EDUCATION, ANCIENT AND MODERN
Spirit of Islam, Dec 2020, p. 24
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is named as the default author of the periodical; a piece that carries another writer’s byline is credited to that writer.
In modern times, as a result of scientific research all branches of knowledge have been rewritten. For example, in ancient times it was thought that the stars in the sky were as big as they appeared with the naked eye. But in recent times, far-reaching studies have shown that the stars in the sky are much larger, and they are more numerous than they appear. In this way, a lot of information has been obtained in present times. Knowledge is required to know the world in the light of this new information. Today, the ignorant man is not just an illiterate man, but he is also ignorant of the real world. Education needs to be updated in the present times, namely to adapt the knowledge according to the demands of the times. The purpose of education should be to equip man with the need of the hour; to enable man to build life according to today’s conditions. Being aware of the changing times is also important not only for the ordinary affairs of life but also to understand religion in terms of changing times. This fact has been narrated in a Hadith. It was narrated by the Companion of the Prophet Abu Dhar al-Ghafari in the following words: It is necessary for the believer to be aware of his time. o The purpose of education should be to equip man with the need of the hour; to enable man to build life according to today's conditions. Being aware of the changing times is also important to understand religion in terms of changing times. Do not let any loss make you lose your peace of mind.

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