Madrassas in MP to have lessons on 'importance of patriotism in Islam'

March 31, 2017 18:04

The Madrassa Board in the BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh is preparing a course on the patriotism's place in Islam.

Lessons on life stories of prominent leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi would also be a part of syllabus.

"The Board is preparing a syllabus on the topic `Vatan Se Mohabbat Ka Islam Dharam Me Kya Mahatva Hai' (what is the importance of love for one's country in Islam) so that students learn what a high status the religion they follow

(Islam) has given to those who love their country and to the loyalty to the country," Madhya Pradesh Madarsa Board Chairman Syed Imad Uddin said.

"We are also including lessons on the lives of Narendra Modi, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Abul Kalam Azad who himself was a product of Madarsa, APJ Abdul Kalam, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and others to educate Madarsa students about their life struggles and their achievements," he said.

The ongoing Narmada river conservation programme `Namami Devi Narmade' would also be a part of syllabus, he said.

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