Current Status Of Muslim Education In The UK

1. jamea.co.uk Current Status Of Muslim Education In The UK Currently, in the UK, there are over 100 independent Muslim schools and Seven state-funded Muslim schools. But in terms of the Muslim population in the UK which is near about 3 million the number of schools concentrating on Muslim education is quite small. Muslim schools in UK make sure that immigrant parents who want their kids to be close to their religion and roots are getting provided with good quality education in a place where they feel accepted regardless of their religion and cultural background. Education consultants say there is a need for more Muslim schools in UK. 1

2. jamea.co.uk • Boarding Schools : In the UK most Islamic Boarding Schools pay attention to religious studies, Islamic practices, and learning Urdu. Boarding schools are traditional educational institutions but with time, they are also leaning towards modernization. Boarding schools are a place where students can live and learn at the same time. The schools are usually run by several teachers and educational instructors. Almost all of the schools have a mosque inside where students can pray every day. Modern Islamic Boarding Schools offer both formal and informal education to students. Since immigrant parents or grandparents might not have had 100% correct knowledge of Islam they prefer sending their children or grandchildren to educational institutions which have formal classes for every aspect of Islam. Rather than following wrong beliefs and practices it is better to learn about Islam from qualified teachers who provide students with reliable resources. This Imparts Islamic education to the future students for well spread of culture. 2

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