American Freelance
Writer, Fatimah Abdulmalik, wrote an article focusing on the hurdles of Islamic
Education in the West. “A large problem that Muslims in the West are faced with
is that quality of education for their children.” Muslims in the West have no
idea which direction or decision will help their children in the end. It seems
that they are faced with either sending their children to public schools with
good secular education or enrolling them in Islamic institutions that excel in
religious subjects. There are very few institutions that are providing quality
in both religious and secular subject areas. There are only a handful of good
Islamic schools in western societies. Having the desire to keep Muslim children
out of the public education sector is not enough. The community has to have a plan with clear
steps to obtain their goals. Although the curriculum may be different in each
school, having the right qualified teachers is key.
I greatly understand
the confusion and hesitation in figuring out what education path is great for
their children. The secular subjects in the western schooling is pertinent in
life, however the religious aspect of the other path helps them learn about their
religion, rituals, customs, and beliefs. As parents, they want to find the best
for their children, including an institution with a lot of space and great
quality of curriculum. Education is essential in making a life for you
especially in the Muslim community. This article opened my eyes to the decision
of what to expose to your children.
Bria Broadway 4/21/13 9:14pm
http://www.onislam.net/english/family/gender-issues/education-for-life/462344-the-hurdles-of-islamic-education-in-the-west-.html
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