Al-Kauthar Islamic University (Urdu: ) is a Shia public, research university in Islamabad Capital Territory of Pakistan. It is located in Sector H-8/2 and was initially founded as the "Islamic University" in 2002. The university was named as “Alkauthar” at the name of Sura e Kauthar and in memory of Syeda Fatima Zahra SMA. The university has no affiliation or association with Al-Kawthar University located in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi.
History The foundation stone was laid in 1990 of a modern religious education center named “Jamia tu Al Kauthar”. In 2002 the Jamia started its academic activities. It is one of the largest Shiite educational institution in the sub-continent. At inception Jamia continued three basic Faculties, and will introduce new Faculties in the future.
Admissions Candidates for admission must have passed “Muqadimmat” from recognized Islamic institutes, with a minimum of 70% marks. The academic year runs for two semesters, from 1 August to 1 June, for 230 days with vacations in the academic year running for 135 days.
Research and publications Dar ul Quran Al Karim The aim is to propagate of true meanings of Quran for the natives of sub-continent. Translation of Quran Al Karim Number of editions printed 3 Many editions are printed by other publishers. Al Kauthar fi Tafseer ul Quran 2 out of 5 Volumes published. 3rd Volume will be published shortly.
See also Jamia Al-Kauthar Mosque Al Kauthar fi Tafsir Al Quran
References
External links https://www.alkauthar.edu.pk