MADRASATU TARBIYYATUL JAELIL MUSLIM

𝗥𝗘𝗛𝗟𝗔 | 𝗔 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮

Bismillah, wassalatu wassalamu 'ala Rasulillah.

After the first examinations, the MTJM faculty, staff, and Student Council Officers took a little time away from the madrasa for a day of laughter, and good company.

Last Sunday’s 𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘭𝘢 brought everyone together beyond the usual classrooms and activities, a simple day to relax, enjoy the sea, and create memories as one MTJM community.

May Allah preserve the bonds of brotherhood and friendship among us, bless our time together, and continue to put barakah in the journey of MTJM.

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞, 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

BIsmillah, wassalatu wassalamu 'ala Rasulillah.

A new uniform, but the same people, the same classroom, and the same responsibility to nurture the next generation through knowledge and tarbiyyah.

The faculty of Madrasatu Tarbiyyatul Jaelil Muslim now proudly wears their new uniforms, made possible through the generous sponsorship of Hji. Albasar Jasim, who supported the printing of the faculty uniforms.

May Allah reward Hji. Albasar Jasim for his generosity, put barakah in his wealth and affairs, and make this contribution a sadaqah jariyah whose reward continues to reach him in this world and the Hereafter.

May Allah also bless our asatidh, strengthen them in their service, and make their efforts in teaching and tarbiyyah a means of benefit for generations to come.

🕊️ Official Public Statement: Condensed Version

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 18, 2026

ZAMBOANGA CITY, PHILIPPINES — The Ulama Council of Zamboanga Peninsula stands in profound grief and solidarity with the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) community following this morning's tragic shooting campus incident in Barangay Tumaga.

We strictly and unequivocally condemn this senseless violence. The loss of young lives and the violation of a sanctuary of knowledge deeply wound our collective soul. In Islam, preserving human life and respecting schools are foundational duties.

We issue the following urgent calls to our community:

Condolences & Comfort: We pray for the victims, their families, and the traumatized. We also pray for the suspect’s family, who endure their own intense grief; we ask the public to respect their privacy and refrain from misplacing blame.

Community Solidarity: We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the AdZU administration, faculty, students, and the wider Zamboangueño family. We must confront this heartbreak together as one united community.

Heightened Campus Security: We strongly urge all school administrations across the peninsula to immediately enforce strict security protocols, specifically implementing mandatory metal detectors and baggage screening at the entrance of every building.

Responsible Media & Mental Health: We appeal to everyone, especially the youth, to stop sharing graphic videos of the incident. We urge families and schools to strengthen spiritual and mental health support for troubled children before isolation turns into tragedy.

We officially direct all Imams and Khatibs across the Zamboanga Peninsula to dedicate their upcoming Friday Khutbah (sermon) to Islamic guidance on this crisis. Sermons must focus on the prohibition of violence, neighborliness across faiths, and the spiritual duty of protecting our youth.

SIGNED:
The Executive Committee
Ulama Council of Zamboanga Peninsula

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

Bissmillah, wassalatu wassalamu 'ala Rasulillah.

Please be advised that all classes are suspended tomorrow, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Normal operations and classes will resume on 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Please be guided accordingly.

𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗣 | 𝗠𝗧𝗝𝗠 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭–𝟮

Madrasatu Tarbiyyatul Jaelil Muslim (MTJM) Teacher-in-Charge Ust. Abdulwahab Mahlil announced that the madrasa will hold its First Examination for the current academic year on August 1–2, 2026.

In line with exam preparations, the administration designated July 25–26 as review week. MTJM encourages students to use this weekend to review their lessons, organize study materials, and consult with their subject teachers.

As part of its academic system, MTJM conducts two major examinations each academic year to evaluate the students' progress and overall learning throughout the term.

We pray that Allah (SWT) grants all our students clarity of mind, ease, and success in their upcoming examinations. Ameen.

𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗖 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Bismillah, wassalatu wassalamu 'ala Rasulillah.

Madrasatu Tarbiyyatil Jaelil Muslim (MTJM) proudly congratulates 𝗨𝘀𝘁. 𝗦𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗷𝗶 and 𝗨𝘀𝘁𝗮. 𝗡𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂 for successfully passing the recent 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗤𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦) administered by the Department of Education (DepEd)!

QEALIS is DepEd’s official national assessment designed to evaluate and validate competencies in the Arabic Language and Islamic Studies. Passing this rigorous exam highlights our teachers' professional excellence and deep knowledge in core fields like Fiqh, Aqidah, Arabic Grammar, and Qur’anic Sciences.

May Allah (SWT) accept your hard work, grant you continued success, and guide you as you enrich the minds and hearts of our young learners.

𝗠𝗧𝗝𝗠 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Madrasatu Tarbiyyatul Jaelil Muslim (MTJM) launched its second feeding intiative last Sunday, July 12, providing meals to its young students at the madrasa.

The initiative was organized with the backing of several donors who provided financial support to make the event possible for the kids. The MTJM administration, faculty, and staff volunteered over the weekend to prepare and serve the food.

The entire MTJM family extends its gratitude to all the sponsors and donors who contributed to the program's success.

We pray that Allah (SWT) accepts the good deeds of our donors, blesses their wealth, and rewards them abundantly in this life and the next. Ameen.

𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱, 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲

Last weekend, MTJM faculty and staff got together and shared lunch at the madrasa, courtesy of the institution's supportive donors.

The lunch was funded by private donors who stepped up to show appreciation for the workforce. The entire MTJM family extends its warmest thanks to everyone who contributed, with special gratitude to Madam Hja. D for her standout generosity and continuous support for our teachers and personnel.

We pray that Allah (SWT) accepts the good deeds of our donors, blesses their wealth, and rewards them abundantly in this life and the next. Ameen

Bismillah, wassalatu wassalamu 'ala Rasulillah.

On June 26, 2026, Sheikh Abdullah Yasin, rahimahullah, the Vice President of the Ulama Council of Zamboanga Peninsula (UCZP), returned to his Creator.

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵𝗶 𝘄𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗵𝗶 𝗿𝗮𝗷𝗶'𝘂𝗻.

The passing of Sheikh Abdullah Yasin, rahimahullah, is an immense loss for the entire region and the wider Muslim community. He was a deeply respected 'alim and a true pillar and foundation of Islam in this city. His lifelong dedication to teaching the deen, guiding the community, and mentoring the mashayikh has left an undeniable mark that will be felt for generations.

The MTJM Administration, faculty, and students mourn the passing of our beloved teacher and leader, and extend our hearts and prayers to his family, his students, and the entire Muslim community of the Zamboanga Peninsula.

We pray that Allah forgives his shortcomings, accepts his lifelong service as a continuous charity, and grants him the highest station in Jannatul Firdaus. May Allah grant patience and strength to his loved ones during this deeply painful time. Ameen.

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