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There is need for professional education in Madrassas: Dr Muhammad Ahmad NaeemiThere is need for professional education in Madrassas: Dr Muhammad Ahmad Naeemi

There is need for professional education in Madrassas: Dr Muhammad Ahmad Naeemi

"Modern subjects must be included in the syllabus, but there should be no tampering with the theology. Also, subjects that are no longer relevant should be excluded from the curriculum on the pattern that the West has adopted by excluding the redundant ancient Greek philosophy," says Dr Mohammad Ahmad Naeemi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology at Hamdard University, New Delhi

India News Mar 3, 2023, 2:35 PM IST

Mob barges into heritage Madrasa in Karnataka on Dussehra performs puja 9 booked gcwMob barges into heritage Madrasa in Karnataka on Dussehra performs puja 9 booked gcw

9 booked after mob barges into heritage Madrasa in Karnataka on Dussehra, performs puja

According to eyewitnesses, nine people from a group did the puja in the presence of the police during the Bhavani Devi procession. After the video got viral, a few members of the local Muslim community staged a protest in front of the Police station, demanding action.

India News Oct 7, 2022, 9:18 AM IST

Madrasa in Assam s Goalpara demolished by locals to protest against jihadi activities in its premises gcwMadrasa in Assam s Goalpara demolished by locals to protest against jihadi activities in its premises gcw

Madrasa in Assam's Goalpara demolished by locals to protest against jihadi activities in its premises

The use of the madrasa premises for the anti-national activity came to light following the arrest of one Jalaluddin Sheikh, a cleric of the madrasa.  The madrasa located in Pakhiura Char under Matia police station and the residence adjacent to it was allegedly used for jihadi activities by two Bangladeshi nationals, who are currently absconding, the police said.

India News Sep 6, 2022, 3:02 PM IST

Kanwar Yatra 2022: Haridwar schools to remain closed from July 20 to 26 - adt Kanwar Yatra 2022: Haridwar schools to remain closed from July 20 to 26 - adt

Kanwar Yatra 2022: Haridwar schools to remain closed from July 20 to 26

Following the orders of DM Vinay Shankar, all government and non-government schools, Sanskrit schools, madrasas, and Anganwadi centres in the district will be closed from July 20 to July 26.

India News Jul 18, 2022, 12:03 PM IST

Madrasas brainwash children, I will appeal to CM to ban them: Karnataka MLA Renukacharya  - ycbMadrasas brainwash children, I will appeal to CM to ban them: Karnataka MLA Renukacharya  - ycb

Madrasas brainwash children, I will appeal to CM to ban them: Karnataka MLA Renukacharya

Karnataka BJP leader and CM's political secretary MP Renukacharya has once again grabbed the limelight for wrong reasons following a controversial statement. MP Renukacharya said, Madrasas impart 'anti-national' lessons and stressed that he will appeal to CM to ban Madrasas.

India News Mar 27, 2022, 5:54 PM IST

Taliban denies acknowledging graduates of 2000-2020, High Education Minister Haqqani says are of no use-dnmTaliban denies acknowledging graduates of 2000-2020, High Education Minister Haqqani says are of no use-dnm

Taliban denies acknowledging graduates of 2000-2020, High Education Minister Haqqani says ‘are of no use’

Calling modern studies "less valuable" than the subjects taught at madrasas, Haqqani said education certificates of high schools students during the past twenty years is of no use.
 

World News Oct 5, 2021, 1:27 PM IST

Hyderabad boy sells bird food to raise funds for sister gcwHyderabad boy sells bird food to raise funds for sister gcw

Hyderabad: 10-year-old boy sells bird food to raise funds for cancer affected sister

The young boy has not quit his education and is continuing his education at a local Madrasa in the city. He sells bird food from 6 am to 8 am with his mother, and post that, he attends classes till 5 pm.
 

Positive Stories Aug 7, 2021, 7:11 PM IST

Assam govt to shut madrasa and Sanskrit tols because of this reason-ycbAssam govt to shut madrasa and Sanskrit tols because of this reason-ycb

Assam govt to shut madrasa and Sanskrit tols because of this reason

 After weeks of speculation and talks about closing down government-run madrasas, the BJP-led Assam government tabled the Bill to close 620 government-run madrasas and 97 tols as they aim at 'better teaching'. The Education and Finance Minister said the government also faces expenditure in crores at present for these religious institutions.

Top Stories Dec 29, 2020, 5:38 PM IST

West Bengal: Terrorist activity performed under the name of madrasa teaching in Murshidabad-dbrWest Bengal: Terrorist activity performed under the name of madrasa teaching in Murshidabad-dbr

West Bengal: Terrorist activity performed under the name of madrasa teaching in Murshidabad

With funds from different states, Madrasa Shishu Shiksha Kendra was set up in Murshidabad. However, this Madrasa was used for illegal activities in the state. Taking advantage of the helplessness and poverty of the villagers, the Al Qaeda operators have done many crimes in Murshidabad. Many villagers were brainwashed and forced to become militants.
 

India Sep 24, 2020, 12:55 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Madrasa teacher arrested for raping 9-year-old girl at her homeChhattisgarh Madrasa teacher arrested for raping 9-year-old girl at her home

Chhattisgarh: Madrasa teacher arrested for raping 9-year-old girl at her home

A madrasa teacher was arrested by police for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl at her home

Crime Aug 10, 2020, 6:15 PM IST

Kerala  Former madrasa teacher arrested for sexually abusing daughter, forcing abortionKerala  Former madrasa teacher arrested for sexually abusing daughter, forcing abortion

Kerala: Former madrasa teacher arrested for sexually abusing daughter, forcing abortion

Kerala Police arrested a 50-year-old madrasa teacher for sexually abusing his 16-year-old daughter repeatedly over a period of two years
 

India Jul 21, 2020, 2:48 PM IST