NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Supreme Court Of India
    Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)
    Indian Army
    Indian Railways
    Indian Air Force
    NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / India News / This Islamic institute in Kerala is teaching its students Sanskrit
    India

    This Islamic institute in Kerala is teaching its students Sanskrit

    This Islamic institute in Kerala is teaching its students Sanskrit
    Written by Snehadri Sarkar
    Nov 13, 2022, 03:49 pm 3 min read
    This Islamic institute in Kerala is teaching its students Sanskrit
    All conversations between the professor and the students are in Sanskrit during the class

    An Islamic institution in Kerala is sending positive signs of communal and religious harmony by teaching Sanskrit to its students. As per PTI report, individuals wearing long white robes can be heard reciting mantras and slokas in Sanskrit under the supervision of Hindu gurus, which is what makes this Muslim educational organization from Kerala's Thrissur district so special.

    Why does this story matter?

    • While political parties in the state are at 'war' over the alleged "saffronization" of higher education institutions or they becoming centers of communism, this Islamic institution is becoming a beacon of hope by educating its students about the Ramayana and Sanskrit along with the Quran and Urdu.
    • However, the issue has been getting the right faculty to teach Upanishads, Sanskrit to students.

    Building knowledge and awareness about other religions

    Run by Malik Deenar Islamic Complex (MIC), the Academy of Sharia and Advanced Studies (ASAS) principal Onampilly Muhammad Faizy said that the aim behind teaching students Puranas, Sanskrit, Upanishads, etc., is to increase their knowledge and awareness regarding other religions. As per reports, all conversations between the professor and the students are in Sanskrit during the class.

    Students should know about other religions: Principal

    Another reason for teaching the students Sanskrit at MIC ASAS was due to Faizy's academic background when he was taught Shankara philosophy, reports said. "Therefore, I felt that students should know about other religions and their customs and practices. But an in-depth study of Sanskrit as well as the 'Upanishads', 'shastras', 'vedantams' would not be possible during the eight-year study period," he stated.

    Reason behind selective teaching

    Essential parts from the Ramayana, Upanishads, Mahabharata, and Bhagavad Gita are taught selectively in Sanskrit to the students over eight years after their Class 10 completion. This form of selective teaching is due to the institution being mainly a Sharia college where other languages, like English and Urdu, are taught other than a degree course in Arts due to its affiliation with Calicut University.

    Reaction of students on learning Sanskrit

    According to some students, it was tough to learn Sanskrit initially, just like Arabic, but continuous practice made it easier over time. Another student revealed that he was excited to learn Sanskrit and listen to the 'slokas.'

    Kerala's Muslim population

    According to reports, Kerala has approximately 9,216,875 Muslim and 18,990,024 Hindu populations. The state's approximate total population in 2022 is around 34,698,876. According to the Census of India's 2011 figures, 54.73% of Kerala's total population were Hindus, and 26.56% were Muslims. Furthermore, Christians amount to 18.38%, and the remaining 0.33% follow other religions or have no religion.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Latest
    Muslims
    Islam
    Kerala
    Ramayana

    Latest

    Call me Hindu, it's not religious: Kerala Governor Arif Khan Kerala
    2nd T20I: New Zealand compile 99/8; Indian spinners run riot India vs New Zealand Cricket
    Vicky Kaushal's special cameo in 'Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat' Bollywood
    India Women win the inaugural ICC U-19 T20 World Cup Shafali Verma

    Muslims

    Karnataka: Pro-Hindu activists up in arms over students performing Azaan Karnataka
    Tensions flare as 'lovers' found dead in UP's Saharanpur Uttar Pradesh
    Karnataka: Muslim man first to be arrested under anti-conversion law India
    Why is BJP reaching out to Pasmanda Muslims? Who're they? Narendra Modi

    Islam

    FIFA World Cup: Kerala muslim body calls worshipping footballers 'un-Islamic' Kerala
    Meet the women DJs making Saudis groove to their beats Saudi Arabia
    Udaipur murder: Won't allow 'Talibanization mindset,' says Ajmer Dargah chief Taliban
    PM Modi calls for SCO template to fight radicalization, extremism Afghanistan

    Kerala

    BBC Modi documentary: Congress, CPI(M) wing announce screenings in Kerala Narendra Modi
    Delhi University's Hansraj College stops serving non-vegetarian food in canteen Delhi University
    No 'sir' or 'madam', only 'teacher' in Kerala schools Education
    Different types of jaggery you probably didn't know existed Food

    Ramayana

    5 traditional Bengali sarees to wear on Durga Puja Durga Puja
    5 Indian mythological retellings you must read India
    'Khuda Haafiz Chapter 2': Vidyut Jammwal shines in undercooked thriller Vidyut Jammwal
    Arvind Trivedi, who played Ravana in 'Ramayana,' passes away Doordarshan

    Love India News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    India Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023