Clause (a)

To improve the educational and training system of Islamic Arabic madrasas.

Clause (b)

To promote harmony among Islamic Arabic madrasas and strengthen their mutual links.

Clause (c)

To adopt sound and effective means for the preservation and development of Islamic Arabic madrasas, and to promote uniformity and coordination in their curriculum, educational system and examination methods.

Clause (d)

To work for establishing madrasas and maktabs in areas where the central body considers them necessary.

Clause (e)

When needed, to consider partial amendments and simplification of the curriculum.

Clause (f)

To arrange for rare and difficult-to-obtain books included in the curriculum.

Clause (g)

To remain alert to efforts and conspiracies directed against Islamic education and its institutions.

Clause (h)

To work for the reform of Muslim society and the protection of Islamic symbols and practices.

Clause (a)

adhere to the beliefs of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama‘ah and agree with the approach of the scholars of Deoband;

Clause (b)

agree with the fundamental aims and objectives of the Rabta and accept compliance with its Constitution and Rules;

Clause (c)

conduct Arabic classes on the pattern of Darul Uloom Deoband, or teach Hifz together with Tajweed systematically through prescribed books;

Clause (d)

have at least twenty-five aided resident students.

General Council

Clause (a)

To approve the Constitution and Rules of the Rabta.

Clause (b)

To safeguard the aims and objectives of the Rabta.

Clause (c)

To review decisions of the Executive Council whenever necessary.

Clause (a)

The Executive Council shall consist of 151 persons. Ten shall be members of the Shura of Darul Uloom Deoband selected by the Shura; ten shall be teachers of Darul Uloom Deoband selected by the Mohtamim; and thirty-one shall be representatives of member madrasas selected by the General Council.

Clause (b)

The President may, at his discretion, invite special invitees, up to a maximum of ten.

Clause (c)

The Executive Council shall be elected for a term of three years.

Clause (d)

It shall meet at least once each year. In an emergency the President may call additional meetings.

Clause (e)

Members should normally be informed at least fifteen days before a proposed meeting; in special circumstances a meeting may be called on shorter notice.

Clause (f)

The Mohtamim of Darul Uloom Deoband shall be President of the Executive Council.

Clause (g)

The quorum shall be one-third of the members of the Council.

Clause (a)

To approve and implement proposals for putting the aims and objectives of the Rabta into practice.

Clause (b)

To implement the decisions and proposals of the General Council.

Clause (c)

To prepare a plan of action for expanding the scope of the Rabta.

Clause (d)

To formulate a code of conduct for affiliated madrasas and propose how it should be implemented.

Clause (e)

To establish provincial and district branches for promoting the aims and objectives of the Rabta.

Clause (f)

To lay down guidelines for educational and training reviews of affiliated madrasas.

Clause (g)

To formulate an educational and training system for affiliated madrasas and work for its implementation.

Clause (h)

To make rules for provincial branches or approve rules framed by them.

Clause (i)

On matters on which the Constitution is silent, a decision of the Central Executive Council shall have constitutional authority.

Clause (a)

To preside over all meetings of the Rabta.

Clause (b)

To supervise the work of the central office and issue necessary directions.

Clause (c)

To fix dates for meetings of the General and Executive Councils.

Clause (a)

To work for implementing the objectives of Rabta-e-Madaris-e-Islamia Arabia.

Clause (b)

To obtain from member madrasas the lists of final-year students and annual examination results.

Clause (c)

To organise and preserve the documents, records and files of the central office that must be retained.

Clause (d)

Under the directions of the President, to issue agendas for meetings of the General Council and Executive Council.

Clause (e)

To implement proposals and decisions of the General Council, Executive Council and other subordinate bodies.

Clause (f)

To prepare the annual performance report of the Rabta for presentation to the Executive Council and a three-year report for the General Council.

Clause (g)

To supervise the educational and training systems of affiliated madrasas and, whenever required, review them personally or through delegations and offer useful advice.

Clause (h)

To supervise office affairs and issue necessary directions to the office administrator.

