
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.
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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CoK
Est. by ITQAN Foundation
02What we impart
Four pillars of everything we teach.

“Preparing minds to serve Islam with dedication.”
Knowledge & Tarbiyyah
Authentic knowledge paired with character building for all ages.
Learning & Teaching
Structured diplomas, specializations and language courses.
Intellectual Acumen
Research, seminars and dialogue on contemporary issues.
Spiritual Growth
Dars-e-Quran, Zikr and Tarbiyyah that nurture the heart.
03Weekly timetable
Join a circle of knowledge this week.
Open to men, women and families — no registration needed for the weekly Dars.
04Media library
Lectures, Dars & discussions.
Honorary Chairman05Under 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.

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

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

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Reception Lounge
A dignified space to welcome scholars and guests.

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Guest Area
Comfortable seating for families and visitors.
08Research & publications
Books by Dr. Umair Mahmood Siddiqui.
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