JAMIATU MUSLIM MINDANAO

Islamic Foundation Incorporated

Darusalam Matampay, Marawi City
Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao Matampay, Marawi City 9700 Philippines Mobile: 0917-2758874 | 0915-6147165 | 0915-2758899 Email: info@jmm.edu.ph

Philosophy
In line with its vision to provide quality education, the Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao is guided by the wisdom that Islamic education emphasizing spiritual, moral, physical, intellectual social and technical development is a panacea for ignorance, poverty, illiteracy, infidelity, and other ills and problems of the society.

Vision
Through academic excellence in teaching and learning, the JMM envisions to build a community of good citizens who practice the Islamic values of peace, love and balanced spiritual, moral and nation al development.

Mission
As a government-recognized Islamic institution of higher learning, the Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao has the ultimate mission to develop peace loving men and women by inculcating the virtues of spirituality, morality, serviceability, honesty and integrity as prerequisites for peace and development in the entire region particularly in Mindanao. Specifically, the JMM aims to achieve the following objectives: 1. To offer Islam-oriented education to the Maranaos, Maguindanaos, Tausogs and other Muslim tribe for their religious, social, cultural and economic development. 2. To serve as Institution of learning that inculcates mental and physical disciplines befitting a Muslim through the observance of Islamic ethics and morality. 3. To continue to assist in the government efforts to eradicate illiteracy among Muslim Filipinos by providing a well organized and systematic literacy classes in Arabic and English for adults and out-of school youths. 4. To serve as Center for Arabic Language and Islamic Studies in the Region by providing facilities, expertise, and degree and non-degree programs in Arabic Language Teaching.

5. To serve as Islamic Technology Resource Learning Center by offering short-term manpower training for Muslims to develop skills needed in the export labor market in the Middle East. 6. To serve as a depository of Muslim written literature, arts, scientific journals and Muslim sacred texts and materials that serves as a means of transmitting knowledge and disseminating Islamic information to the Muslims in the region. 7. To provide facilities and expertise for researchers on Islamic Heritage, Muslims in the Philippines, the Bangsamoro Culture and History. 8. To provide extension services for the socio-economic upliftment of the Muslim Filipinos.

Its Origin and Being

The Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao (JMM) an institution of higher learning was established out of the physical and financial resources of the Agama Islam Society. The Society was founded in 1956 by late Sheikh Ahmad Basher and his devoted companions (Board of Directors) from the Ulama (Ustadj) and Traditional (Cali) Group; he serves as a founding President. They started their simple Madrasah education with seven classrooms at the residence of former Lanao del Sur Provincial Governor Abdulgaffor Madki Alonto in Lolong, Dansalan. The Madrasah was initially named as Madrasatul Arabiya, offering primary and elementary grades with 8 teachers (Ustdaj/Ustadja) and 150 pioneering students (morit), who are now the famous Ulamas in the Philippines. From then on they started organizing many Arabic schools (Madaris) in Mindanao. In 1961, an agreement was signed by Sheikh Ahmad Basher and Sheikh Abdurrahman Pacasum, owner of the land situated at Pacasum Street, Lumbac a Madaya, Marawi City, that such land can be used by the Madrasah for a period of 30 years without monetary consideration. During this year a secondary school was established named as Mahad Mindanao Al-Arabie Al-Islamie. In 1962, the Agama Islam Academy located at Ganassi, Lanao del Sur was also established offering complete levels of English education. The school had operated until 1987. In 1972, the Mahad Mindanao Al-Arabie Al-Islamie was transferred to Darussalam, Matampay, Marawi City, through the benevolent assistance of late Sheikh Esmail Laut Sarip and former Lanao del Sur Governor, Sultan sa Masiu, Hon. Mohammad Ali Dimaporo for the exclusion of this land from military reservation pursuant to Proclamation No. 2223 signed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines, His Excellency Ferdinand E. Marcos; a certain portion of this land was donated to the Agama Islam Society by the late Sultan Tiboron Maruhom, Sultan of Guimba through the benevolent assistance of former City Mayor, late Sultan Omar M. Dianalan and Hadji Mohammad Camote Maruhom. For many years, it has remained as a Madrasah catering to the religious and educational needs of the Muslim Filipinos and the Bangsamoro people in the Philippines, particularly in the City of Marawi and the Province of Lanao del Sur. In 1987, Mahad Mindanao Al-Arabie Al-Islamia was changed by the Board of Directors and adopted JAMIATU MUSLIM MINDANAO. At present, it is one of the few Arabic schools (Madaris) in the country offering the complete levels of Islamic education Kindergarten, Complete Elementary, Complete Secondary and Collegiate Courses. In summer 1987, through Board Resolution No. 1-87, series 1987 and the untiring efforts of Dr. Mohammad Hassoubah, a visiting Professor from Republic

