Cleric Advocates for Inclusion of Islamic Studies in School Curriculum

Ali Abdulssalam, a director and senior teacher at the Ali Institute for Quran Memorisation (AIQM) in Ibadan, Oyo State, has called on the government to include Quran and Arabic Studies in the primary and secondary school curriculum. Speaking at the 4th Haflah Graduation Ceremony, where students completed the memorization of the Quran, Abdulssalam emphasized that introducing these studies at an early age would instill Islamic teachings in children and contribute to shaping them into responsible citizens.

Abdulssalam pointed out the positive impact of Islam on societal morality and suggested that recognizing and supporting Quran and Islamic Studies in schools could further enhance these contributions. He highlighted the role of Islamic education in providing spiritual guidance to youths, potentially reducing crime rates in society.

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"We take this opportunity to also reiterate the need for the government to create jobs for graduates of Arabic and Quran schools in the country. This will also sanitize the society, as more God-conscious youths will get employed, which will reduce criminality in the society," expressed Abdulssalam.

He continued, emphasizing the importance of balancing Western education with Quranic knowledge, stating, "Memorization of Quran will never limit the progress of a child, but will rather improve it because it has become glaring that giving children only Western education without sound Quran knowledge and its practice is like a beautiful vehicle with a faulty engine."

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The Ali Institute for Quran Memorisation, now in its 7th year, has seen over 2,000 students attending various programs, with more than 200 students graduating as memorizers of the Quran.