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The Future of Mosques and Madrassas: Reform, Environment & Outreach

The Future of Mosques and Madrassas: Reform, Environment & Outreach In the 21st century, mosques and madrassas—the cornerstone institutions of Muslim community life—are undergoing profound transformation. Once seen primarily as places of worship and religious instruction, they are increasingly evolving into centers of social welfare, environmental stewardship, and interfaith engagement. The question is not whether they will change, but how they will redefine their purpose to stay relevant in a rapidly shifting world. Reform: Reclaiming […]

By Religion World

November 4, 2025

Madaras’s to make Talaq part of curriculum

After the India’s Supreme Court ruled the “Triple Talaq” unconstitutional, Islamic schools in the state of Uttar Pradesh have decided to include the teaching regarding the “correct way” to divorce. Maulana Shahbuddin Razvi, head of the Jamat Raza-e-Mustafa Islamic organization, said a meeting was held with clerics of several madrassas on how to educate communities on proper methods of divorce. Razvi said triple talaq, or instant divorce, is against the teachings of Islam and that […]

By yashoda

August 30, 2017

Madrassa Jamiatul Mominath only institute to train woman Muftias

The Madrassa Jamiatul Mominath in Moghalpura, is the Hydersabad’s first and only Madarasa that trains women to become muftias. There are over a dozen of students who are being instructed in the Darul Ifta, or fatwa department in this class. Class room has books on Hadith (traditions of the Prophet), commentaries on the Quran in it and tomes on fatwas line on the walls. Fatwa is an opinion that Muslims seek on a range of […]

By yashoda

August 3, 2017

Madarsa in Bidadi uses Internet

Madarsa’s are considered to be the most religious centric institutes where Science and technology can ever find a place but the Madarsa in Bidadi, is changing perceptions. The Moosa Haroon Masjid and Madrasa in Bidadi, which is just a few kilometres away from the Bengaluru, are using an iPad, along with internet connectivity to teach its 70-odd students. Rizwan Ahmed, Madarsa says that they have realised the importance of internet hence are utilizing the source […]

By yashoda

July 31, 2017