Disagreement over children’s education

Mohd Rizal, Noor Haziqah and Zainul Akramin, Nur Insyirah and Khairul Anuar, Nur Qisthina and Karim, Fatimah (2026) Disagreement over children’s education. Centris E-Bulletin, 16 (July-August 2026). pp. 54-59. E-ISSN 2811-342X

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Abstract

Education is an essential element in the development of children and plays a major role in shaping their personality, morals, knowledge, and future. In Islam, parents are entrusted with the responsibility of providing proper guidance and education to their children so that they may grow into righteous and knowledgeable individuals. However, in contemporary society, disagreements between parents regarding children’s education have become increasingly common due to rapid social and educational changes. Many parents today face difficulties in deciding whether their children should prioritize Islamic education or mainstream education, especially in an era marked by globalization, rapid technological advancement, moral challenges, and increasing competition in the modern job market. Some parents strongly support Islamic education because they believe that modern social issues such as weakening religious values, social media influence, negative peer pressure, and moral decline may negatively affect children’s Islamic identity and behaviour. Therefore, they view religious schools and tahfiz institutions as important in strengthening faith (iman), discipline, and moral values. On the other hand, some parents prioritize mainstream education because they believe academic qualifications, technological knowledge, communication skills, and professional expertise are necessary for children to succeed and compete in modern society. They are concerned that focusing mainly on religious education may limit children’s future career opportunities and exposure to modern fields such as science, medicine, business, and technology. These differences in opinion may create tension and misunderstanding within the family if they are not resolved through proper communication and mutual consultation. In some cases, children may experience emotional stress, confusion, and pressure due to conflicting expectations from their parents. From the Islamic perspective, education should not focus solely on worldly success nor only on religious knowledge but rather should achieve balance between spiritual and intellectual development. Islam encourages Muslims to seek beneficial knowledge that contributes to success in both this world and the Hereafter. Therefore, parents should make educational decisions based on wisdom, cooperation, and the overall welfare (maslahah) of the child in accordance with the principles of Shariah and Maqasid Shariah.

Item Type:	Article (Bulletin)
Subjects:	BPL Islamic education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	FATIMAH KARIM
Date Deposited:	06 Oct 2026 16:27
Last Update:	06 Oct 2026 16:27
Queue Number:	2026-10-Q5467
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/131743
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