Gazi Husrev-bey's mederesa in the period from 1920 tili present day

Abstract

The author presents history and achievements of Gazi Husrev-beys medresa in Sarajevo, in which he himself was a teacher for 11 years. This educational institution has worked under name Gazi Husrev-begova medresa since the school year 1920/21, but it is a continuation of the Hanikah founded in 1931 and the Seldžukija, later Kuršumlija Medresa founded 1537.

The school was without a final examination for 16 years, but in 37 years it took place. Because of certain circumstances the first students with final examination came later in the school year 1929/30. A complete list is provided of the names of students of all with final examination 37 generations as well the names of headmasters and teachers. Curricula, which were changed and supplemented are discussed. Various extracurricular activities of the students are mentioned e. g. the publication newspapers, among which the journal »Zemzem« has been appearing for 15 years. It is concluded that the Gazi Husrev-beys medresa has produced a considerable number of important persons among the present Reis-ul-Ulema Hadži Naim ef. Hadžiabdić. It is pointed out that a good deal of the present teaching staff had completed the Gazi Husrev-beys Medresa before proceeding to Universities, and that the majority of the text books are written by teachers of the Medresa. It is concluded that it is necessary to write more about this oldest of our educational institution, because the Gazi Husrev-bey's medresa deserves it.