Volume 19, No. 2, 2022
Rethinking And Reconstruction Of Tradition And Modernity Of Islam In Text Book Knowledge Of Madrassah Education System In Pakistan
Dr. Rashida Ahmad , Dr. Attiya Khanum and Dr. Fatima Ali
Abstract
Tradition and modernity, both are essential; they are recognized as the complimentary means of arriving at the truth. Tradition and modernity in madrassah education system means evolution of sources of knowledge and different aspects of madrassah education system. The main objective of the study was to overview the current state of knowledge and evaluates the extent and needs of rethinking and reconstruction of tradition and modernity of Islam with text book knowledge in madrassah education system in Pakistan. The madaris text books knowledge of madaris are targeted to follow archaic syllabus, give air to extremism, refutation and sectarian feelings among its students and lacks market value. The study has followed a mixed research approach, both descriptive and analytical. The target population comprised of leading madaris representing all schools of thought in Islam. The findings of the research clarify that most of the contemporary madaris in Pakistan are representative of tradition and modernity of Islam, and shun general misconception about the rigidity, traditionalist outlook and outdated syllabus, with general finding that it is true that due to various taboos in society and lack of planning and incentives on part of government, madrassah education is not job oriented also. So, the study concludes that a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity of Islam in text book knowledge will result in producing graduates well versed in all spheres of knowledge. It is recommended that Sectarian differences limited to only academic discourse. Moreover, they should be expressed in such a manner that controversies should not spread further.
Pages: 9863-9880
Keywords: Tradition and Modernity, Islam, Madrassah Education System, Punjab, Pakistan.