of Egypt to the Mindanao State University, Hon. Salipada Saud Tamano, former DepEd ARMM Regional Secretary, Dr. Mario Rodriguez, Prof, Marlene H. Tamano, and Prof, Salic L. Mangco; the English Department was organized with JAMIATU MUSLIM MINDANAO as its official name and sought government recognition in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS) Order No. 24, series of 1985, otherwise known as Guidelines and Standards for the Recognition and Operation of Madaris". Its education programs are aimed at implementing the kind of education recommended by the First World Conference on Muslim Education, held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1977 which is concerned with the teaching of spiritual and material aspects needed by Muslim Filipinos living in a modern Philippine society. Courses offered follow government approved curriculum but enriched with Islamic and Arabic overtones. The Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao is an active member of the League of Islamic Universities based in Cairo, Egypt. It was even voted as a member of the Executive Council in its General Assembly Meeting held in Amman, Jordan in 1999. Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao looks back with a sense of gratification for having graduated several hundreds of young men and women not few of them proving to be good leaders in their own profession both in business, politics and government, and community affairs. Over the years, the Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao, after overcoming many challenges and operational problems has continued to exist as the living bastion of Islamic and Arabic studies and remained as a non-profit, non-stock educational institution of higher learning with 132 branches (Madaris) throughout the Philippines predominantly in Mindanao. It is the infinite blessings of the God Almighty, that serve as the prime mover and principal patron in the steady growth of the school from a simple Mahad in the 1950s to a full grown institution of higher learning both in Arabic and English as it is today with a thousand population (pupils and students) for its main campus in Marawi City. The Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao is now the premier institution of Madrasah Education not only in Mindanao but also throughout the Philippines.

Sources of Revenue:
Tuition and Miscellaneous fees Government Assistance to Private Education (GASTPE) Donors from Philanthropic individual, NGOs, POs, LGUs and other institutions from local, national and International Gifts, Bequests and Solicitations

Major Accomplishments
In its continuous efforts to attain its vision and mission, the Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao has accomplished the following: 1. Physical and Infrastructure Development The sixty percent (60%) of completion of the main building. The completion of the two-storey building funded by Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah, KSA The Community Mosque The Computer Laboratory The Main Library The five-storey Commercial Building in Quiapo, Manila 2. Instructional Facilities Science Laboratory equipment donated by the Islamic Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization through its President Mohammad Ali Diao. Thousands of Books donated by Muslim Philanthropist, Asia Foundation and among others. Twenty (20) units of personal computer with Internet connection acquired through Computer Literacy and Internet Connection (CLIC) and Matching Grant Program (MGP) under the Growth with Equity in Mindanao 2 (GEM 2) Program of the United States Agency for International Development. Thirty (30) units of personal computer with complete accessories donated by Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) through PhilippinesAustralian Community Assistance Program (PACAP). 3. Human Resource Development In attaining its vision to produce peace-loving and development-oriented men and women, the JMM has graduated thousands of serviceable public servants. The most popular and prominent ones who have made a good name in public service are: Dr. Mahid Miraato Mutilan a former City Mayor of the Islamic City of Marawi, graduated Governor of Lanao del Sur and the incumbent Regional Vice Governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, former DepEd Secretary of the ARMM and Chairman of the Ulama Council of the Philippines and OMPIA Party. Aleem Amerodden Sarangani the Chairman of the UMMAH Party and famous religious leader and at present the President of the Markazzoz Shabab Al Muslim Fil Pilibin and a member of the Islamic World Committee in Kuwait and Muslim World League. Late Mohammad Saleh Usman, the founding President of the Organization and Institute of Islamic Endowment and its branches. Aleem Mohammad Faisal Abdullah the famous and well-known leader of the Dawah Tableegh in the Philippines.

