Madrassah Reforms in Pakistan: A Dispute
Journal Title: Educational Research International - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
The present study examined Madrassah Reforms in Pakistan and analyzed the issues associated with it. The Madrassahs came under scrutiny particularly by western media, after the 9/11 era. This study is an effort to bring forth the real picture of Madrassah education in Pakistan. The present study was a descriptive using mixed method design. Data were drawn from various sources and analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The results show that Madrassahs are the need of the Islamic society and providing religious and spiritual guidance since a long. Now Madrassahs are being alleged for real root cause of terrorism and extremism in the world. Government of Pakistan is in the process of Madrassah reforms. Various Madrassahs are not only willing rather providing modern subjects but, at the same time, vow to resist secularization and state-led reforms. It is considered by the religious lobby that west and USA is behind reforming Madrassahs in Pakistan. Mistrust and suspicion are the main causes of resistance by stakeholders for Madrassah reforms.
Authors and Affiliations
Rana Ahmad, Shafqat Khan, Saeed anjum
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