[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 14 (Thursday, February 6, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E181]
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                     TRIBUTE TO THE QUBA INSTITUTE

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                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 6, 1997

  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Quba 
Institute, which has educated members of Philadelphia's Muslim 
community since 1968. The institute offers varied forums of Islamic 
studies, such as lectures, classes, workshops, reading groups, day 
school, and Qur'an school. Students at the Quba Institute are 
encouraged to strive for overall academic excellence in addition to 
pursuing traditional Islamic scholarship. In order to achieve the 
optimal balance, traditional religious studies are paired with modern 
techniques to achieve a well-balanced academic experience.
  Mr. Speaker, in light of the Quba Institute's record of producing 
rigorous scholarship and building character among its students, I hope 
my colleagues will join me in honoring this fine school on this day.

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