Kankor Madrasa study guide
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The Kankor Madrasa is the religious-stream variant of Afghanistan's national university entrance examination, intended for graduates of madrasas and religious schools who wish to continue into higher religious education or related fields. It is a competitive, multiple-choice entrance assessment rather than a school-leaving certificate: performance determines placement and admission rather than simply recording completion. The Kankor Madrasa study guide has 10 sections and about 2,372 words.
01Quran and Quranic Sciences (Tajweed, Tafsir, Memorization)
This domain rewards precise, technical knowledge rather than general piety. You must know the rules of Tajweed by name and application, the categories of Tafsir, and the structure of the Mushaf.
308 words, about 2 min02Hadith and Hadith Sciences
Master the terminology of Hadith science: isnad (chain), matn (text), sahabi (Companion), tabi'i (Successor). Know the difference between Hadith , Sunnah , Athar , and Khabar .
260 words, about 1 min03Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Principles of Fiqh
The exam tests both substantive rulings ( fiqh ) and methodology ( usul al-fiqh ). Keep them separate in your mind: fiqh is the ruling, usul is how the ruling is derived.
268 words, about 1 min04Islamic Beliefs (Aqeedah) and Islamic Thought
Know the pillars of Iman: belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and divine decree ( qadar ). The exam tests precise definitions, not slogans.
236 words, about 1 min05Arabic Language and Literature (Grammar, Morphology, Rhetoric)
Know the three parts of speech: ism (noun), fi'l (verb), harf (particle). Master case endings ( i'rab ): raf' (nominative), nasb (accusative), jarr (genitive), jazm (jussive).
243 words, about 1 min06Islamic History and Civilization
Know the sequence of eras: the Prophetic period, the Rashidun Caliphate (Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali), the Umayyad dynasty (Damascus), the Abbasid dynasty (Baghdad), and the later regional states. The trap is confusing the capital of each dynasty or the order of the first four caliphs.
210 words, about 1 min07General Knowledge and Current Affairs
This domain checks breadth and currency: geography, international organizations, major capitals, and recent events. It rewards a habit of reading news and maps, not memorizing isolated facts.
237 words, about 1 min08Mathematics
Expect arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and basic statistics. Accuracy under time pressure matters more than advanced technique.
182 words, under 1 min09Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Know the cell as the basic unit of life, the difference between plant and animal cells (cell wall, chloroplasts), and the role of DNA. Know the basic organ systems and the process of photosynthesis.
212 words, about 1 min10Dari/Pashto Language and Literature
This domain tests grammar, vocabulary, and literary knowledge in Dari and Pashto. Know the script, the parts of speech, and the major literary figures.
216 words, about 1 min