Famous Islamic Scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi has integrated Qur’anic School with western education as part of effort to reduce Almajiri begging in the society.
The scholar established nursery, primary and secondary schools in Bauchi.
This is the first time the scholar will be establishing such kind of western education schools in the decades he spent propagating the Islamic knowledge.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony of the newly constructed Mu’assasa Model Quranic Nursery and Primary School in Bauchi built by the scholar in Bauchi yesterday, the state Commissioner for Education, Dr. Jamila Mohammed Dahiru, commended the Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Foundation for its commitment and efforts towards the imptovement of education.
Represented by director in the ministry, Hajiya Aishatu Ahmad Aminu, the commissioner urged the foundation to do more for the educational development of the state.
Dr Jamila said integrating Islamic studies into modern education would foster a well-rounded understanding and reiterated the commitment of the state government to prioritise education.
She called for collaborative efforts to address social issues and promote collective growth in the state.
Encouraging analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to address real-world challenges. “Collaborative efforts to address social issues and promote collective growth,” she said
The commissioner reiterated the commitment of the state government on prioritizing Education and pledge to support the foundation to promote Education in the state
The Director of Education Sidi Aliyu Sise Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, said the foundation is looking for ways to reduce the Almajiri begging in the society, and promote seeking for both western and Islamic education as a measure to address the socio economic challenges bedeviled the country.”
The scholar advised Nigerians to repent by seeking for forgiveness and pursue knowledge, unity, and righteousness to overcome the country’s challenges.
“We must seek understanding and wisdom rooted in Islamic values.” he said
The cleric referenced Quranic verses, such as “Recite: In the name of thy Lord who created man from a clot. Recite, thy Lord is the Most Generous Who taught by the pen, taught man that which he knew not” (Quran, 96:1-5), to underscore the significance of knowledge”
Sidi Ali stressed the Importance of seeking for Knowledge in Islam “In Islam, knowledge is considered a vital aspect of a person’s faith. The Prophet Muhammad emphasized the importance of seeking knowledge, saying, “Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave. “This pursuit of knowledge is not limited to religious studies but also encompasses scientific research and critical thinking,”
