Muhammadan Education in Bengal [Hardcover]

Description

Muhammadan Education in Bengal is a detailed historical examination of Islamic educational institutions and practices that flourished in Bengal during the colonial era. Author Abdul Karim provides an in-depth analysis of how Muslim communities maintained and developed their educational systems despite significant social and political changes.

The book traces the evolution of madrasas, maktabs, and other Islamic learning centers, documenting their curricula, teaching methods, and influential scholars. It explores the tension between traditional Islamic education and the introduction of modern Western education systems, and how Bengal’s Muslim population navigated these transformative periods.

Through rigorous research and scholarly analysis, Karim illuminates the intellectual heritage of Muslim Bengal and the role of education in preserving cultural and religious identity. This work is essential for understanding the history of education in India and the broader context of Islamic scholarship in South Asia.