Wafaqul Madaris Sets New Guidelines for Seminaries
Karachi – The Wafaqul Madaris Council has announced new rules for its affiliated seminaries, emphasizing traditional education and peaceful conduct.
In a recent meeting, the council declared that online education systems will not be recognized in its seminaries. It also took a firm stance against any form of violence in the name of Sharia, stressing that peaceful means are the only legitimate way to implement Islamic law in the country.
The council further decided that students who shave their beards will be ineligible to appear in examinations under its supervision. Additionally, office bearers have been instructed not to release videos or photos of seminary events and gatherings.
Reports were also requested regarding the adoption of online education in affiliated institutions. Meanwhile, the council plans to prepare textbooks for primary, sixth, and seventh grades, drawing guidance from existing boards and educational institutions.
Rules and regulations for women’s seminaries are also set for revision, as confirmed in a meeting chaired by Mufti Taqi Usmani. Selected religious institutions will collaborate with the State Bank to help eliminate the interest-based system in the country.
To enhance academic standards, the council announced that annual examinations will now be conducted in two phases. It also urged authorities not to burden seminaries with unnecessary demands, while reiterating that scholars firmly oppose armed movements.
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