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The Islamization of Education:

How Islamic Schools Shape Young Minds

From Religious Instruction to Sharia Indoctrination — The Quiet Transformation of Western Classrooms

Introduction: Education or Indoctrination?

Education is meant to be a journey of discovery — a process of learning to think critically, ask questions, and seek the truth. But in Islamic schools around the world, education is often something very different. It is a tool for indoctrination.

Across Western countries — including New Zealand — a network of Islamic schools has been established. These schools teach Islamic values, Sharia principles, and a worldview that is fundamentally different from secular education. Students are taught to prioritize Islamic law over national law, to view non-Muslims as “others,” and to see the Quran and Hadith as the final, unquestionable sources of truth.

This post exposes the Islamization of Education — how Islamic schools shape young minds, creating a generation of students who are taught to view the world through the lens of Sharia. It reveals the curriculum, the teaching methods, and the real-world consequences of this growing phenomenon.

1. The Growth of Islamic Schools in the West

1. New Zealand: Islamic Schools on the Rise

Al-Madinah School (Auckland): One of New Zealand’s largest Islamic schools, offering education from primary to secondary level.
Zayed College for Girls (Auckland): An all-girls Islamic school promoting Islamic values alongside standard curriculum subjects.
Avondale Islamic School (Proposed): Plans for a new Islamic school in Auckland have been discussed, showing a growing demand.

2. Australia: A Network of Islamic Schools

Malek Fahd Islamic School (Sydney): One of the largest Islamic schools in Australia, known for its strict adherence to Islamic teachings.
Al-Taqwa College (Melbourne): Faced controversy when it was revealed that the principal discouraged students from singing the Australian national anthem.
King Khalid Islamic College (Perth): Promotes a curriculum that emphasizes Quranic studies and Islamic values.

3. United Kingdom: A Growing Movement

Darul Uloom Schools: Islamic seminaries that teach Sharia law alongside standard curriculum subjects.
Tayyibah Girls’ School (London): A girls-only Islamic school that promotes strict gender segregation.
Al-Noor School (Birmingham): Known for teaching students that non-Muslims are “infidels” and that women must obey their husbands.

4. Canada: A Network of Madrassas and Islamic Schools

Islamic Foundation School (Toronto): Teaches students that Sharia is superior to Canadian law.
Abraar School (Ottawa): Faced criticism for teaching students that Jews and Christians are “enemies of Islam.”

2. What Islamic Schools Teach: A Different Worldview

1. Quranic Studies: The Core of the Curriculum

Students are required to memorize large portions of the Quran, often in Arabic — a language they do not understand.
Quranic verses are presented as the final, unquestionable truth, even when they conflict with science or history.
Critical thinking is discouraged — students are taught to accept the Quran without question.

2. The Superiority of Sharia Law

Islamic schools teach that Sharia (Islamic law) is superior to any secular law.
Students are taught that they must always obey Sharia, even if it conflicts with the laws of the country they live in.
Concepts like “hudud” (Islamic punishments) are often introduced, including:
- Cutting off the hands of thieves.
- Stoning adulterers.
- Executing apostates (those who leave Islam).

3. The Status of Non-Muslims

Non-Muslims (referred to as “kuffar” or “infidels”) are often portrayed as morally corrupt.
Students are taught that Muslims are superior to non-Muslims because they follow the “true faith.”
Social interactions with non-Muslims are discouraged, and friendships with non-Muslims are viewed with suspicion.

4. Gender Segregation and Female Obedience

Boys and girls are often separated, with different rules for each gender.
Girls are taught that they must dress modestly (hijab, niqab, or burqa) and obey male authority.
The concept of “qawwamun” (male guardianship) is emphasized, teaching that men are the protectors of women.

3. Real-World Examples: The Consequences of Islamic Education

1. Al-Madinah School (Auckland, New Zealand)

Reports have shown that girls are pressured to wear the hijab even at a young age.
Quranic studies take priority over standard curriculum subjects.
Students are taught that Sharia law is superior to New Zealand law.

2. Malek Fahd Islamic School (Sydney, Australia)

The school received government funding but was found to be teaching anti-Western values.
Students were taught that jihad is a noble struggle, and that Muslims must always be loyal to their faith over any national allegiance.
The principal discouraged students from singing the Australian national anthem.

3. Darul Uloom School (Birmingham, UK)

An undercover investigation revealed that students were taught to view non-Muslims as “inferior.”
Students were warned that they would go to hell if they made friends with non-Muslims.
The curriculum included lessons on Sharia punishments, including stoning and amputation.

4. Abraar School (Ottawa, Canada)

The school came under investigation when it was revealed that students were taught that Jews and Christians were “enemies of Islam.”
Teachers used Islamic texts that promoted Sharia punishments.
The school’s administration denied any wrongdoing but continued to promote Islamic values.

4. The Real Goal: Creating a Separate Society

1. Parallel Communities

Islamic schools promote a separate identity for Muslim students, encouraging them to see themselves as part of the “Ummah” (the global Muslim community) rather than citizens of their country.
This creates a sense of separation and mistrust between Muslim students and their non-Muslim peers.

2. Sharia Over Secular Law

Students are taught that Sharia law is superior to the laws of their country.
This creates a conflict of loyalty — students must choose between obeying secular laws and obeying Islamic teachings.

3. No Room for Critical Thinking

Islamic schools discourage questioning of Islamic teachings.
Students are taught that the Quran is perfect and cannot be questioned.
Science, history, and philosophy are often ignored or distorted to fit an Islamic worldview.

5. Why This Matters: The Consequences of Islamic Education

1. A Generation of Divided Loyalties

Students are taught to see themselves as Muslims first and citizens of their country second.
This creates a sense of alienation and mistrust between Muslim and non-Muslim communities.

2. A Growing Network of Sharia Supporters

Students who graduate from Islamic schools are more likely to support Sharia law.
In some cases, they may become involved in Islamist organizations that promote Sharia.

3. A Threat to Secular Education

Islamic schools undermine the principles of secular education, replacing critical thinking with dogma.
Students are taught to reject any ideas that conflict with Islam, including basic principles of human rights, equality, and freedom.

Conclusion: Education or Indoctrination?

Islamic schools present themselves as simply providing religious education — but they are far more than that. They are factories of indoctrination, creating a generation of young Muslims who are loyal to Sharia over secular law, who see non-Muslims as “others,” and who are denied the opportunity to think critically.

If education is meant to create free, independent thinkers, then Islamic schools are doing the exact opposite.

If Islam is truly a religion of peace and tolerance, why do Islamic schools teach that Muslims are superior to non-Muslims?
If Islam is compatible with Western values, why do Islamic schools teach students to reject those values?

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The Push for an Islamic State: How the Dream of Sharia is Pursued Worldwide
The Two Faces of Islam: Peace for the Public, Power Behind Closed Doors

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Mauao Man is a blog created by a New Zealand writer who believes in following the evidence wherever it leads. From history and religion to culture and society, Mauao Man takes a clear, critical, and honest approach — challenging ideas without attacking people. Whether exploring the history of Islam in New Zealand, the complexities of faith, or the contradictions in belief systems, this blog is about asking the hard questions and uncovering the truth.

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