People of all ages attend, and many often move on to becoming imams.[citation needed] The certificate of an ʻālim, for example, requires approximately twelve years of study.[citation needed] A good number of the ḥuffāẓ (plural of ḥāfiẓ) are the product of the madaris. The madaris also resemble colleges, where people take evening classes and reside in dormitories. An important function of the madaris is to admit orphans and poor children in order to provide them with education and training. Madaris may enroll female students; however, they study separately from the men.[citation needed] COUNT 5
QSN1 What age groups are usually enrolled in madaris? ANS1 all ages QSN2 How long does someone have to be enrolled in alim courses to earn a certificate or graduate? ANS2 approximately twelve years QSN3 In what ways are madaris similar to western colleges? ANS3 people take evening classes and reside in dormitories QSN4 Why do madaris extend enrollment to children of less fortunate circumstances? ANS4 provide them with education and training QSN5 What is the format for co-education for women in madaris? ANS5 they study separately from the men