Ma'had Ubay bin Kaab is a Sunni Islamic boarding school located in Jambi City, Jambi Province, Indonesia. More precisely located on Jl. Golf II, Pematang Sulur, Telanaipura, Jambi City. This Islamic boarding school was founded by Ustaz Abu Salma, Lc. in 2009 under the auspices of the Imam Bukhari Al-Atsari Foundation which is one of the institutions that spreads Salafi preaching in Jambi province.
Ubay Bin Ka'ab Islamic Boarding School stands on 3702 m<sup>2</sup> of land located in the center of Jambi city so it is easily accessible by public and private vehicles. The practice and implementation of religious moderation at Mahad Ubay Bin Ka'ab in daily life implements religious tolerance and applies a generous nature towards fellow religious people. Respecting differences in both religious and other aspects of life, and creating a brilliant generation with broad insight and creating a harmonious nation.
The cost of construction, dormitory, food, and education costs at this Islamic boarding school are free, only an administration fee of Rp. 100,000/month or Rp. 600,000/semester is charged for those taking the bachelor's degree program. The facilities of this Islamic boarding school consist of: study rooms, dormitories, places of worship mosque, canteen and sports field.
This Islamic boarding school was built by Ustaz Abu Salma, Lc. who was a direct student of Buya Djefri Efendi Wahab, in the same class as Ustaz Maududi Abdullah in the 4th generation of the Al-Furqon Islamic boarding school in Pekanbaru, he also studied at the Islamic University of Medina in 1997 and graduated in 2002. The media that often broadcast study activities at this Islamic boarding school are Izzah TV and Radio Salam Jambi 105.1 FM.
The curriculum applied at the Ubay bin Kaab Islamic boarding school is the Salafiah Islamic boarding school curriculum, the graduates of which are expected to be able to become community figures who have memorized the Qur'an and are competent in the field of religious knowledge. Ubay bin Ka'ab Islamic Boarding School graduated many students. Even some of them are currently continuing their education at the Islamic University of Medina, LIPIA, STDI Imam Syafi'i Jember, as well as Islamic education in other places.
Initially, the Imam Bukhari Al-Atsari Foundation was established first with Notarial Deed Jon Astra number 09 on November 26, 2008, and ratification by the Minister of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia. In the same year, the founder of the foundation tried to open registration for new students, but no students registered at all.
In 2009, registration for new students was finally opened again and there were 6 students registered, and in August, teaching and learning activities began at this Islamic boarding school with the existing conditions.
In 2011, regular studies were held every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, organized by the Imam Bukhari Al-Atsari Foundation.
In 2017, Ubay bin Kaab Islamic Boarding School changed its routine study schedule to Monday-Friday and Sunday.
On 25âÂÂ27 August 2017 at Gelora Sarolangun Emas, the Sa'ad Bin Abi Waqqash (SBAW) archery club from Ubay bin Ka'ab Jambi succeeded in sweeping all the numbers for the adult category in the Inter-Club Archery Competition championship throughout Jambi Province. By successfully winning the overall championship title, the SBAW archery club is entitled to the Sarolangun Regent's rotating trophy. The club has been around since November 1, 2016. This non-athlete archery club has 70 members from various circles, ranging from sunnah study circles, students, to the general public. The following is a list of winners in the adult category in the 2017 Jambi Province Inter-Club Archery Competition:
In May 2018, the leadership and management of the Ubay Bin Kaab Islamic Boarding School held a grand tabligh in the context of a declaration to reject radicalism and terrorism.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people were more enthusiastic about participating in offline Salafiyah preaching activities than online.
On February 5, 2023, the Jambi Police's Binmas Directorate provided socialization on preventing radicalism at this Islamic boarding school.
In 2021, Jambi Immigration Implemented the Eazy Passport Service at the Ubay Bin Kaab Islamic Boarding School which was attended by the Head of Intelligence and Immigration Enforcement of the Jambi Kemenkumham Regional Office, Mr. Sutejo and accompanied directly by the Head of Lantaskim Mr. M. Hidayat, and the activity was carried out while still paying attention to health protocols.
On December 3, 2023, routine studies will only be on Sunday mornings with the study of the book, and Thursday evenings with the study of the interpretation of the Al-Qur'an.
In November 2025, this Islamic boarding school will start opening a bachelor's degree program for adults, with a tuition administration fee of Rp. 100,000/month.
Ubay bin Kaab Mosque is a mosque located on Jl. Golf II Pematang Sulur, Telanaipura, Jambi City. This mosque was founded at the same time as the Ubay bin Kaab Islamic Boarding School.