New Directions in Islamic Education - Pedagogy and Identity Formation

I have to admit that as I begun reading the book, I thought it was a book on Research Methodology because of all the details about the method chosen but that only brings the kind of academic seriousness we crave from Muslim professionals. However as I progressed eagerly to read the findings of the research done with Muslim kids to understand their relationship with Islam, I couldn't put it down. The interviews and survey results are a dive into everything that parents and teachers are doing wrong these days; that kids are not inherently averse to religion or religiosity. (This was so comforting for me to know!)



It's one of those books that not only gives you the answer of how to build a meaningful relationship between Islam and Kids, but it also gives you enough to stop what your'e doing and really think it through.



Abdullah Sahin has questioned, and rightfully so, the way we have been teaching our children Islam. If we take a hard look then we will clearly see our folly and the route to make amends. This book also explained a lot of my personal dilemmas growing up in a parallel culture and the complexity of identity and experience. A fascinating read.



Highly advised reading for Teachers, Educationists and most importantly - PARENTS!