Islamic Worldview and Curriculum Development
Few greater challenges exist in Islamic schooling than those pertaining to matters of curriculum. After a short history of Islamic schools in North America, this chapter explores the underpinning features of humanism that make the 'academic' subjects in most Islamic schools decidedly un Islamic. A comparison of basic Islamic principles with humanistic principles illustrates the problem. A number of key questions are posed for further consideration, which should be the foundation of a curriculum based entirely on Islamic principles.