Literacy
and Islamic Viewpoint
Islam
is a religion of nature and it projects the true needs not only for the Muslims
but all of the human beings. Islam focuses a lot on the promotion of Literacy
and education.
The
very first revelation on Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) reveals
the importance of education for the Muslims. The very first word of the
Revelation is "اقرا" which means ‘Read’. So
reading is the first step of learning and learning opens the new horizons of
life and success.
In ‘Madina
tul Nabi’ the city of prophet hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him), first
Islamic University ‘Ashab-e-Suffah’ was established by the Holy Prophet Hazrat
Muhammad (peace be upon him).In this university religious and worldly education
was given to the people of Arabs.
Many
sayings of Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) reflects the importance of
literacy and education among individuals, communities, nations and countries.
He (peace be upon him) said,’ Seek knowledge, even if you have to travel to
China’. At another place he (peace be upon him) said ‘To get knowledge is
obligatory for each and every Muslims’.
The
Holy book ‘Qur’an’ lays stress on literacy and education. There are hundreds of
verses in which God Almighty lays stress on seeking Knowledge.
When
Hazrat Adam (A.S) was created, God Almighty taught him the names of all the
things.
Pakistan is an Islamic State but still literacy rate is not good in this country.We should follow the teachings of Islam to increase literacy rate in Pakistan.
The Following Map shows the facts of literacy in Pakistan
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