THE CHALLENGES OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN THE WAKE OF MODERNITY

Abstract

The logic of increasing global concerns and universal emblem has not
been effectively articulated and developed in Islamic education. The system is
losing its quality and functionality in several societies because of modernization
and subsidiary connections with contemporary issues. After the rise of
globalization, the Islamic educational system nearly lost the essence that it had
hundreds of years ago. Although it is essential for every Muslim to attain at least
the fundamental knowledge of their religion and contribute to their society and
beyond, still the system only produces scholars who participate in mere religious
formal or informal practices, rather than being contributors to the society.
Therefore, in today’s era Islamic education faces the challenges that the system
constitutes to the societies in not only the Muslim world but globally. This article
aims to highlight those major educational challenges faced in Muslim societies
due to modernization. It focuses on how Islamic education is perceived in this
modern era, and how Islam discerns modern education. This qualitative
framework analysis also underscores the diverse nature of education within
Muslim countries and its impact on Muslim youth, and how Modernity and
globalization have greatly affected religious studies and produced liberal and
secular minds. The major challenge that has been discussed in this article is the
Challenge of Islamic Education in the wake of Modernity, it mainly comprises the
Educational Contributions of Islam before Modernity, European Challenges to
Islamic Teachings in lieu of Colonialization, Modernity, and the fate of Islamic
Educational system in the Modern World. Finally, some suggestions are given to
overcome these challenges.