Modern education shapes how we think, learn, and live — yet very few of us truly understand where it came from, what values shaped it, and why it often feels disconnected from our deeper purpose and identity.
This workshop takes you on a powerful historical and analytical journey to uncover how today’s education system evolved, how the colonial era transformed learning in the Muslim world, and why secular frameworks struggle to address moral, spiritual, and holistic human development.
Through an engaging session led by an expert educator, participants will gain clarity on the foundations of modern schooling, its strengths and inherent limitations, and the meaningful alternatives we can work toward.
In this 2.5-hour session, participants will explore:
The Historical Evolution of Modern Education
Understand the intellectual, political, and philosophical shifts that shaped the schooling models we use today.
Colonial Influence on Muslim Educational Traditions
Examine how colonial powers restructured learning systems in the Muslim world, altering priorities, identities, and societal roles.
The Limits of Secular Education Models
Analyze why purpose, morality, tarbiyah, and human development fall outside the scope of purely secular frameworks — and what this means for our children and communities.
Pathways Toward a More Holistic Approach
Reflect on practical steps for educators, parents, and learners to reclaim meaningful, value-driven education.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Understand how modern education developed historically.
Recognize how colonial mindset reshaped education in the Muslim world.
Evaluate the limitations of secular education in addressing purpose, morality, and holistic human development.
📅 Date: 27th December 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
💵 Fee: Rs. 500/- (Refreshments included)
👩🏫 Facilitator: Ms. Aziz un Nisa Sarah Magrabi
Masters in Curriculum & Teaching (Columbia University)
Diploma in Primary Education
30+ years as a principal, curriculum developer, teachers’ trainer, and educator
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