Kabul (BNA) Acting Prime Minister and Political Deputy, Maulvi Abdul Kabir, stated in a meeting yesterday with Sheikh Abdul Wahid Tariq, the head of Jihadi Madrassas, that Jihadi Madrassas should also allocate space for research and development in the field of Islamic sciences, alongside teaching.
The Press Office of the Prime Minister’s Office stated in a press release that Sheikh Abdul Wahid Tariq mentioned in the meeting that new jihadi madrassas were established in five provinces this year and have enrolled the Taliban.
Sheikh Tariq added that the activity and curriculum procedures of the General Directorate of Jihadi Madrassas have been prepared and will soon be implemented under the supervision of religious scholars.
He said that he is striving to provide high-level education in Jihadi madrassas, and to accomplish this goal, a comprehensive and standardized curriculum is currently under development.
Sheikh Tariq also shared the plan of reconstructing the buildings of Jihadi madrassas in every province.
At the same time, Maulvi Abdul Kabir highlights the significance of Jihadi madrassas, emphasizing the need for well-established religious education centers within the country. He further emphasizes that the government is earnestly addressing this matter, recognizing it as a crucial aspect of the current times.
Maulvi Abdul Kabir advocates for the inclusion of modern sciences in the curriculum of religious madrassas, alongside religious subjects. This ensures that graduates from Jihadi madrassas possess the skills necessary to contribute to various institutions.
He emphasized that Jihadi madrassas should not solely depend on traditional teaching methods, but also actively encourage research and development in the realm of Islamic sciences.