Aleem Edris Peti-ilan former Undersecretary for Madaris, DepEd-ARMM. Several licensed public servants who are now serving the schools throughout the Autonomous Region and Abroad Several eligible civil servants who are now serving in the various departments or agencies of the government. In addition, since 1957 to 1988 the Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao had sent 288 students to different Universities in Arab Countries for further studies, broken down as follows: Table 1. Students Sent for Further Studies in Arab Countries:

Selected Arab Countries

Saudi Arabia State of Kuwait United Arab Emirates Cairo, Egypt State of Qatar Libya Tunisia Jordan Sudan

Number of Students Sents 139 36 26 83 21 2 3 2 2

Majority of these graduates have been employed in the Arab countries as Managers, translators and missionaries. In short, the JMM has contributed to the efforts of the government in maximizing employment here and abroad. In furtherance of its objectives to produce men and women are proficient both in English and Arabic. The Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao offers a course in Certificate of Proficiency in English Language (COPEL). This program designed to provide the Ustadj and Ustadja with a basic knowledge of the English Language as a medium of communication in government, business and in our educational system. This also helps the Ustadj who are presently teaching Arabic and Islamic Studies in various Madaris and public schools in the province of Lanao del Sur and in the City of Marawi, and to further elaborate the importance of peace and development in our country, Mindanao in particular. All of these are clear manifestations that the Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao has played its vital role in the development of the Muslim communities in the Philippines. These are also tangible evidence that this institution is achieving its goals and objectives.

4. Curriculum Development The Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao has completely offered governmentrecognized courses in the Elementary Grade, High School, and Collegiate courses, the school is also permitted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), ARMM to offer Graduate courses in Educational Management and Public Administration. 5. Peace and Community Development The JMM has been a venue of different symposia and peace conferences and assemblies. The most recent one is the Peace Assembly of the Mindanao leaders which was keynoted by Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. So far, the JMM is the first private school in the Marawi which was visited by Madame President Arroyo and some of her Cabinet members because of its notable contribution to peace and development in Mindanao.

Institutional Needs and Priority Projects

In pursuing its vision and mission, the JMM has identified the following operational needs, problems and priority projects: 1. Slow physical and infrastructure development due to lack of funds. Being a non-stock, non-profit school, the JMM offers affordable tuition fees to students. 2. Lack of transportation due to a very limited number of public utility cars. Obviously, students and faculty needs unit of school bus which can transport them to their residence within the city. 3. The JMM needs the following facilities and instructional materials: Textbooks and other references Additional Units of Computer Science Laboratory equipment/facilities Function Hall Boys Dormitory Faculty Quarter Reproduction facilities and equipment

Academic Programs
The Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao is a government-recognized institution with the vision to build a community of better citizens for stable Republic through quality education. In realizing our vision, educational thrusts and programs are offered both English and Arabic. Programs Offered: A. Arabic Department Koliyatu Dawah Koliyatu Shariah Koliyatu Tarbiyah Thanawie Idade Ibtida-i

B. English Department Master of Arts in Education o Major in Educational Management Master in Public Administration o Major in Organization and Management, Fiscal Administration and Personnel Management o Bachelor of Elementary Education (Ladderized Curriculum with TVET Qualifications: PC Operation NCII) Bachelor of Secondary Education o Major in English, Math, and Filipino Bachelor of Arts o Major in Political Science and Shariah Bachelor of Science in Commerce o Major in Management Bachelor of Science in Computer Science o (Ladderized Curriculum with TVET Qualifications: PC Operation NCII, Computer Hardware Servicing NC II, and Computer Programming) Two-year Computer Programming

