Quba Institute
School Notes Overview:
The Quba Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies is a corollary of Quba, Inc. (formerly known as the International Muslim Brotherhood, Inc.) The International Muslim Brotherhood was established in 1949. It is the oldest indigenous Muslim Organization/Masjid in Philadelphia. From as far back as 1967, when the first Adult Islamic Educational Programs were established, this masjid has been at the forefront of Islamic education. During that time, International Muslim Brotherhood forged partnerships with the Muslim Student Associations of local Universities to expand the level of competency of their educational outreach programs. ...
School Overview:
Quba Institute |
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| School Membership(s) | Other religious school association(s) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Islamic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1992 | |
| County | Philadelphia County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 63 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 90% | 16% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 9 students | ||
| Kind - 8 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 1 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 2% | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 194 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $3,300 | |
| Tuition Notes | Application fee $50.00 Registration fee $200.00 | |
| Head of School | Anwar Muhaimin | |
| Admissions Director | Anas Muhaimin | |
| Admissions Associate | Aisha Smith | |
School Notes:
- The Quba Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies is a corollary of Quba, Inc. (Formerly known as the International Muslim Brotherhood, Inc.)The International Muslim Brotherhood was established in 1949. It is the oldest indigenous Muslim Organization/Masjid in Philadelphia. From as far back as 1967, when the first Adult Islamic Educational Programs were established, this masjid has been at the forefront of Islamic education. During that time, International Muslim Brotherhood forged partnerships with the Muslim Student Associations of local Universities to expand the level of competency of their educational outreach programs.
- Profile last updated: 04/10/2009
In the News:
- Blacks Still Drawn to Islam Despite FBI Raids (BlackNews.com)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 04:37:10 pm
Sekou Jackson poses next to a picture of Mecca in his home Washington. By now, Sekou Jackson is used to the questions: Why does he need to leave a work meeting to pray? Don't black Muslims convert to Islam in jail? Why would you even want to be Muslim? - Blacks are still drawn to Islam despite FBI raids (The Times Herald)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 05:58:33 am
By now, Sekou Jackson is used to the questions: Why does he need to leave a work meeting to pray? - Blacks still drawn to Islam despite FBI raids (USA Today)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 06:56:22 pm
The Muslim faith continues to convert many average African-Americans, who say they are attracted by Islam's emphasis on equality, discipline and family. - Blacks still drawn to Islam despite FBI raids (San Diego Union-Tribune)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 05:49:09 pm
By now, Sekou Jackson is used to the questions: Why does he need to leave a work meeting to pray? Don't black Muslims convert to Islam in jail? Why would you even want to be Muslim?
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (19131) | School Zip (19131) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 47,044 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 28% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $30,099 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.4 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 62 years old | 51 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 52% / 48% | 68% / 32% |
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