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  1. Hafiza16 April 2018 at 03:18

    Assalaamualaykum, I lived in Cario and studied Arabic for a year two years ago. I always intended to study at azhar but I was trying to find a way to study privately and then to enrol directly into the university (rather than spending several years in the college and secondary school system). I found it difficult to find a teacher who could teach me the curriculum and my Arabic is still not up to standard. I'm planning on returning again this year in shaa Allah. Would you recommend that I just get into the azhar system regardless of the level or keep trying to find something privately? JazakaAllah khayr

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    1. Egypt Support2 July 2018 at 07:37

      Wa alaikum salaam
      Pray you are well.
      Unfortunately it is not possible for a student to go directly into the university. They have to first enter the college/secondary school system. The number of years one spends there is determined by the students current level, so for some it could be shorter than it may for others.
      The best thing for you to do would be to immediately submit your name once you get to Cairo. Nowadays it takes approximately 9-12 months for students names to appear on the acceptance list. In this time you can work on improving your Arabic with a private teacher and prepare yourself for the entrance exams. If you work hard this should be sufficient time for you to develop your Arabic enough to achieve a good level in the entrance exams. If you do well in the exams and manage to enter the Thanawiyah you may only have to spend 1-2 years in the ma'had before entering the university

      May Allah make it easy for you

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  2. Anonymous22 July 2018 at 15:15

    Sorry brother but I have a few questions once again,
    1. Do cops go to students houses /apartments to check on their visa status?
    2. After completing phase 1 of al ibaanah would one be fluent in speaking because I have read they do lots of grammar maybe even at the expense of Speaking? And how long does phase 1 lasts for?
    3. If one frequents the masaajid would one get arrested /detained?
    4. Are there places where they teach Quran and tajweed for free and do they issue ijazah? And are they salafi? And where are they located?
    5. And finally is the tap water safe to drink? If not, how much does bottled water cost?

    Jazak Allahu Khayran

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    1. Anonymous11 August 2018 at 23:01

      I'm Egyptian and I never drink tap water. Bottled water is very cheap. You can subscribe to services where they send you filtered water every week.

      You won't get arrested for merely frequenting the masjid. However, if you draw attention to yourself you might bring unnecessary attention to yourself. Of all the brothers i've known or known of who have studied in Egypt, only 3 were questioned by the police and held in the station for some time. Overall it is pretty safe.

      Regarding Quran, the brothers have a page about that. Al haramain is run by salafis and there are many salafi private teachers who give ijazah. Once you arrive in Egypt and network with the western brothers they'll point you in the right direction.

      As for Al ibaanah, it will depend largely on your own hard work. What matters more than the institute is what you do outside of class. Are you going to revise, practice your arabic, read arabic books and attend/listen to Arabic lectures or are you going to backbite people with your Western friends whilst drinking sugar cane juice?

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  3. Faraz Ahmed29 August 2018 at 11:16

    Assalamu Alaikum,
    I was told there is a whatsapp group for brothers who intend to study in Egypt? How can I join it?

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    1. Unknown28 June 2020 at 20:41

      im looking to get into this group chat? can u help me out

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  4. Anonymous10 September 2019 at 00:39

    Is it still advis able for Western students to study in Egypt?

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  5. Unknown13 August 2020 at 15:19

    Assalaamu alaykum,
    I have studied in Cairo a few times including with my family and i would like to contribute a small piece towards this blog - please can you contact me so that i can send in my piece to you for consideration. JZK.

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  6. Anonymous4 January 2021 at 06:36

    Assalamualaikum. This might be a strange one but is marrying an Egyptian viable or possible?

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    1. Anonymous11 August 2021 at 00:55

      Why on earth would anyone one marry and Egyptian. I have had a few friends that did and they say they women made their life's hell. They arent religious as you would think. Also if you think its going to help you stay in egypt by marrying one then that is a no. I knew a person who married one and had a kid with them It did not help them. They still had to apply for a foreigner visa. Now the child had duel citizenship but parent nope. Do you self a favor and if you are going to study then do so but dont get to friendly with the Egyptian people. this is the rule most of us foreigners follow

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  7. Unknown28 March 2022 at 12:45

    Peace be upon you dear brother.
    I have a question please. Actually I wish to go in Egypt to study arabic language at Al-Ibanaah Arabic center, then to automatically get into Al azar University well knowing I already have the equivalent of Egypt high school and licence diploma. Now I wanna know if that can be possible, if not what would be an eventual procedures to follow?
    Thanks in advance!

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  8. Anonymous20 June 2022 at 09:56

    Assalamu Alikum, can the publisher try to update this blog please- not been updated a while. May Allah reward you still for your efforts!

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  9. Anonymous11 August 2022 at 06:19

    Is there a watsapp group for people going to Egypt for studies ?

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  10. Anonymous29 November 2022 at 04:38

    Asalaam walaikum. I am hoping to attend arabic course in Egypt next July to August. If anyone wants to go please message me and I will send my number for further contact

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    1. Anonymous5 February 2023 at 16:33

      Walaykumsalaam I’m from London and also planning on going inshaAllah? Where are you from?

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    2. Anonymous11 March 2023 at 12:43

      وعليكم السلام
      I'm from London as well, planning on going to Cairo within the next few months إن شاء الله. Email me at khalafsaid5@hotmail.com

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  11. Anonymous17 May 2023 at 17:57

    Salam I’m planning to also move to cairo in September, I’m also from london, get in contact with me insha’allah my telegram @qhm091

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  12. Anonymous12 August 2023 at 16:57

    Selamunaleykum,
    Is it safe for a muslim woman to move to cairo alone for learning arabic or is the chance high that something will happen?

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