Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao

Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao
TypePrivate sectarian basic and higher education institution
Established1956; 68 years ago (1956)
FounderSheikh Ahmad Bashir
Academic affiliations
League of Islamic Universities, ARTVET, MINTVET[citation needed]
PresidentMahdi Ahmad Basher[1]
Studentsc. 1,200 [citation needed]
Location
Marawi
,
Lanao del Sur
,
Philippines

8°00′42″N 124°17′06″E / 8.011536°N 124.284876°E / 8.011536; 124.284876
CampusJMM Campus:3 ha (7.4 acres)[2][3]
Medium of InstructionFilipino, English, Arabic
Colors Pink -  White -  Black
NicknameMatampay[citation needed]
Websitewww.jmm.edu.ph
Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao is located in Mindanao mainland
Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao
Location in Mindanao
Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao is located in Philippines
Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao
Location in the Philippines

The Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao (JMM) (lit. 'University of Muslim Mindanao') is one of the oldest and biggest Madaris in the Philippines.[4] It was established with the financial backing from the Agama Islam Society in 1956 by the late Sheikh Ahmad Bashir, his devoted companions from the Ulama (Ustad) and Traditional (Cali) Group.[5] Its English Department was founded in 1987 through Board Resolution No. 1-87, series of 1987 and sought the government recognition in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS) Order No. 24, series of 1985, also known as “Guidelines and Standards for the Recognition and Operation of Madaris.”[6][7] In the same year, Ma’had Mindanao Al-Arabie Al-Islamia was changed and adopted its present name.[8]

JMM is one of the few Arabic schools (madaris or madrasa) in the country[9] offering the complete levels of Islamic education — kindergarten, complete elementary, complete secondary and college courses.[10] Over the years, the JMM, after overcoming many challenges and operational problems has continued to exist as the living bastion of Islamic and Arabic studies and remained as a non-profit, non-stock educational institution of higher learning with 132 branches throughout the Philippines, predominantly in Mindanao. JMM is an active member of the League of Islamic Universities based in Cairo, Egypt. It was even voted as a member of the Executive Council in its General Assembly Meeting held in Amman, Jordan in 1999.[8]

In attaining its vision to produce peace-loving and development-oriented men and women, the JMM has graduated thousands of serviceable public servants; some are renowned and notable ones who have made good names in public service[11] with their field of studies. Former ARMM vice-governor, Mahid Mutilan was the most prominent one.[citation needed]

In furtherance of its objectives to produce men and women who will be proficient in English and Arabic, JMM offers a Certificate of Proficiency in English Language (COPEL).[11]

  1. ^ "Welcome to the Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao". JMM Website. Archived from the original on January 8, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2010.
  2. ^ "Campus Facilities". JMM Website. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
  3. ^ Google Map. aql&oq&safe=on&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl# "Welcome to the Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao". Google Maps. Retrieved October 19, 2010. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help); Check |url= value (help)
  4. ^ Panda, Ali B. "Islamic Education and Postmodernism in Philippine Secular State". WAMY Philippines. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
  5. ^ Tago, Abdul Hanan F. (June 13, 2006). "Philippines' First Islamic University Celebrates 50th Anniversary". Arab News. Archived from [http:// archive.arabnews.com/?page=4&section=0&article=83702&d=13&m=6&y=2006 the original] on March 30, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2010. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  6. ^ MECS Order No. 24, S. 1985 (April 1, 1985). "Guidelines and Standards for the Recognition and Operation of the Madaris". DepEd Website. Archived from gov.ph /cpanel/uploads/issuanceImg/DO%20No%2024%20s%201985.pdf the original (PDF) on March 8, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2010. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "Directory of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)" (PDF). Ched Website. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  8. ^ a b "History". JMM Website. Archived from the original on January 8, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
  9. ^ Esplanada, Jerry E. (July 20, 2009). "Mainstreaming Madrasa". Inquirer Website. Archived from the original on July 24, 2014. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
  10. ^ "Academic Programs". JMM Website. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
  11. ^ a b "Major Accomplishments". JMM Website. Retrieved March 6, 2012.