City of Knowledge Islamic Research Institute

Islamic Research Institute · Karachi

City of
Knowledge

مدينة العلم

A hub for encyclopaedic knowledge and multidisciplinary research — imparting Knowledge and Tarbiyyah to men, women and children, under the supervision of Dr. Umair Mahmood Siddiqui.

Weekly Dars-e-Quran — Surah Al-Jinn — Every Saturday · 9:00 – 10:00 pm✦Jumu'ah Khutbah & Dars-e-Quran — Surah Hud — Every Friday · Dars 1:00 – 1:45 pm · Jumu'ah 2:00 pm✦Dars-e-Shama'il Muhammadiyyah — Ongoing series · 46+ lessons on YouTube✦New lectures on Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani✦Dars-e-Shama'il Muhammadiyyah reaches Part 46✦

01Introduction

Knowledge and Tarbiyyah for every age.

City of Knowledge – Islamic Research Institute (CoK) serves as a dynamic hub for encyclopaedic knowledge and multidisciplinary research — imparting “Knowledge and Tarbiyyah”, “Learning and Teaching” and “Intellectual Acumen”, while paying significant attention to spiritual growth.

We provide knowledge for both men and women of all ages, and Tarbiyyah for young children through specially designed courses.

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City of Knowledge buildingA child speaking during a children's course

CoK

Est. by ITQAN Foundation

02What we impart

Four pillars of everything we teach.

Students at a City of Knowledge workshop

“Preparing minds to serve Islam with dedication.”

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Knowledge & Tarbiyyah

Authentic knowledge paired with character building for all ages.

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Learning & Teaching

Structured diplomas, specializations and language courses.

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Intellectual Acumen

Research, seminars and dialogue on contemporary issues.

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Spiritual Growth

Dars-e-Quran, Zikr and Tarbiyyah that nurture the heart.

Dr. Umair Mahmood SiddiquiHonorary Chairman

05Under the supervision of

Dr. Umair Mahmood Siddiqui

Dr. Umair Mahmood Siddiqui is an esteemed Islamic scholar of international renown and a Professor of Comparative Study of Religions in the Department of Islamic Studies at the University of Karachi. He has served as a member of the Council of Islamic Ideology under Pakistan's Federal Ministry of Law, and serves as the Patron-in-Chief of City of Knowledge.

He represents Pakistan at conferences of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (OIC) and has authored numerous books on theology, comparative religion, Islamic jurisprudence, law and history. He advocates a balanced approach he calls dynamic orthodoxy, firmly rooted in the Qur'an and the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

07Our campus

A setting built for deep learning.

A serene, respectable neighbourhood; well-furnished, spacious and fully air-conditioned classrooms.

Facilities
The Library

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The Library

Tafsir, Hadith, Sirah, Shariah, philosophy and travelogues.

Main Hall

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Main Hall

Spacious, air-conditioned and equipped with ed-tech tools.

Reception Lounge

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Reception Lounge

A dignified space to welcome scholars and guests.

Guest Area

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Guest Area

Comfortable seating for families and visitors.