Historical Schools in the City

Translation

The book “The History of Endowment Schools in Medina” by Muhammad Tariq bin Abdullah Hajjar deals with a descriptive historical study of the extinct endowment schools in Medina from the sixth century AH until before the year 1340 AH. The book aims to shed light on the role of the endowment in the field of education and upbringing in accordance with Islamic legislation, and to demonstrate the importance of continuing such development projects in strengthening ties between Muslims. The book also discusses the social impact of the endowment in Muslim society and its role in reconstructing mosques and building endowment schools, which played a pivotal role in spreading science and knowledge in the Islamic world.