Aasiya Sellars
Class of 2019
Ameena McElroy
Class of 2020
Hamzah Hashmi
Class of 2021
Spiritual Excellence Meets the Liberal Arts
At Zaytuna College, we believe that the journey of the mind and the soul are not separate. That together, they understand the light of knowledge.
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The greatest and only permanent good bestowed upon humanity is that of knowledge
Located in the "Holy Hill" neighborhood of Berkeley, California, our historic campus is the perfect environment to cultivate your mind and spirit.
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"Say: O Lord, increase me in knowledge."
Quran [20:114]
"...finding the extent of human wisdom"
Zaytuna College aims to educate students to become morally, intellectually, and spiritually accomplished persons who, having been rigorously trained in the Islamic and Western scholarly traditions, are ready to interact with and shape modern society by the light of principles that transcend it, being motivated constantly by the intention of finding the extent of human wisdom.
Aasiya Sellars
Class of 2019
If I hadn't gone to Zaytuna, my definition of success would likely be a lot more attached to material measurements such as wealth and status - today, Zaytuna has helped me widen and elevate my goals towards serving community and God.
Ameena McElroy
Class of 2020
This institution is investing in human capital by training individuals how to know themselves, and ultimately that's to better know God and to better serve humanity.
Hamzah Hashmi
Class of 2021
Zaytuna has been transformative in many ways. I know I'm at an institution where every person - the cofounders, the admin, faculty, staff, fellow students, and supporters - cares deeply about my education and well being.
Zaytuna College Podcast
"Two types are never satiated: seekers of this world and seekers of knowledge," The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Seek knowledge. Seek inspiration. Seek guidance. Discover the new Zaytuna College Podcast.