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Islamic education in Christian basic schools in Iraqi Kurdistan Region

Surchi, Bestun Omer Ali and Eid, Iyad M Y and Mohamad Diah, Nurazzura (2024) Islamic education in Christian basic schools in Iraqi Kurdistan Region. AL-FADLAN: Journal of Islamic Education and Teaching, 2 (2). pp. 203-212. E-ISSN 2987-5951

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Abstract

This essay highlights the distinctive educational environment in which different religious affiliations coexist by examining Islamic teaching within Christian schools in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan Region. Examine policies and practices that permit the teaching of both Islam and Christianity in Christian schools, fostering an environment of tolerance and respect for students of many faiths. The Paper employs qualitative techniques, such as in-depth interviews with stakeholders, to reveal the obstacles and achievements of this instructional paradigm. The findings show that Islamic education and the cohabitation of Christian and Muslim pupils promote moral growth and social cohesiveness, which in turn promotes a tranquil and harmonious community. The paper highlights how Christian schools can adapt as models for interfaith discourse and Islam in particular.against Quran coming out of erroneous interpretation without proper knowledge or qualification.

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Islamic Education, Christian Education, Christian Schools, Basic Schools, KRI
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H10 Societies
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Depositing User: Asst.Prof IYAD EID
Date Deposited: 13 Feb 2025 11:42
Last Modified: 13 Feb 2025 11:42
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/119469

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