Importance of Education
English book, p. 120
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION Education creates awareness within the individuals. Undoubtedly, all successes are reserved for educated individuals. No progress and development is attainable without education in this world. A team from BBC London’s Urdu department visited the state of Gujarat in India, where they specifically met with the Muslim community and compiled a report on the subject. I became aware of this report through the publication of BBC London on July 22, 2004. The publication revealed a significant shift among the Muslims of Gujarat. Education has become a paramount concern for every Muslim in the state, with everyone emphasizing the importance of educating their children. This represents a new trend. After 1947, Indian Muslims experienced ongoing unrest, being caught in a cycle of grievances, protests and responding to violence with violence. After more than half a century, it became evident that this approach proved unsuccessful. Now, for the first time, Muslims have adopted a mindset that recognizes dwelling on

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