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HOLISTIC LEARNING: THE CASE FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN SECULAR FRAMEWORKS Javad Ahmad Mir; Iqbal Malik; Shabir Ahmad Lone
Journal of International Islamic Law, Human Right and Public Policy Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): June
Publisher : PT. Radja Intercontinental Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59733/jishup.v3i2.127

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The incorporation of faith-based education within secular institutions remains a subject of significant debate, as it seeks to balance inclusivity and pluralism with concerns over religious neutrality. This study examines the rationale, benefits, and challenges of integrating religious education into secular settings, particularly in the context of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Rather than fostering division, religious education contributes to ethical development, social harmony, and cultural understanding. By instilling moral values and promoting interfaith dialogue, it enhances national knowledge systems and supports holistic learning. However, challenges such as fears of indoctrination, curriculum resistance, and ensuring fair representation of diverse religious perspectives complicate its integration. The NEP 2020’s focus on value-based and multidisciplinary education provides an opportunity to incorporate religious education within a secular framework. Drawing from academic literature, government reports, and expert perspectives, this research highlights the potential of religious education to strengthen the moral and intellectual foundations of society. It also emphasizes addressing challenges through transparent policies, inclusive curriculum development, and structured teacher training. This study employs qualitative methods, including regressive analysis, to offer a comprehensive exploration of the topic.
Islamic Governance and Inclusive Harmony: A Study of Minority Rights and Justice Javad Ahmad Mir; Iqbal Malik; Shabir Ahmad Lone
Journal of International Islamic Law, Human Right and Public Policy Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59733/jishup.v4i1.182

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This paper explores the complex issue of social equality in Islamic states, with special focus on the role of minority rights in building peaceful and inclusive societies. Drawing on Islamic teachings, the study examines how different identities can coexist within a single social framework while maintaining justice and harmony. It engages with the ideas of scholars such as Abdul Aziz Sachedina, Beyza Tekin, and Abdullah Saeed, who have written extensively on justice, inclusion, and minority rights in Islam. The concept of “inclusive harmony” is presented as a social balance in which minority rights are not seen as favors, but as a natural and essential part of a just society. Using legal, philosophical, and sociological perspectives, the research analyzes laws, policies, and social attitudes in Islamic countries. Insights from Abdullah Ahmed An-Na’im on Islam and the secular state further help explain the challenges and possibilities of applying Islamic principles in modern governance. Overall, the study aims to offer a balanced understanding of diversity, justice, and inclusivity in Islamic societies.