Omdurman Islamic University

Omdurman Islamic University (pronunciation: om-dur-man is-lam-ic u-ni-ver-si-ty) is a significant institution in the field of higher education and research in Sudan.

Etymology

The name "Omdurman" is derived from the city of Omdurman, the second largest city in Sudan, where the university is located. "Islamic" refers to the university's focus on Islamic studies, and "University" signifies its status as a higher education institution.

History

Omdurman Islamic University was established in 1912 as an Islamic law college and later transformed into a university in 1965. It is one of the oldest universities in Sudan and Africa, with a rich history of contributing to Islamic and Arabic studies.

Faculties

The university comprises several faculties, including the Faculty of Sharia and Law, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Medicine, and Faculty of Engineering.

Related Terms

Sharia: Islamic canonical law based on the teachings of the Quran and the traditions of the Prophet.
Arts: A broad subdivision of culture, composed of many expressive disciplines.
Education: The process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits.
Economics: The social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
Medicine: The science and practice of establishing the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Engineering: The use of scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, and other items.

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