Jamia Hafsa
جامعہ سیدہ حفصہ | |
Courtyard of Jamia Hafsa | |
| Type | Private Islamic University |
|---|---|
| Established | 1989 |
| Founder | Mawlānā Abdullah Ghazi |
Parent institution | Jamia Faridia |
Religious affiliation | Sunni Deobandi Islam |
| Chancellor | Mawlānā Abdul Aziz |
| Principal | Umme Hassan |
| Location | , 33°42′46.3″N 73°05′13.1″E / 33.712861°N 73.086972°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Blue, White |
Location in Islamabad Capital Territory | |
Jamia Syeda Hafsa (Urdu: جامعہ سیدہ حفصہ), commonly known as Jamia Hafsa (Urdu: جامعہ حفصہ, romanized: Jamiya Hafsah), is a Deobandi Islamic university adjacent to the Lal Masjid in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The madrassah was established in 1989 by Maulana Abdullah Ghazi, who remained the Chancellor until he was assassinated by unknown gunmen in October 1998.
The seminary is considered as the largest women's madrasa in Pakistan.
The seminary is headed by Mawlānā Abdul Aziz and Umme Hassan.