Myths about Islamic educational institutions: the case of IIUM

Hasan, Md. Mahmudul (2020) Myths about Islamic educational institutions: the case of IIUM. AboutIslam.net.

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Abstract

Many people associate Islamic educational Institutions, including International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), with backwardness, rigidity and anti-modernity. Located in Kuala Lumpur, IIUM was established in 1983 to integrate Islam into mainstream education. It offers almost all subjects taught in conventional universities. However, mainly because of the term ‘Islamic’ in its name, some believe that it produces only imams and religious teachers to staff masjids and madrasas. Since its inception, IIUM has been helping many students know themselves and gather confidence. It gives them a sense of pride and helps them hone their abilities and reconnect with the divine in full harmony with their fitrah (the natural, original state in which God created humans). It is committed to producing ethically-grounded future leaders who will unleash their potential for self and others.

Item Type:	Article (Electronic Media)
Additional Information:	6409/82558
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Islamic Educational Institutions, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), ethically-grounded future leaders, masjids and madrasas
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC251 Moral and religious education. Education under church control L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC905 Islamic Education L Education > LG Individual institutions (Asia. Africa)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of English Language & Literature
Depositing User:	Dr. Md. Mahmudul Hasan
Date Deposited:	01 Sep 2020 09:31
Last Modified:	11 Feb 2021 15:52
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/82558

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