Following months of preparation and coordination,The Council of European Jamaats (CoEJ) in partnership with The World Federation,  The Africa Federation (AFED),  the North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities Organization (NASIMCO), and Dubai Jamaat is pleased to announce the launch of the renowned Madinah al-Ilm and Bab al-Ilm Short Summer Courses in Iran.

The three week courses in Iran are life changing and have been described by many as one that they will never forget.

 

The Courses
The Madinah al-Ilm course is for boys and girls (separate camps) from the ages of 18 to 24 and will run from 15 July to 5 August 2012 inshAllah.
The Bab al-Ilm course is for boys and girls (separate camps) from the ages of 14 to 17 and will run from 15 July to 5 August 2012 inshAllah.

(Please note: There may be slight variations in the dates for each region based on regional flight itineraries).

This year, participants will be fortunate to spend the first few days of the month of Ramadhan in the Holy cities of Qum and Mashhad.  Students will inshAllah be fasting whilst in Qum.  Having the opportunity of being in the close proximity of Bibi Masuma-e-Qum (as) and Imam Ridha (as) during this Holy Month is a once in a lifetime experience for many.

Participant prices
The programme is heavily subsidised and each participant is encouraged to pay a minimum of the subsidised cost. If an applicant can afford to pay more than this amount, then they must do so.

The full and subsidised costs for Europe are as follows:

• Europe full cost - £1,500
• Europe subsidised cost - £1,050

For those who would like to attend but are unable to financially afford to do so, please contact CoEJ in confidence.

To make a payment online click here

More Information
There are a number of ways to find out more about these excellent courses, including the following:

• Daily diaries from last year’s courses

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Rules and regulations

• Dress Code

• Promotional Video

Mentor applications
Mentor applications are now also open to those over the age of 18.  Successful applicants must be available to attend the course and mentor training from approximately 10th July to 5 August 2012.

For more information in relation to the role of a mentor, view description

Mentors are encouraged to pay a minimum of their flight and visa costs to Iran.  If however, they are unable to financially afford to do so, they should contact The World Federation in confidence at madinahbabcourse@world-federation.org

How to Apply
To apply as a participant, download application form

To apply as a mentor, download application form

Please note that your application will not be considered, unless we receive the following:

• A scanned copy in jpeg of your passport photo page.  Your passport must be valid for at least the next six months (to be uploaded onto the application form).

• A copy of a recent passport sized photograph in jpeg.  Girls must be in full hijaab, otherwise the visa application will be automatically rejected (to be uploaded onto the application form).

• A deposit for your place on the course.  This must be a minimum of £50.  Deposits will only be refunded for those who are unsuccessful in their application and in no other circumstances. 

Deadline for Applications

The subsidised costs are heavily subsidised and there are limited places available. The deadline for applications is 6 April 2012.
Please note that for those applying as a participant, if we are happy that an applicant has met the selection criteria, places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Obtaining visas to Iran
We understand that it is difficult for some to now obtain Iranian visas.  However, using our contacts in both Qum and London, we do not envisage this to be a problem at this stage.

However, as always, the courses will only go ahead if visas can be obtained for participants and mentors.

Donations & Sponsorships
These courses are only possible through the kind donations of our supporters. Please donate generously and earn eternal reward for you and your marhumeen.

Go to our donations page.

For more information or to make a donation, please email madinahbabcourse@world-federation.org

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