About — ISDP | Jamia Ashrafia, Lahore

Our Purpose

A Mission Born from Necessity

Islamic scholars — Ulema — spend years mastering Dars-e-Nizami, one of the world's most rigorous classical curricula. Yet upon graduation, many face limited economic opportunities in a rapidly digitalizing world.

ISDP was born to solve this. We provide world-class software development education, completely free, to Dars-e-Nizami graduates — so they can achieve economic independence while using technology to amplify their religious knowledge and outreach.

Our dual mission: economic self-reliance for scholars, and empowering digital da'wah — Islamic education and outreach for the 21st century.

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Our Home

Jamia Ashrafia — A Legacy Since 1947

Jamia Ashrafia was established in 1947 in Lahore, Pakistan — the same year the nation was born. For over seven decades, it has been one of the most respected Islamic institutions in South Asia, producing thousands of scholars, jurists, and teachers.

Located at 72 Ferozepur Road, Fazlia Colony, Muslim Town, Lahore, the institution's Dars-e-Nizami program is recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and has an official No Objection Certificate (NOC) for ISDP.

ISDP operates as a department within Jamia Ashrafia, meaning students study in a familiar Islamic environment while receiving cutting-edge tech training.

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HEC Recognition

Dars-e-Nizami is officially recognized by Pakistan's Higher Education Commission

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NOC Certificate

Official No Objection Certificate for ISDP operations — documents available on request

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77+ Years of Excellence

Established 1947 — one of Pakistan's most respected Islamic institutions

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Physical Address

72 Ferozepur Road, Fazlia Colony, Muslim Town, Lahore, Pakistan

Our Journey

ISDP Timeline

1947

Jamia Ashrafia Founded

Established in Lahore at Pakistan's birth. Begins a legacy of classical Islamic education.

2020

ISDP Conceived

Leadership recognizes the need to equip scholars with digital skills for the modern economy.

2021

Pilot Batch Launched

First cohort of 10 scholars begins training in Web Development and Laravel fundamentals.

2023

AI & NLP Track Added

Curriculum expands to include Machine Learning and Quranic NLP — a first for any Islamic institution in Pakistan.

2024

50+ Graduates

Program graduates its 50th student. Alumni are building real products used across Pakistan.

2026

HEC NOC Obtained

Official government recognition secured. 2026 batch completes enrollment successfully.

2027

Next Batch — Opening Soon

Applications for the 2027 cohort will open soon. Join the waitlist →

🎯 Our 2027 Vision

Expand ISDP to 30 scholars per batch, establish an alumni mentorship network, and launch Pakistan's first Quranic Tech Lab — a dedicated AI and NLP research unit within Jamia Ashrafia.

Leadership

The People Behind ISDP

Scholars and technologists united by a single mission.

Vice Principal

Signatory & Academic Head

The program's official signatory and academic oversight authority at Jamia Ashrafia. Provides institutional backing and Islamic guidance.

Hamza Afzal

Academic Records Administrator

Manages student enrollment, academic records, program documentation, and oversees digital infrastructure for ISDP operations.

Technical Lead

Senior Software Instructor

Industry veteran with 10+ years experience. Leads the Web Dev, React, and AI tracks with hands-on project-based teaching.

Core Values

What Guides Us

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Taqwa

God-consciousness guides every decision and interaction in our program.

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Ilm

Pursuit of knowledge — both classical and modern — is a sacred duty.

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Khidmat

Service to the Ummah through technology-driven solutions and outreach.

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Excellence

Ihsan — doing everything with the highest standard of quality and care.

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