Mapping Islamic Education in Penang
By Muhammad Amirul Naim Rosmi
August 2024 FEATURE
THE ROOTS OF Islamic education in Malaysia date back to the 13th century, with the arrival of Islam through trade and missionary activities. Early learning centres, usually held in palaces, homes of teachers and mosques, were established to teach the Quran, Hadith (traditions of the Prophet) and other Islamic knowledge.During British colonial rule, the focus shifted towards secular education, causing a decline in traditional Islamic schools. However, the Muslim community maintained its religious education through “sekolah pondok”—village-based institutions where students...
Muhammad Amirul Naim Rosmi
holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Sciences from the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM). His areas of interest encompass social history, intellectual history and political thought.
