy and Fatiha Academy brands. As a professor, Asim Ismail has offered consulting services, conducted audits, traveled to, and delivered training in the following countries: South Africa, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Turkey, Somalia, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, Finland, and Sweden.
To design and implement a modern system of higher education inspired by
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and earliest generations of Muslims.
To keep the teaching and learning processes in line with current International trends and practices, Al-Kawthar University has a clear plan to establish collaboration with reputable Institutions of the world. An MOU has already been signed between Al-Kawthar University and Markfield Institute of Higher Education, Leicestershire, England. This MOU will facilitate academic and educational cooperation between the two institutions in the areas of teacher training, student exchange and joint research.
Al - Kawthar is the only University which has established a full-fledged training institute. The head of the training center is a highly reputable and well known personality with very extensive and rich experience. The Al - Kawthar Training institute supplements academic activity through various training programs for its students, faculty, and anyone from the outside world who wishes to hone their professional prowess.
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