Madrassas to teach Muslim personal law and Indian Constitution
The Chairman of Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Shiksha Parishad Qazi Jainus Sajiddin said they have agreed in principle to introduce these courses in its institutions.
In sharp contrast to the apparent decision of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Maharashtra government to derecognize Madrassa education, the Samajwadi Party (SP) government in Uttar Pradesh is all set to strengthen the educational institution of the minority community. Read: Majority of madrasas are not involved in jehadi activities: Report
The Akhilesh Yadav-led-state government aided Madrassas will soon introduce Muslim personal law and the Constitution of India in its syllabus.
The Chairman of Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Shiksha Parishad Qazi Jainus Sajiddin said they have agreed in principle to introduce these courses in its institutions.
"Two new subjects in Muslim Personal Law and the Constitution of India would be introduced at Alim (equivalent of intermediate) would be introduced from next session. A proposal to this effect would be brought about in a meeting of the board in August. The whole idea is to educate the future ulemas the complexities of the personal law and the Constitution", he said.
The chairman of the board said there were frequent occasions when the ulemas were confused over the issues of talaq, nikah and property disputes. This happens just because they don't have the proper knowledge of the personal law vis--vis the Constitution of India.