Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
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26 July 2012
Book: Dumbing Us Down: the Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling By JOHN TAYLOR GATTO Reviewed by Samuel L. Blumenfeld First Published The Blumenfeld Education Letter - May 1993 It Is Time to Try Something Different NO one in America today is better qualified to report on the true condition of our government education system than John Taylor Gatto, the now-famous educator who spent 26 years teaching in six different schools in New York City and quit because he could no longer take part in a s
Quranic Concept and System of Education
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17 July 2012
The global education system, both in the East and West, has failed to nurture human character, leading to moral decline and societal destruction. Unlike any other species, humans harm their own kind, revealing a critical flaw in modern education. Alarmingly, Muslim societies have adopted this flawed, secular system, influenced by forces that aim to derail humanity. Despite this, Muslims possess Al-Quran, a divine book offering intellectual superiority if studied and applied with understanding. The Quran, accessible to all, provides a comprehensive framework for education, emphasizing knowledge from Allah, the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and disciplines like science, language, governance, and history. By aligning our education system with Quranic principles, we can guide humanity toward success, happiness, and eternal prosperity on the straight path (Sirat al-Mustaqim).
Generation Killers' "Pride" Parade
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02 July 2012
SYED JAWED ANWAR First Published in July 2011 in the Muslim on the eve of "Pride Day Parade" . AFTER his great grandfather had an intimate relationship with the woman who would become the grandson’s great grandmother, the grandfather was born. After the grandfather had an intimate relationship with the woman who would become the grandson’s grandmother, the father was born. The father had an intimate relationship with the would-be mother, and soon the son was born. Now, the son has a relationship w
Ontario' s Homosexual Curriculum and Bill 13: The Background with a Muslim Perspective
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01 July 2012
SYED JAWED ANWAR A LARGE number of Muslim community members living in North America considers building a Masjid as the greatest rewarding deed on this earth. They spent millions of dollars in building and hundreds of thousands of dollars in decorations and erecting high minarets. They spent hundreds of hours in volunteering for these Masajid. However, does any one of them ever think for a second whether the second or third generations would be able s to pray in these Masajid? A group of the Muslim commun
Pride Day or Shame Day?
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30 June 2012
Syed Jawed Anwar THE human race may be going to extinct soon on the path of “alternative lifestyles.†LGBTTIQ (gender apostate and sexual disoriented ), by denying their true physical sexuality are denying the reproduction of God’s most precious and the best creatures; the human beings.
Renaissance of the Masjid-Madrasah
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26 June 2012
By QAZI DR. SHEIKH ABBAS BORHANY THE word Madrasah is an Arabi word, which has its origin from the word Mudarris, and this comes from the root word of Daras, which means to enlighten or to teach. Therefore, Madrasah is a place of learning, with a similar meaning to that of school. Particularly it is similar to the Church missionary school.
Madrasah: The Intellectual History of Muslim India
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25 June 2012
This is a series of columns for the understanding of the history of centuries old Madrasah and Islamic Education System in South Asian perspective published in Muslims Weekly, New York, USA in a series of the weekly Column “Personal Notes in 2004.â€
The Intellectual History and Education System in Muslim India
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25 June 2012
By JAWED ANWAR This is a series of columns for the understanding of the history of centuries old Madrasah and Islamic Education System in South Asian perspective published in Muslims Weekly, New York, USA in a series of the weekly Column “Personal Notes in 2004.â€
William Dalrymple: The Madrasas of Delhi
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23 June 2012
William Dalrymple COLONEL William Sleeman, famous for his suppression of the Thugs and a leading critic of the administration of the Indian courts, had to admit that the Madrasa education given in Delhi was something quite remarkable: "Perhaps there are few communities in the world among whom education is more generally diffused than among Muhammadans [Muslims] in India," he wrote on a visit to the Mughal capital.
Madrasa 1: The Purpose of Education
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23 June 2012
JAWED ANWAR We, humankind, are the earthly viceroys of Allah. "And when thy Lord said unto the angels: Lo! I am about to place a viceroy in the earth (Al Quran-2: 30)." So if the viceroy is not well educated and highly knowledgeable and does not possess wisdom, what will happen to our governance on earth? So, as mentioned in Al Qur'an, everyone should be knowledgeable and educated.
Madrasa 2: The Priorities of Education
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23 June 2012
JAWED ANWAR IF you think about Greece, your first thoughts are of its highly reputable philosophers. However, during the hey-day of these great thinkers, they were regarded as anything but philosophers. These philosophers had not received any respect from their nation.
Madrasa 3: The Teacher
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22 June 2012
JAWED ANWAR The role of the teacher in the Islamic Education System is pivotal. First, Allah requires us to seek knowledge actively. Remained ignorant is closer to sin. Second, educating and sharing knowledge is Sunnah (tradition of the Prophet). "Narrated Abu Huraira R.A.: that the Messenger of Allah (ï·º) said: "Whoever is asked about some knowledge that he knows, then he conceals it, he will be bridled with a bridle of fire." Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2649
Madrasa 4: The Student
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22 June 2012
JAWED ANWAR THE student is the central part of the Islamic education system. It is the students' responsibility to acquire compulsory education. As a vicegerent of Allah, human beings have to play a significant role on this earth to establish and maintain peace and justice, among other things.
Madrasa 5: The History
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22 June 2012
JAWED ANWAR IN his last khutbah (speech), the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad ï·º, addressed "(Listen) Haven't I conveyed Allah's message to you?" We replied, "Yes," He said, "O Allah! Be witness (for it). So it is incumbent upon those who are present to convey it (this message of mine) to those who are absent because the informed one might comprehend what I have said better than the present audience who will convey it to him."
Madrasa 6: The Economy
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22 June 2012
JAWED ANWAR WHEN Muslims ruled India, their government never established a separate education department and never appointed salaried teachers. Already established was a tradition where the kings, rulers, and affluent citizens had to establish educational institutions. This system was facilitated with the intention of thawab (as a deed to receive rewards in the life hereafter).
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