Zaytuna College aims to educate and prepare morally committed professional, intellectual, and spiritual leaders who are grounded in the Islamic scholarly tradition and conversant with the cultural currents and critical ideas shaping modern society.
John Ropoulos
Class of 2016
Ameena McElroy
Class of 2020
Ibraheem Naqeeb
Class of 2017
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]
Zaytuna College Cares: Houston Relief
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Every act of goodness is charity."
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Zaytuna College, its faculty, staff, and students believed we had to do something to show our support and solidarity with all of the people in the region.
After the collapse of the water system in Beaumont Texas, we saw the immediate and desperate need for potable water. Working with the Islamic Center of Traplex, as well as ISGH Baytown Mercy Islamic Center of Houston, where our very own alumnus Mohamed Khan is the Imam, we sent 13,000 gallons of water to be distributed to all those in need. Allah Subhanah wa Ta'ala reminds us in the Qur'an that all life comes from water. Hence, for many, our gift of water represents the gift of life.
Please take a moment to support Zaytuna College with these efforts.
John Ropoulos
Class of 2016
My plans are to pursue traditional Islamic scholarship after completing my Master’s degree. Eventually, I intend to complete a Ph.D. In Islamic Thought.
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.
Ibraheem Naqeeb
Class of 2017
I have a love and thirst for knowledge. There’s a community of learners here that share that thirst.
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"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.
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At Zaytuna College, everything is by design with a provident end in mind. #Light
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