Honouring Service, Inspiring Excellence

Awards serve as a meaningful expression of recognition, celebrating outstanding achievement, impactful service and the ability to inspire others. In Islam, acknowledgement, appreciation and gratitude are not merely social courtesies; they are deeply rooted in the Prophetic tradition and the wider ethos of Islamic scholarship and service.

The JAK Gold Medal Award stands as Jamia Al-Karam’s highest accolade. It is presented to a distinguished recipient whose life and work reflect notable contribution, enduring service and a legacy that continues to benefit religion, education, community and wider society.

Each year, the award seeks to honour not only individual achievement,

but also the values that Jamia Al-Karam has long sought to nurture: knowledge, sincerity, service, wisdom, courage and relevance. It recognises those whose contribution inspires others to serve with excellence and to uphold the divine call: “Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and excellent advice, and discuss with them in a manner that is most virtuous.” [Qur’an 16:125]

At JAK 2026 Convention, Jamia Al-Karam will confer the 2026 JAK Gold Medal Award upon a most deserving recipient in recognition of a remarkable legacy of teaching, service and educational contribution.

The recipient will be announced during the convention.

Honouring Service, Inspiring Excellence

Awards serve as a meaningful expression of recognition, celebrating outstanding achievement, impactful service and the ability to inspire others. In Islam, acknowledgement, appreciation and gratitude are not merely social courtesies; they are deeply rooted in the Prophetic tradition and the wider ethos of Islamic scholarship and service.

The JAK Gold Medal Award stands as Jamia Al-Karam’s highest accolade. It is presented to a distinguished recipient whose life and work reflect notable contribution, enduring service and a legacy that continues to benefit religion, education, community and wider society.

Each year, the award seeks to honour not only individual achievement, but also the values that Jamia Al-Karam has long sought to nurture: knowledge, sincerity, service, wisdom, courage and relevance. It recognises those whose contribution inspires others to serve with excellence and to uphold the divine call: “Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and excellent advice, and discuss with them in a manner that is most virtuous.” [Qur’an 16:125]

At JAK 2026 Convention, Jamia Al-Karam will confer the 2026 JAK Gold Medal Award upon a most deserving recipient in recognition of a remarkable legacy of teaching, service and educational contribution.

The recipient will be announced during the convention.