An Analysis of the Effects of Secularism and Dualism towards Islamic Education

Islamic system of education provides a universal approach to teaching and learning and considers them as a continuous process, as was the case in the early ages of Islamic civilization. Conversely, the dual system of education takes a different approach to education by establishing provisions towards the development of mankind. The dual education is essential because it makes an individual vast in the learning approach. The main purpose of this paper is to underscore the rapid spread of secularism in education and the acceptance of dualism in Islamic education. The paper distinctly describes the concept of Islamic education and its philosophy, followed by the Western education system, with a detailed explanation of education dualism and secularism in Muslim communities. By employing a document analysis method, this paper highlights how secularism and dualism in education penetrated and have been accepted by Muslim communities without much
scrutiny as well as how they help in one’s development of life. This paper discloses the challenges of dualism and secularism in the Muslim education which have led to the intellectual, cultural, and social divergences from the glorious Qur’an and Sunnah of the Holy Prophet of Islam among Muslims, namely in their education systems and practices.