Is Double Education Needed

Muslim Murasu, February 2013

Muslims do not seem to let go of two proud things. They flaunt about them in speeches and books. 1. Opposing western education 2. Pioneering scientific works.
Even in the initial days of freedom struggle, Indian Muslims staunchly opposed Western Christian dress, language, governance, music, culture and education. They were rewarded with imprisonment and loss of life and property. All scientific advancements are found mentioned in Quran. Good followers have fared as exemplary medical practitioners, administrators, judges and military commanders.
London Christians ruled the earth for three hundred years as an interlude in the vast human history. They conquered India too. British had a good life looting India's rich wealth and levying huge taxes. Indian upper class compromised with British and in turn took advantage in every field. They reared education and employment sector catering to their own needs. Luxurious life became their birth right. Their domination still continues.
Muslim community was divided between materialistic education and Akhirat education. Those coming out of religious education took refuge in religious institutions like mosques and seminaries. Eight hundred institutions in Tamilnadu impart secular education to Muslims. This includes thirty six arts colleges and eleven engineering colleges.
Some graduates coming out of common education also serve in religious preaching. In this background, religious heads also vie for degrees like M.A and Ph.D. Religious education alone won’t feed us. University degree is needed for basic necessities. They attach university degrees to their religious titles. This will spoil and ruin both the fields.
Primary objective in religious preaching is to guide humanity. It is the responsibility of a religionist to fight against drinking, murder, sexual violence, prostitution, dowry, greed and selfishness. Preaching can be made to shine through simple, stoic life, sacrifice, dedication and courage. The nation is kept slave to western Christian practices and the domination of Indian upper class higher caste people. People with the strength of soul and faith can give guidance. The movement and introduction of double experts will not benefit Muslim community.