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Multi-faith Schools

. Multi-faith Schools• A Muslim charity In Swindon is bidding to run the first Multi-faith Muslim School for Muslim and non-Muslim children and have teachers from different faiths. An hour of the timetable each day would be dedicated to studying Arabic and the Holy Quran. Non-Muslims pupils would be able to be exempted from the lessons, but it is hoped that the majority would choose to stay in class to gain more “insight” into the Islamic faith.• In my opinion, Multifaith school is not going to be successful because non-Muslim parents would not send their children. In the past, a plan for a Multi-faith secondary school in Westminster for 1000 pupils could not be materialised because faith groups could not come to any agreement. Now even Hindu community has set up state funded school in Harrow. Black community is also thinking of setting up its own school with Black teachers. • According to David Lammy MP, there are still too many inequalities in the education system which prevents disadvantaged children from applying to study for a degree. British schooling is wholly responsible for the inequalities. A culture of low expectation and a lack of rigour holding these pupils back. Every child must reach his full potential regardless of his background. Justice Secretary Jack Straw MP said British society should be one which recognizes and celebrates differences. One in which we all have an opportunity to flourish, regardless of who we are or where we are from. British schooling has been trying to integrate and assimilate Muslim community through education in the name of integration. The Imams and Masajid have been playing their parts to keep Islamic faith alive, but that is not enough. British schooling does not promote global cohesion. It does not encourage dialogue and increases understanding. • Bilingual Muslim children need state funded Muslim schools with bilingual Muslim teachers as role models during their developmental periods. They need to learn and be well versed in Standard English to follow the National Curriculum and go for higher studies and research to serve humanity. They need to learn and be well versed in Arabic to recite and understand the Holy Quran. They need to learn and be well versed in Urdu and other community languages to keep in touch with their cultural roots and enjoy the beauty of their literature and poetry.• Iftikhar Ahmadwww.londonschoolofislamics.org.uk

Iftikhar Ahmad ● 6064d18 Comments

SalaamThere is no harm in hiring a non-Muslim teacher, if a Muslim teacher is not available. Teacher is a role model and the children need teachers for identification during their developmental periods. Therefore, it is essential that Muslim children must have Muslim teachers.

Iftikhar Ahmad ● 6036d

In the Wandsworth Guardian this week there is a report of a non-muslim teacher working at a muslim school who has been awarded  Teacher of the Term. The head has said they would like more non-muslims to work there.

Jean Gilmore ● 6036d

Salaam We would like to wish you a HAPPY New YEAR. ALLAH shower His blessing upon you all-Ameen

Iftikhar Ahmad ● 6050d

Salam We would like to wish you a HAPPY New YEAR. ALLAH shower His blessing upon you all-Ameen

Iftikhar Ahmad ● 6050d

Why's that?

Sarah Felstead ● 6051d

Yes I know, being a regular consumer from my local deli.It was meant to be a joke!!!!!!!!!!

Andrew Michael John Atkinson ● 6052d

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salami

Sarah Felstead ● 6052d

As reported in today's 1 o'clock news, several young girls/women were sprayed with acid in their face and eyes, their crime?.........they were going to school in Kandahar- Afgghanistan. It is alleged, although not confirmed, that the two men on motor cycles were Taliban who are against the education of females...nice people Iftikhar?You have a reputation for detailing what is wrong with our education system, perhaps you could now spare a moment, to give us your valued opinion of this outrage......your silence will/might be perceived that you agree with the Taliban.IftySalamiYou have not made any comment on this, why? Will it be alrught for Muslin girls to be educated in safety here..at our expense of course?

Andrew Michael John Atkinson ● 6052d

Hugh what a thread to post my vegetable garden on! We had at least 6 more inches on top of this and then it started to rain and hasn't stopped yet. There are huge piles of dirty snow in all the parking lots, will take a long time for them to disappear. Hope you all had a good Christmas. Here's hoping 2009 will be a happy and healthy year for you all.

Audrey Walton ● 6053d

Hello Hugh!  Happy Christmas to you too!  Where is the snowman then?Cheers!  :-)

Sarah Felstead ● 6053d

Audrey,s vegetable garden...                       

Hugh Telford ● 6053d

Hugh Telford ● 6053d

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fr9-L2aMOg&eurl=http://article.wn.com/view/2008/12/28/US_military_video_captures_deaths_of_14_Afghan_school_childr/&feature=player_embedded

Hugh Telford ● 6053d

Thank you Sarah.Yes I had a very nice Christmas. I saw Audreys post it is cold enough for me here I would hate so much snow.I hope you have a happy New Year and  both our councils listen to us and improve things!

Jean Gilmore ● 6056d

Hope you are having a lovely Christmas, Jean!  I have heard from Audrey having a White Christmas snowed in in Oregan!SarahX

Sarah Felstead ● 6057d

The muslim schools near me are among the most badly behaved in the borough with no consideration for neighbours

Jean Gilmore ● 6060d

SalamAccording to a new report, Muslim schools excel in faith league. Muslim state schools are among the most successful in the country in terms of value added scores and raw exam results.

Iftikhar Ahmad ● 6061d

Ifti,Do have a happy Christmas, if your free on Boxing Day I'll buy you a pint!

John Davies ● 6061d