Contains an investigation of the status of "madaris" in Region XII of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Marawi City, Cotabato City and Jolo. It also delves into the profile of madrasah administrators, teachers and students, and the madrasah plant facilities and equipment, curriculum and programs. It also identifies some major strengths and weaknesses of the madaris system in the Philippines and their implications to the education of the Muslim in this part of the country.