Academy of Sharia and Advanced Studies

Academy of sharia and advanced studies (ASAS)
Address
Map
Shakthan Nagar, near Heart Hospital

Thrissur
,
Kerala
680001

India
Coordinates10°30′43″N 76°12′48″E / 10.512068297320406°N 76.2133535663957°E / 10.512068297320406; 76.2133535663957
Information
TypeHigher Education
Religious affiliation(s)Samastha Kerala Jem'iyyathul Ulema
AuthorityMalik Bin Deenar Islamic Complex (MIC)
PrincipalMuhammad Faizy Onampilly
Student Union/AssociationASAS STUDENTS' FEDERATION (ASF)
Websitehttps://miconline.org/

The Academy of Sharia and Advanced Studies (ASAS), run by Malik Bin Deenar Islamic Complex, located in Thrissur, is the first Islamic institute to include Sanskrit in its syllabus.[1][2] Teaching Sanskrit,[3][4] also known as "Deva Bhasa," to its students with the help of Hindu Scholars.[5] As part of including Sanskrit, here important portions of the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Mahabharata, and Ramayana are selectively taught.[6][7][8][9][10][11]

According to a statement made to the Press Trust of India (PTI) by Hafiz Aboobacker, the previous Sanskrit syllabus lacked detail.[12] However, a new syllabus has been introduced, which covers an eight-year curriculum starting from the plus-two level and continuing through post-graduation. Aboobacker emphasized that the latest syllabus provides a more comprehensive framework for the study of Sanskrit.

The institution known as the "Academy of Sharia and Advanced Studies" is frequently referred to as "MIC ASAS" by the surrounding community. The MIC ASAS has been teaching its students selective portions of the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Mahabharata, and Ramayana in Sanskrit for the last seven years.[13]

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  2. ^ Singh, Ronit Kumar (2022-11-14). "Breaking Stereotypes To Impart Knowledge! Islamic Institute In Kerala Teaches Sanskrit To Students". thelogicalindian.com. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  3. ^ "Islamic study centre develops Sanskrit syllabus in Kerala". The Times of India. 2023-01-16. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  4. ^ "Gita, Sanskrit taught in this Kerala-based Islamic institute's syllabus". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  5. ^ "Islamic institute in Kerala sets example by teaching Sanskrit". The Indian Express. 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  6. ^ "Kerala: Islamic Institute Starts Sanskrit Course, Sets Example Amid Saffronisation Debate". www.outlookindia.com/. 2022-11-13. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  7. ^ "Islamic Institute in Kerala to teach Bhagvad Gita, Sanskrit Hindu texts as part of its syllabus". www.oneindia.com/. 2023-01-17. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  8. ^ "Hindu texts, Sanskrit in Islamic school". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  9. ^ PTI (2022-11-13). "Islamic institution in Thrissur teaches students Sanskrit, Gita, Upanishads". The South First. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  10. ^ Web Desk (2022-11-13). "Kerala Islamic institute teaches Sanskrit and Upanishads". english.madhyamam.com. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  11. ^ "Kerala's Islamic institution teaches Sanskrit, Hindu scriptures". www.indianarrative.com. 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  12. ^ "Kerala's Academy of Sharia and Advanced Studies teaches Hindu texts in Sanskrit to students". Edex Live. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  13. ^ Rahul (2023-01-16). "Bhagavad Gita Part Of Sanskrit Syllabus Of Islamic Institute In Kerala". Thelocalreport.in. Retrieved 2023-03-14.