About

Overview

Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada is a missionary-training college devoted to moral, spiritual and religious education, and to preparing students who will serve the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. It is based in Maple, Ontario. The Jamia currently has about 70 students, and more than 60 alumni are serving across the globe.

Teaching is grounded in the Holy Qur’an, the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), and the writings of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian, the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace). Faculty keep a close watch on the spiritual and moral training of students alongside their academic work.

History

The institution of Jamia Ahmadiyya was established in 1906 by the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah and Mahdi (on whom be peace). He felt the need for a school of religious education after the demise of two of his companions, Hazrat Maulawi Burhanuddin Jhelumi and Hazrat Maulawi Abdul-Karim Sialkoti.

Mission

To give students the knowledge, discipline and commitment needed for excellence in spirituality, morality, the propagation of Islamic teachings, service to humanity, education, scholarship and research.

Jamia aims to maintain a respectful academic community in which study, moral and spiritual uplift, work and extracurricular activities are carried out with sincerity.

Its focus is learning, leadership, spiritual and moral improvement, and the promotion of Islamic values.

Location

Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada is located at: