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Date: 22 Apr 2003
From: Nawafir Tours SYRIA <nawafir-tours at mail.sy>
Subject:Ad from Nawafir Tours Syria
Hello from Damascus where the weather is wonderful and the sun is
beautifully shining
Would you be so kind as to pass the following email to Muslim students
or the Muslim association of your university. We want to inform them
about our services for Arabic / Islamic studies in Damascus and also
Islamic historical tours in the region.
Please contact us at = discover at nawafir-tours.com
Many thanks in advance.
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As salam alaikum Akhi
Here we send useful information about Studying Islam and arabic in
Damascus, the institutes (in attachment).
Islamic Studies services in Damascus.
NAWAFIR offers a package of services for the students in order to
inform about the institutes and courses, easy their arrival and landing
to the Middle East and arranges all study-related services, such
as airport transfer upon arrival, visiting the different schools,
registering the student at the institute of his choice, looking for
accommodation, guide-translator for the first days, and others
services.
Dimashq is one of the best cities to study Islam and Arabic, as it
offers a complete linguistic immersion. There are good Institutes, most
of them free, with good and serious studies. They offer programs over
several years (from 4 to 6). All courses are in ARABIC. Brothers and
sisters have their own institutes. Students will learn and improve
their classical Arabic, writing, reading, conversation, quickly while
they study many Islamic subjects: Quran, Tajwid, Fiqh, Hadith, Sira,
Tafsir, Sahabas' life, Grammar … Programs are intensive and loaded.
NAWAFIR offers the following services included in its rate:
1) Information about the institutes in Damascus, courses, programs,
conditions.
2) Welcome at the airport by Nawafir representative, transfer by
private car to the hotel down town
4) Three nights hotel before finding an accommodation.
3) Visiting with an escort the several institutes and registration in
one of their choice (institutes fees are not included in our rate)
5) Looking for an accommodation
6) Assistance for residence permit, assistance for registration in
Embassy
7) An escort for two/three days helping for registration, accommodation
and residence.
8) Know the scholars and the different dourouss in the Mosques
9) 3 Trips during the year (Bosra, Palmyra, the Fortress of the
Chevaliers)
10) Traditional Hammam
11) Visiting the museums in Damascus (National Museum, Al Azam Palace)
and historical monuments, Islamic architecture buildings.
Here we send some detailed information about 5 important Islamic
institutes (courses, studies description, subjects, books). It gives a
complete view on studies. You will find all the information about
studies. Furthermore, once you are here, we can introduce you to
some teachers and cheikhs with who you can study personally. I myself
studied Islamic Studies in Damascus for 4 years now (I am spanish
muslim convert) and I am really really satisfied. That's why we decided
to promote it.
In order to help us to give the most appropriate answer, please fill
the following form information for you:
Name:
Surname:
Age:
Date of birth:
Date of arrival:
Country of residence:
Origin:
Length of your stay:
Level of Arabic : beginner / intermediate / advanced
How much CORAN do you memorize? :
INSTITUTE of your choice:
Level of Studies: highschool / university
Kind of accommodation required:
You might have many question, so please feel free to contact us. We
will be happy to help you.
As salam alaikum
Muhammad Iskandar
Nawafir
Islamic Tours in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq
Study Islam In Damascus
Learn Arabic in Syria
Damascus - Syria
P.O Box 31109
Tel: 0096311- 232 1741 / 231 9327
Fax: 0096311- 231 9457
E-mail: nawafir-tours at mail.sy / discover at nawafir-tours.com
STUDY ISLAM IN DAMASCUS
Introduction: Why studying ISLAM?
In Islam, knowledge and studying are of the most important things.
Allah is the Aalim (the full of Knowledge) so He wants us to worship
Him with I’lm, with knowledge, not only in the purpose to know WHO we
are believing in and worshiping, but also to know HOW. We have to
worship Him not with ignorance or by imitation. Islamic science makes
one stronger in himself, in his life, in his believes.
((And from his servants, fear Allah the Ulamas, the ones who know))
Sura Al Araf 35 – verse 28
((Are equal those who know and those who don’t know?))
Sura Zumar 39 - verse 9
((Oh my Lord, give me more (advance me) in Knowledge))
Sura Taha 20 – verse 114
The first word revealed in Islam is ((Iqra)) ("Read") to show on what
our faith has to be built.
Our wonderful Prophet Muhammad (SAAS) told us:
- "Whoever seeks out a path to acquire knowledge Allah makes him easy a
path to Jannah" (Muslim)
- "Whoever dies while he is looking for Knowledge, he is considered as
Shaheed for the cause of Allah (Fisabilillah)".
- Seeking for Islamic knowledge, being in the way of Ilm, is a sign
that Allah loves you: "Whoever Allah wants good for him, He makes him
understand Deen (he grants them Fiqh - understanding)" (from Mua’wiyah
Ibn Abi Sufyan)
- "Verily Allah and His angels, even the ant in its hole and the fish
in the sea, verily (they all) pray for he who teaches people good."
Sahih – narrated by Tabaranee.
At the end of the 18th century – beginning of the 19th, there was a
strong movement for knowledge in Damascus due to coming of scholars
from many places: Maghrib (Cheikh Badr Din Al Hassani, Al Katanni, Amir
Abd AlQadr from Al Jaza-ir), Turkey (Mulla Ramadan Al Buti, Kuftaro),
Machriq, Hijaz (for I’lm al Qira’at – science of Quran recitation)
People from Cham and especially from Dimashq were reputated for their
concern on knowledge, searching it and spending money for its cause
(building schools, mosques, helping foreign students). Jabal Qasiun in
Damascus was known for the huge number of cheikh and schools (more than
360). And scholars from Dimashq were (and still are, Alhamduli Allah)
known for teaching with no counterpart.
The Prophet (Salla Allah alaihi wa salam) said important things about
Cham and specially Dimashq:
- The best people will gather in Cham at the end of the times.
- Aisa (alaihi as salam) will come back in Dimashq after Mehdi al
Muntathar.
Talabu al Ilm needs conditions, personal qualities qualities:
0. patience, courage, strongness, Science doesn’t come easily, with no
efforts, peacefully. Our big scholars (Bukhari, Imam Chafei, Malik, Abu
Hanifa, Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, An Nawawi, Ibn Tamiya … ) have suffered a lot
before arriving at these levels of Science and Iman.
1. time, sacrifice and efforts
2. pure intention and a purpose: to get rid of ignorance and weak Iman
and then help others to rid themselves of ignorance; for the pleasure,
satisfaction of Allah by what we are doing, to resurrect Islam, to make
shine this light in our hearts, around us and in the world
3. be sincere in our desire to learn Islam
((Why a contingent from every expedition would not devote themselves to
studies in religion and admonish their people when they return to them.
That thus they may learn to guard themselves against evil))
Sura Tawba - verse 122
Our sons don’t know the language of their faith (and probably their
mother tongue) but they memorise un-useful songs. They nearly can’t
read arabic, speak or understand. How can we educate our children who
are the next generation, and how will they educate their son at their
turn. Little by little, Arabic and science is going to disappear. It is
in our hands to change this. Just do it. Let’s give it a try. We don’t
loose anything. And for sure, Allah will not disregard our efforts and
they will no be vain.
Shaitan doesn’t want us to succeed in our way to study. He will do
anything to disturb us, put fences in our way, distract us. Shaitan
will tell you to leave it for later, that you are busy now (with you
job, with your future, with your Dunia) and that later in your life,
you shall take the time out to study Islam. After graduation, after
marriage, after you get a job. Life shall pass and the ‘after’ shall
live forever. Why do we have to postpone it?. For non Muslims, "Time is
money" so how much important should it be for Muslims?.
Damascus: A Premier Location for the Study of Islam
Dimashq is one of the best cities to study Islam and Arabic, offering a
complete linguistic immersion. You can come alone, with other brothers
willing to improve their Arabic and knowledge, with your wife and
children.
Unlike other more westernized countries in the Middle East like Jordan,
Egypt, Lebanon or Gulf countries, in Dimashq, few people speak English
or French, students will therefore be obliged to express themselves in
Arabic, make efforts to practice the language at all times and in all
situations of everyday life to communicate with locals. They will
listen, see, read in the streets, talk to people, buy, move, eat,
drink, sleep: in ONE word live (and even dream !!) in Arabic all day
long.
In another hand, Syrian people speak an Arabic (colloquial Arabic, Al
Ammia) which is very close to classical Arabic (Al Fus-ha), which gives
the great possibility to use classical Arabic with Syrians, who
understand it perfectly, and are willing to help foreigners to practice
it.
Way of life :
Here, students have the opportunity also to immerse themselves in a
more Islamic way of life and society. People are free to practice their
religion, there are mosques everywhere and the Adhan can be heard five
times a day. It is quite a conservative society. Furthermore, security
is maximum. Syria is considered by the United Nations as one of the
safest countries in the world (no theft, no violence, no arms, no
drugs). Students will really feel at home, or even better.
People
in Syria are very friendly, welcoming, and curious, and one makes
friends very quickly. Syrians have the traditional values of
hospitality and generosity, and treat their foreign guests with great
respect.
Furthermore, Syria is rich in history. It is described as a "Cradle of
Civilization" with vestiges of Greek, Roman, Byzantin, and Islamic
civilizations, and is recognized for its archeological wealth. The
monuments are numerous, incredible for their singularity and deserve a
visit: Palmyra, with its desert collonaded streets, Bosra, famous for
its black basalt Roman amphitheater, Aleppo, with its covered souks).
This will allow students to know the culture of their ancestors and the
history of Islam.
Life in Syria is cheap and affordable: eating, transportation,
accommodation are cheaper than Occident. Syria is a relatively
developed country. For alimentation, fruits and vegetables are
abundant, fresh, very tasty as they are naturally produced. For cow
meat and milk, there is few because of the climate but chicken, sheep
meat are common (even camel).
To have an idea, here are some prices, in order you make a comparison
of levels of life with your country:
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The bank system is not very developed, but we can find some offices for
international transfer (with a commission). The use of Internet is
developed, we find many Internet cafes everywhere.
The weather in Damascus is exceptionally good. 320 days a year there is
nice weather. In winter, it is quite cold (cold but sunny) and very hot
in summer (35C, dry heat so easily bearable). Nice seasons (spring and
autumn) are long and nice.
The accommodation is very various: from flat to house, alone or with
other students. We help the student to find accommodation in different
areas: Ruk Addin, Midan, Old town or close to Institutes (Mezze,
Muhajirin)
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The Institutes:
In Dimashq, there are good Islamic studies, the most important are five:
• Ma’had Aminya - Cheick Badr Din Al Hassany
• Mahad Fatah Al Islamy + master studies (Takhasus)
• Ma’had Al Furqan
• Ma’had Abou An Nour
• Ma’had Ta’dib wa Ta’lim
• And Damascus University (Charia’ Studies)
They offer programs over several years (from 4 to 6). All courses are
in ARABIC and classes are not mixed. Brothers and sisters have their
own institutes. Brothers will learn and improve their classical Arabic,
writing, reading, conversation, very quickly while they study many
Islamic subjects: Quran, Tajwid, Fiqh, Hadith, Sira, Tafsir, Sahabas,
Grammar … Programs are intensive and loaded.
