Opening the Way for Further Studies, Thursina IIBS has Official Equalization (Muadalah) with Islamic University of Madinah
Following a long struggle, Thursina Islamic Boarding School (IIBS) finally gained equalization (muadalah) with Islamic University of Madinah (UIM). Muadalah signifies that the diplomas of Thursina IIBS graduates are officially recognized by UIM. The collaboration has paved a "special path" and "quota" to study in the prestigious campus of Medina.
Based on the certificate issued by UIM, muadalah has legally been effective since January 2025. Ustadz Mohamat Taufik, M.Ed., the Deputy of Study Abroad for Middle East and Turkey, explained that the recognition is not only valid in UIM, but also recognized by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education and other higher education institutions in the Arab region. "It provides students with about 75 percent of the access to UIM, while the remaining 25 percent depends on the individual skills of the students," said Ustadz Taufik.
The process had began in the month of Ramadan 2024. The Thursina IIBS team worked hard to complete the required documents in a month to be sent via email and observed by UIM, ensuring all requirements were met. In August 2024, representatives of Thursina IIBS visited UIM and were warmly welcomed. The visit resulted in signing of cooperation agreement by the UIM chairman. Officially, the muadalah certificate was presented in the International Conference at Thursina IIBS some time ago, marking a historic milestone for both institutions.
Thursina IIBS has a great vision to spread its alumni throughout the world, with UIM as one of the main destinations. The interest of students to learn in UIM is increasing, encouraging Thursina IIBS to bridge their enthusiasm with muadalah. "We would facilitate students who dream of studying in Saudi Arabia, both for diniyah or religious majors and non-religious ones," he added.
The accomplishment of muadalah is inseparated from the high standards met by Thursina IIBS. UIM only recognised schools with education system, curriculum quality, teachers, management, and teaching materials that fulfill international standards. Thursina IIBS has proudly performed all of the criteria required.
Ustadz Taufik emphasized the power of determination and preparation of students to advantage the existing opportunities.
One of the keys to success is language mastery, which is acquired to be learned earnestly. "Ustadz and ustadzah at Thursina are ready to guide students with fast and effortless methods," he added. Students are encouraged to excel their abilities persistently and get themselves ready to deal with global competition.
The golden opportunity is a proof of Thursina IIBS commitment to realize their dreams for achieving excellent education on the international stage.
Now, muadalah is a bridge for Thursina IIBS to open the door to UIM as well as unlock new hopes for all students to reach their ideas on the worldwide stage.