Community Imam College
Inspired Shepherd for Every Community
Inspired Shepherd for Every Community
Well-rounded education that integrates classical Islamic studies with modern academic disciplines.
Advanced training in Arabic, English, and local languages to communicate faith effectively in a globalized world.
Deep spiritual grooming aimed at building high moral character and personal integrity in community leadership.
Empowering communities through active service, welfare initiatives, and proactive civic engagement.
Imams were holistic community guides. Today, their role is often limited to rituals.
CIC bridges this gap.
We equip Madrasa graduates with a recognized degree and modern skills in leadership, communication, and social research.
"To install every community with an inspired shepherd."
Grooming potential young Imams with transformational learning experiences that make them value driven, value creating community leaders.
"When we nurture hearts with faith, minds with knowledge, and hands with skills, we build leaders who lift the entire community."
Chairman, Zam Zam Foundation
President, All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama
Rector, Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies
Retired President Bishop
Professor, Sabaragamuwa University
Director, Dept. of Muslim Religious & Cultural Affairs
Department of Languages
Moments from the launch event marking the start of this transformative journey.
Inauguration Highlights
Why CIC?
Producing theologically grounded, socially conscious, and civically engaged Imams.
"To produce theologically grounded, socially conscious Imams who drive spiritual guidance, social harmony, and development using modern leadership and civic skills."
Madrasa graduates (20-30) lacking formal training in leadership and civic engagement.
Society at large, benefiting from enlightened leadership promoting peace and cohesion.
The specific impact we aim to achieve through our graduates.
Graduates gain leadership, digital, and language skills to effectively guide youth, women, and institutions.
Imams serve as peacebuilders, fostering trust, reconciliation, and development across communities.
Placements in mosques, NGOs, schools, and government, plus leading grassroots projects.
A scalable national model sustained by scholarships, endowments, and global partnerships.
A spiral model transforming Imams into confident leaders through continuous engagement.
Values & Vision
Shaping mindset and purpose through interactions with senior scholars and ethical role models, fostering deep moral clarity.
"Purpose-driven Imams with clarity of role."
Knowledge & Skills
Structured classroom learning blending traditional Islamic studies with modern social sciences, communication, and governance.
"Imams equipped with modern leadership skills."
Practice
Students actively apply their learning through guided community-based projects, Mosque assignments, and problem-solving exercises.
"Ability to translate theory into action."
Experience
Extended engagement in real community environments, leading welfare initiatives and developing empathy through direct service.
"Community-rooted leaders with credibility."
Growth
Ensuring long-term impact through post-training support, continuous mentorship, reflection, and feedback loops.
"Resilient leaders committed to growth."