A lot of students have preceded you. In each institute, we find from 40
to 70 nationalities from different ages (from 14 to 24): there are
Albanians, Kosovars, Macedonians, Bosnians, Turkish, Russians (tartars
and white russians), Daguistanies, Chechenians, Malaysians,
Indonesians, Philippines, Thailandians, Japanese, Chinese,
Americans-Canadians-Australian-British (from Muslim origin (Pakistanis
or Arabs) and converts), French, Belgians (from North Africa origin and
converts), Spanish, Moroccans, Algerians, Tunisians, Tchadians, Malies,
Senegalians, Guinians, Burkina Fasso, Nigerians, Somalies, Kirguies,
Ouzbeks, Tadjeks, Turkeminstanies, Brazilians, Chileans...
The studies in these institutes (courses, teaching books) are free as
they are Fisabillilah. The student is asked to respect the discipline,
to spend all his efforts in studying in order to come back to his
country proud of himself and of his Din, ready to make Dawa and
transmit to his brothers in his country what he learned in Damascus.
Most of the Institutes offer dorm accommodation (Cheick Badr Din, Abou
Nour, Furqan) for their foreign students (for free, Fisabilillah). They
are clean, with good organization. Students will really enjoy living in
this multi cultural atmosphere, with student from all over the world,
from different colors and different cultures. In dorm, food is included
(breakfast, lunch, diner). Each student has a bed, a cupboard,
individuals showers, washing machine. Doctor assistance is also
available.
For sisters, there are also good studies. Nawafir can accept them only
if they came with a brother, a relative or a group of sisters (because
it is a heavy responsibility). A good way for sisters to learn Arabic
is so have a private female teacher.
In Dimashq, there are a lot of dourouss in the mosques (Fiqh, Nahou
Grammar, Tafsir) given by big scholars. This allows students to
complete their studies, get the I’lm at the old way, stay in a good
atmosphere. There are also possibilities for private classes with young
teachers that know perfectly their specialties (Arabic language for
beginners and intermediates, Fiqh ,Sarf, Mantiq, Nahou).
There is also the possibility to study just Arabic in two institute for
foreigners (Damascus University and Mezze Institute) but:
1) they are paying institutes
2) Mixed classes, with students coming from many countries (Japan, East
Europe, French, Europeans, ….).
3) you just learn Standard Arabic. You miss all the Arabic used in
Islam as in Islamic Institutes, you learn a wide vocabulary as you
study Fiqh, Tafsir, Quran, and so many other subjects.
NAWAFIR
Services
NAWAFIR
offers the following services included in its rate:
1. Information about the different institutes, courses, programs,
conditions.
2. Welcome at the airport by Nawafir representative, transfer by
private car to the hotel down town
3. Three nights hotel (Diwan 3*, new, clean, decent) before finding an
accommodation.
4. Visiting the several institutes and registration in one of their
choice (institute fees are not included as it depends of the student's
choice)
5. Looking for an accommodation
6. Assistance for residence permit, assistance for registration in
Embassy
7. An escort for two/three days helping for registration, accommodation
and residence.
8. Know the scholars and the different dourouss in the Mosques
9. 3 Trips during the year (Bosra, Palmyra, the Fortress of the
Chevaliers)
10. Traditional Hammam
11. Visiting the museums in Damascus (National Museum, Al Azam Palace),
historical monuments and Islamic architecture buildings with a guide.
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Institutes fees are not included in our rate as it changes depending of
the institute, which is at the student's choice.
Aminya = free
Furqan = free (but deposit)
Abu Nur = arabic language (every two month) = 60 $
islamic studies = 140 $
Al Fatah = islamic studies = 200$ fisrt year / 100$ after
arabic course (one year) = 120 $
Tahdhib wa taalim = free
NAWAFIR
can also supply the following services:
• tours in Syria / Jordan / Lebanon
• welcoming parents and families in visit to Damascus
• Hajj and Umra services
• long stay accommodation at Diwan Hotel (owned by Nawafir)
• plane tickets
If you have any question or comments, please feel free to contact us.
Nawafir
Islamic Tours in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq
Study Islam In Damascus
Learn Arabic in Syria
Damascus - Syria
P.O Box 31109
Tel: 0096311- 232 1741 / 231 9327
Fax: 0096311- 231 9457
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