Deanship of the Faculty of Qur'an

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About the Deanship

The Deanship of the Faculty of the Holy Quran provides academic and administrative leadership of the faculty. It is currently held by Dr Abu Bakr Sidya Bajo, Dean of the Faculty, a researcher in usul al-fiqh, and a specialist in Sharia studies and Quranic readings.

Dr Abu Bakr Sidya Bajo is an academic and researcher in the Sharia sciences from The Gambia in West Africa. He holds a doctorate in usul al-fiqh from Omdurman Islamic University (2026) and a master’s in usul al-fiqh from the University of the Holy Quran and Taseel of Sciences (2020), together with further qualifications, Quranic ijazat and specialised training.

He currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of the Holy Quran, and works in education, administration and da‘wah. Through this path he seeks to develop Quranic education, strengthen Sharia research, prepare scholarly and educational cadres, and help spread the sciences of the Quran and the Sunnah and serve society.

  • A deanship that develops university Quranic education, strengthens Sharia research, and prepares scholarly and educational cadres to serve the Holy Quran and society.

  • To lead the faculty academically and administratively, organise its educational and Quranic programmes, and work to spread the sciences of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah.

    1. Develop Quranic and university education.
    2. Strengthen scholarly research in usul al-fiqh and the Sharia sciences.
    3. Prepare scholarly and educational cadres.
    4. Supervise Quranic and educational programmes.
    5. Serve society through institutional and development work.