Jamiatul Ilm Wal Huda

Jamiatul Ilm Wal Huda, also known as Darul Uloom Blackburn, is an 11–25 private, Islamic, boarding and day school for boys in Blackburn, Lancashire, England.^[2] It was established in 1997^[3] and its name means The College of Knowledge and Guidance.

Jamiatul Ilm Wal Huda
Image of the school in March 2007.
Location
30 Moss Street Blackburn , Lancashire , BB1 5JT England
Coordinates	53.7551°N 2.4635°W / 53.7551; -2.4635
Information
Type	Private, boarding and day school
Motto	Developing today's learners, inspiring tomorrow's leaders
Religious affiliation	Islam
Established	1997 (1997)
Local authority	Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Department for Education URN	131389 Tables
Ofsted	Reports
Principal	Abdus-Samad Ahmed
Gender	Boys
Age range	11–25
Enrolment	465 (2018)[1]
Capacity	550[1]
Website	www.jamiah.co.uk

Image of the school in May 2007.

The majority of pupils that attend the school are local, but some come from around the UK, and a small minority are international students.^[4] The school therefore offers boarding facilities for about a third of its pupils.^[5]

Purpose

The purpose of this institute is to allow individuals within the Islamic community to learn more about their religion, Islam. It also allows to teach the religion to others. Within some Islamic sects, it is also regarded as a compulsory act which can be fulfilled for the entire community if an individual within the community is sent to gain this knowledge. Henceforth, the obligatory act will be regarded as fulfilled for the entire community.

See also

• Darul Uloom Bolton
• Darul Uloom Bury
• Darul Uloom Al-Madania
• Darul Uloom London
• Darul Uloom Zakariyya
• Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya
• Mazahirul Uloom Saharanpur