Vacations
The academic year has three breaks: approximately ten days around Eid al-Adha, two weeks at the end of the second term, and two months around Ramadan at the end of the year. See Term Dates for the published dates.
Holiday arrangements
Students who do not travel home may go out in Jamaah. Huffadh may lead Tarawih prayers in towns across Southern Africa during Ramadan.
Students need permission to stay on campus during holidays and must arrange their own meals. The kitchen is closed during the Ramadan and mid-year breaks.
Weekends and leave
The weekend break runs from after Asr on Saturday until before Maghrib on Sunday. Local students may go home; international students usually stay on campus or go out in Jamaah for 24 hours. Students must obtain permission before leaving campus, including during weekends.
Visiting students
Family and friends may visit between Asr and Maghrib from Monday to Saturday, and between Fajr and Maghrib on Sundays. Arrange visits outside these hours with the office. Female visitors are asked to dress modestly in accordance with the institute’s requirements.
For museum visits, see The Museum. For directions and office hours, see Contact.
Examinations and reports
Examinations take place at the end of each of the three terms, and students receive progress reports. Book flights for after the examination period. Students may not leave before completing all their examinations.
Phones and devices
Students may use mobile phones on Sundays under supervision, or in an emergency. Hifdh students’ phones are kept by their Teachers; Aalim students’ phones are kept at the office. Phones are collected after Fajr on Sunday and returned after Asr that day. Laptops and other electronic devices are prohibited.
Transport
Arrange transport directly with the contacts below.
- Mohammed Akhalwaya: +27 81 736 3706
- Naeem Rahman: +27 76 360 0054
- Hfz Cassim Kathrada: +27 82 858 9427