English book · Islamic Education

The Changing Era

English book, p. 105

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

intellectual discourse is dominated by scientific logic, which they are not familiar with. These and similar shortcomings highlight the need for the madrasa curriculum to adapt to contemporary realities and prepare students to engage with the challenges of the modern world effectively. 6. One of the proposed steps is to establish a department, possibly named Ma‘had al-‘Ulama (Scholars’ Institute) or something similar, with the aim of preparing scholars to meet contemporary demands. Selected young scholars can be invited for a fixed period, where they will be equipped with proficiency in English and sufficient modern knowledge. This will enable them to effectively represent Islam in the modern age using contemporary styles and approaches. In this context, I would like to share my personal experience, which may serve as a practical lesson for others. During my madrasa education, I acquired basic English skills. However, the desire to further develop my proficiency in English and use it as a medium to convey Islam’s message to modern audiences emerged later in my life, ultimately becoming my life’s mission. There are various reasons behind how the desire to use the English language as a means of communication for religious guidance and divine awareness among people developed within me. One of these reasons, without doubt, is related to the scholars of Islam. In the modern era, many scholars have realized that serving Islam effectively in contemporary contexts

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