Clause (i)

To carry out all Rabta-related duties assigned by the President.

Clause (a)

To complete the membership form obtainable from the central office.

Clause (b)

To send the central office a complete list of graduates or final-year students together with annual examination results.

Clause (c)

To send one representative, at the madrasa’s own expense, to central and provincial Rabta meetings.

Clause (d)

As far as possible, to implement in their madrasas the educational and training system and code of conduct approved by the Rabta.

Clause (a)

Affiliation Certificate for Primary Madrasas: for affiliated institutions teaching up to Arabic Second Year or only Hifz and Tajweed.

Clause (b)

Affiliation Certificate for Intermediate Madrasas: for institutions teaching Arabic Third Year through Arabic Fifth Year.

Clause (c)

Affiliation Certificate for Higher Madrasas: for institutions teaching Arabic Sixth Year through Dawrah-e-Hadith Sharif.

Clause (d)

For an Affiliation Certificate, an application on the madrasa’s letterhead must be submitted together with the membership form, annual examination results of the relevant levels and certification by the provincial President of the Rabta after he is fully satisfied regarding the institution. The certificate shall be valid for five years only.

Clause (a)

There shall be a branch of Rabta-e-Madaris-e-Islamia Arabia, Darul Uloom Deoband, in every province/state.

Clause (b)

The provincial Rabta shall include those madrasas whose responsible persons have duly completed the membership form and accepted membership of the Central Rabta.

Clause (c)

Each provincial Rabta shall have a President nominated by the Central President. Where necessary, the Central President may appoint an acting/assistant President. Each province may have up to three Vice-Presidents and one Nazim-e-A‘la, appointed by the Provincial President in consultation with members of the Executive Council, as well as two Nazims nominated by the Nazim-e-A‘la in consultation with the President.

Clause (d)

The provincial Rabta shall have an Executive Council consisting of elected representatives of affiliated madrasas in the province.

Clause (e)

Including the office-bearers mentioned above, the Executive Council shall have twenty-one members. They shall be selected by the President in consultation with representatives of all affiliated madrasas, and a representative of the Central Rabta shall be present as an observer during the selection.

Clause (f)

If the number of affiliated madrasas is so large that twenty-one members cannot represent all or major districts, the number of members and office-bearers may be increased as needed.

Clause (g)

Provincial office-bearers and Executive Council members shall work in accordance with the aims, objectives and basic principles stated in the Central Constitution and shall strive to fulfil them in the light of proposals and directions sent by the Central Office.

Clause (h)

The General Council of the provincial Rabta shall consist of all affiliated madrasas of the province.

Clause (i)

The Executive Council shall meet at least twice a year and the General Council at least once a year.

Clause (j)

Provincial and district Presidents, Executive Council members and office-bearers shall be elected for three years.

Clause (a)

To safeguard and implement the aims and objectives stated in the Constitution, establish district branches and frame supplementary rules for them.

Clause (b)

A district branch may be established where there are at least five affiliated madrasas. Otherwise two or more districts may be combined. A district Executive Council shall have at least eleven members.

Clause (c)

To send delegations for educational and training review of affiliated madrasas and inform the central office of their reports.

Clause (d)

To supervise the educational and training systems of affiliated madrasas.

Clause (e)

To work for implementation of directions, proposals and advice sent by the General Council, Executive Council or President through the central office.

Clause (f)

To promote compliance with the code of conduct among affiliated madrasas.

Clause (g)

In addition to the above, to frame supplementary rules and procedures needed in the province, provided that they do not conflict with any provision of the Central Constitution or its basic aims and objectives.

Clause (h)

All expenses of the provincial Rabta shall be borne by the province. The method of raising funds shall be determined in consultation with the General and Executive Councils. Every affiliated madrasa shall pay an annual membership fee of one thousand rupees directly to the provincial office, which shall issue a proper receipt. Necessary district expenses shall also be paid by the province. Provincial offices shall maintain complete accounts of receipts and expenditure, present an annual statement before the Provincial General Council, and send a copy to the Central Office.