The College of Sharia in Makkah al-Mukarramah is the first university educational establishment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In 1949, the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud ordered its establishment, thus becoming the first university and nucleus for Umm al-Qura University . Umm al-Qura University has three campuses in Makkah al-Mukarramah, the first being in al-Aziziah Neighborhood. It encompasses the general administration and supporting deanships. It also houses some colleges...

Education in the First Saudi State refers to an active academic approach adopted by the First Saudi State throughout its history, between 1727 and 1818. It sought to disseminate knowledge and science within the community and raise its awareness on religious matters. Role of Imams in education during the First Saudi State The Imams of the First Saudi State attached attention and care to education since the establishment of the state. This attention began with Imam Mohammed Bin Saud who called up...