Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah urged madrasas to include science and modern education in their curriculum, highlighting that students equipped with such knowledge can excel in the contemporary world.
Addressing the annual gathering of Jamia Al-Rashid in Karachi, he emphasized that madrasas should teach students to strengthen their relationship with the Creator and show kindness to all living beings, fostering peace and social harmony.
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The event was attended by religious scholars and education leaders, including Jamia Al-Rashid’s patron Mufti Abdul Rahim, Jamia Al-Ghazali’s Chancellor, Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed, and Vice Chancellor Mufti Ihsan Waqar.
Shah praised Jamia Al-Rashid’s progressive approach of integrating religious and modern education and expressed gratitude for being invited, noting that addressing scholars is an honor and reflects their commitment to national challenges.
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He highlighted that historically, madrasas were among the most advanced institutions, producing renowned scientists, thinkers, and historians, whose discoveries later contributed to Western scientific progress, while Muslim nations lagged behind.
Shah noted that early madrasa curricula included subjects like medicine, astronomy, navigation, and mathematics alongside religious studies, producing graduates capable of excelling in various fields, and praised initiatives offering multiple international languages and technology courses.
He concluded by reminding the audience that foundational scientific principles were established by Muslim scholars, urging modern madrasas to continue this legacy by combining faith-based learning with contemporary knowledge.