 Two-year Certificate of Proficiency in English Language o (This course intended for the Ustadj, Ustadja and Ulama) Two-year Certificate of Proficiency in Arabic Language One-Year PC Operation NCII One-Year PC Hardware Servicing NCII Complete Secondary Level Complete Elementary Grade Kindergarten

Educational Thrusts and Programs

1. Comprehensive Training in Computer Technology, which caters our students and faculty to the on-going development of the Information Technology and High-tech lifestyle. 2. An Integration of Islamic Values and Arabic Studies to the Revised Basic Education Curriculum, which promotes balanced moral, spiritual and technical development. 3. Comprehensive Review Classes which prepares our pupils and students to pass the Aptitude Test, Admission and Scholarship Examination, Licensure Examination for Teachers, Career Examination and others which are given by the Department of Education, Mindanao State University, Professional Regulation Commission, Civil Service Commission and other agency, institution or offices.

Scholarships and Study Grant Programs

The Jamiatu Muslim Mindanaos main concern is for the optimum development of its pupils/students. This school takes measure in ascertaining that the right kind of pupils and students are admitted and given affordable incentives through scholarship, grants and special study privileges. 1. Academic Scholarships 2. Siblings Discount Privileges 3. Dependent Study Grant 4. Tuition Discount Privileges 5. Special Social and Cultural Privileges 6. Special Study Grant 7. Enrolment Privileges for Arabic Department Faculty

As a general rule, applicants can not enjoy two privileges at the same. In addition to the above scholarship and study grant programs granted by the by the school. It also caters to: 1. Government Scholarship NISGP PESFA SEGEAP TESDA Scholarships; Others 2. OPAPP-CHED Study Grant program to the Rebel Returnees. 3. Scholarship Program funded by Philanthropic individual, NGOs, Agencies, Local and National government officials. 4. GASTPE Program

Campus Facilities
The Jamiatu Muslim Mindanao is conveniently located at the foot of the Scenic Signal Hill overlooking the Sacred Mountain in the East and Lake Lanao in the South. It is established along the Marawi-Iligan National Highway about one kilometer away from Marawi City proper on a first class concrete road. The campus at Darussalam, Matampay, Marawi City has a land area of 29,995 square meters enclosed with concrete fence. The different buildings are arranged in circular form allowing a onehectare play and parade ground at the center. The ground has a circumferential road of about 500 meters in length a flag pole with concrete platform is erected in front of the three-storey concrete building with 364 x 53 meters dimension with 33 rooms utilized as administrative offices and classrooms. This building is funded by philanthropic individuals from the State of Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the local funds of the Society. In addition to, a mosque with a floor area of 400 sq. meters, temporary ladies dormitory, temporary social hall, stage, playground for soccer football, basketball, and volleyball are found inside the campus. It has also 2-storey concrete building with 22 rooms used as classrooms, library, computer laboratory, and offices. This building is funded by the Islamic Development Bank (IBD) through its President, Dr. Ahmad Ali based in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Library Facilities
A collection of more than 50,000 volumes of Arabic and English textbooks and reference are found in the library. Acquisition of some textbooks and references through donations of Philanthropic individual from the Middle East and the Books for Asia of the Asia Foundation and other procured by the school.

The Faculty
Well-qualified faculty members familiar with Islamic education handle the course offering. Full-pledged Ph.D. degree holders, Shariah Lawyer, Masters degree holders, and above-average Bachelors degree holders with Masteral units compose the present faculty of instruction.

A Presented to Prof. ZENAIDA Department of Public Administration College of Public Affairs Mindanao State University Marawi City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Coarse PA-113 (Human Resources Management) Second Semester, 2010-2011

by NADRA B. SADIC

February 24, 2011