ISLAM
Three Bangladeshi Scholars Appointed at Madinah Islamic University
Three Bangladeshi scholars have recently been appointed as part-time lecturers at the prestigious Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia. Within a span of one week, they began teaching in different departments of the institution. The appointees are Maulana Sharif Ahmad Al Madani, Maulana Ershadur Rahman, and Maulana Moshahid Dewan.
Sharif Al Madani, the latest to join, confirmed the news on Saturday (13 September). He will serve in the Department of Hadith and is set to begin classes from 14 September. Meanwhile, Ershadur Rahman has already started teaching at the Arabic Language Institute, and Moshahid Dewan has taken up his role in the Shariah Department.
All three scholars have pursued advanced studies at the university. Hailing from Habiganj, Sharif Al Madani has been in Madinah since 2012. He completed his undergraduate, master’s, and MPhil degrees there and is now pursuing his PhD. For over a decade, he has also been teaching and training at the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi Academy.
Ershadur Rahman, from Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar, graduated in Arabic language and completed his MPhil before starting his PhD. His MPhil thesis, “The Influence of Arabic on the Bangla Language”, gained recognition as the first academic study on Bangla at the university.
Moshahid Dewan, originally from Narayanganj, moved to Saudi Arabia in 2016 on a government scholarship. He completed his studies in Arabic linguistics and is now in the final stage of his MPhil research. Earlier in Bangladesh, he ranked in the top 10 of the national merit list in Dawra-e-Hadith examinations.
Their appointments are seen as a notable milestone for Bangladeshi scholars, marking a significant presence in one of the world’s most respected Islamic educational institutions.
Renowned Islamic scholar and public speaker Dr. Zakir Naik is set to visit Bangladesh for the first time on November 28, organizers have confirmed.
Raj, the head of Spark Event Management, told Somoy News that “if everything goes as planned, Dr. Zakir Naik will arrive in Dhaka on November 28 to attend his own event.”
He added that the event is likely to be held in Dhaka’s Agargaon area, though final details will be disclosed after a press conference scheduled for October 20.
This will mark Dr. Naik’s first visit to Bangladesh. Known for his lectures on comparative religion, Dr. Naik has delivered talks in various countries across the Muslim world.
Staff Correspondent
Dhaka | Sunday, October 5, 2025
Islamic Foundation has released today’s official prayer schedule for Dhaka and surrounding areas, based on the sunrise and sunset timings.
According to the schedule:
Fajr: 4:35 AM
Dhuhr: 11:53 AM
Asr: 4:09 PM
Maghrib: 5:53 PM
Isha: 7:06 PM
Sunrise: 5:46 AM | Sunset: 6:00 PM
The Foundation noted that there are slight time variations for divisional cities:
Chattogram (-5 minutes), Sylhet (-6 minutes), Khulna (+3 minutes), Rajshahi (+7 minutes), Rangpur (+8 minutes), and Barishal (+1 minute).
Religious scholars emphasize that maintaining the prayer timetable is an essential act of faith and a means of attaining Allah’s blessings. Punctual prayers bring spiritual peace and discipline to daily life.
Islamic Foundation further explained that each prayer’s timing is set according to the sun’s position —
Fajr begins at dawn and ends before sunrise;
Dhuhr starts after midday;
Asr continues until sunset;
Maghrib begins immediately after sunset;
Isha lasts until midnight.
With modern technology, prayer times are now easily accessible through mobile apps, websites, and digital displays in mosques across the country.
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, prayer timings for Dhaka and its surrounding areas have been announced. The Zuhr prayer will begin at 11:50 am, followed by Asr at 4:04 pm. Maghrib prayer is scheduled for 5:46 pm, while Isha will start at 6:59 pm.
Tomorrow, Fajr prayer will begin at 4:40 am. Sunset in Dhaka today will be at 5:44 pm, and sunrise tomorrow will take place at 5:51 am.
The schedule has been published by the Islamic Research Center, Bashundhara, Dhaka.
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