Madrassa has a vital role to spread peace and tolerance in the society, provision of awareness to modern advancements and inclusion of best pedagogies in the Madrassa curriculum may result in stability, peace and prosperity.
Said experts of a one day seminar on “Madrassa Reforms: Indonesia’s experience” organized by Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue (IRD) of International Islamic university.
The seminar was attended by Ambassador of Indonesia, H.E. Adam Mulawarman Tugio, Dr. Masoom Yasinai Rector IIUI, diplomats and religious scholars of Indonesia, Chairman CII Dr. Qibla Ayaz , Vice President Academics Dr. Ayaz Asfar, Executive Director IRD Dr. Husn ul Amin and other distinguished scholars, researchers and educationists.
The Seminar discussed the importance of seminary leaders in peacemaking, peace building, understanding conflicts, conflict resolution and the responsible use of social media.
The Ambassador of Indonesia underscored the need of equipping the Madrassa students with all the advancements and urged that they must be taught in an environment where they may have an exposure to the new phenomena such as use of social media and utilization of technology to disseminate Islam’s message of peace. Globalization and revision of the curriculum of Madaris is a necessity to play a positive role in society, he said.
He hailed IIUI for its service for Islam and dissemination of its message. He said presence of a large number of Indonesia students in the seminar is a matter of pride for us and IIUI both.
Dr Qibla Ayaz stressed to bridge the gap between the bureaucracy and the administration of Madrassa adding that there must be steps to clear the ambiguities and misconceptions from both sides. He also highlighted the role of Madrassa and historical importance in the sub-continent.
Dr. Masoom Yasinzai called for Madrassa reforms with a focus on integration of religious education with the modern advancements and technology. He said a religious scholar being an alumnus of a Madrassa will be a best balanced and harmonious person who would have a proper knowledge to the prevalent circumstances and he will also be having a background of religious guideline to deal with situations accordingly. He stressed upon the need of removing constraints in bringing the Madrassa in the streamline and allowing religious scholars to solve the issues being faced by society. They can be the best opinion leaders he said. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Aamir Tuaseen former Director Madrassahs told that here in Pakistan, the major issue is the registration of Madrasas. Dr. Raghib Naeemi talked about the registration. He told that 6000 Madaris have been registered so far while 42000 still remain. Madarris board is replaced by Madrassa directorate working under Ministry of Education.
Earlier, Dr. Husn ul Amin highlighted the importance of Madrassa in a Muslim society and briefed about the details and objectives of the program.