A Vision Takes Shape
The journey began with a vision for establishing an institution of Islamic education, initially beginning in Canada while a permanent location in the United States was sought.
About eAlim
Authentic Islamic education, extending beyond the classroom.
eAlim is the online education initiative of Darul Uloom Al Madania, created to make authentic Islamic knowledge accessible to students wherever they are.
Established 1991
Darul Uloom
Al Madania
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Our Institution
Part of a long-standing tradition of Islamic education.
eAlim is an online education program of Darul Uloom Al Madania, an institute of higher Islamic education in Buffalo, New York.
Darul Uloom Al Madania was established in 1991 by the late respected Dr. Ismail Memon Madani (rahimahullah) with the aim of providing authentic Islamic education in an Islamic environment.
Over the years, the institution has grown from its beginnings into a broader center of Islamic education and community service. eAlim extends that educational mission into the online world, allowing students beyond the local community to remain connected to a structured program of Islamic learning.
Our History
A journey of faith, perseverance, and service.
The history of Darul Uloom Al Madania is a story of perseverance and steady growth in the service of Islamic education.
1986
1991
The First Milestone
Property was purchased on North Davis Road in East Aurora, New York, becoming home to the institution's first group of 18 students.
1993
A Permanent Home
On October 30, 182 Sobieski Street in Buffalo was purchased and converted into the institution's first masjid and boarding school.
1994–1996
Expansion & Growth
The girls' school was established across from the masjid in 1994, followed by the boys' boarding school moving to a larger facility on Sycamore Avenue in 1996.
2001
Trial by Fire
A devastating fire struck the masjid on October 22, causing the roof to collapse and rendering the building unsafe for use.
2002
A New Campus
Madinatul Uloom, a new flagship campus consisting of 16 buildings, was acquired and became the home of the boys' boarding school.
eAlim
Continuing the tradition of learning.
From its beginnings in a small group of students to a growing institution serving Muslims across North America, the mission of Darul Uloom Al Madania remains centered on authentic Islamic education. eAlim carries that mission forward by opening a path to Islamic learning for students around the world.