(Adapted from the book Shirk ke Chaur Darwazay by Abu Hamza Abdul Khaliq Siddiqi and Hafiz Mahmood al-Khudri)
((اِقْرَاْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِىْ خَلَقَ... عَلَّمَ الْاِنْسَانَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ))
(Surah al-‘Alaq: 1–5)
Similarly, Allah says:
((یَتْلُوْا عَلَیْكُمْ اٰیٰتِنَا وَ یُزَكِّیْكُمْ...))
(Surah al-Baqarah: 151)
The emphasis on teaching highlights the value of knowledge, which benefits both in life and after death. As mentioned in Hadith:
((إِلَّا مِنْ صَدَقَةٍ جَارِيَةٍ أَوْ عِلْمٍ يُنتَفَعُ بِهِ...))
(Sahih Muslim: 1631)
“All knowledge except the Qur’an, Hadith, and understanding of religion is mere preoccupation...”
Practical sciences such as medicine or engineering, when intended to serve others, also count as virtuous deeds in Islam—provided they align with Islamic ethics and purpose.
((كُلُّكُمْ رَاعٍ وَمَسْئُولٌ عَنْ رَعِيَّتِهِ...))
(Sahih al-Bukhari: 2554)
Are our children taught supplications when leaving home? Do their uniforms and school practices reflect modesty and Islamic values?
(Surah al-Anfal: 35)
Dance, once a symbol of immorality, has entered curriculum under the guise of art and performance.
“Ganj Bakhsh Fayz-e-‘Alam Mazhar-e-Nur-e-Khuda...”
The title Ganj Bakhsh implies he bestows treasures, while Qur'an teaches only Allah owns the treasures:
((وَ لِلّٰهِ خَزَآىٕنُ السَّمٰوٰتِ وَ الْاَرْضِ...))
(Surah al-Munafiqun: 7)
((قُلْ لَّاۤ اَقُوْلُ لَكُمْ عِنْدِیْ خَزَآىٕنُ اللّٰهِ))
(Surah al-An‘am: 50)
Similarly, Dāta (The Giver) is an attribute of Allah alone:
((إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْوَهَّابُ))
(Surah Aal-e-‘Imran: 8)
((اللَّهُ))
(Surah Saba’: 24)
Declaring someone Mazhar-e-Nur-e-Khuda echoes Hindu concepts of divine avatars—a clear form of shirk.
As Imam al-Shafi‘i defined:
“Bid‘ah is an act introduced into religion not practiced by the Sahabah or derived from Shari‘ah evidence.”
(Kitab al-Ta‘rifat)
The Prophet ﷺ said:
((مَنْ أَحْدَثَ فِي أَمْرِنَا... فَهُوَ رَدٌّ))
(Sahih al-Bukhari: 2697)
He also warned:
((فَعَلَيْهِ لَعْنَةُ اللَّهِ وَالْمَلَائِكَةِ...))
(Sahih al-Bukhari: 3172)
May Allah protect us and our future generations from this deception. Ameen.
◈ The Role of Education in Islam
The first revelation of the Qur'an emphasized education and knowledge:((اِقْرَاْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِىْ خَلَقَ... عَلَّمَ الْاِنْسَانَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ))
(Surah al-‘Alaq: 1–5)
Similarly, Allah says:
((یَتْلُوْا عَلَیْكُمْ اٰیٰتِنَا وَ یُزَكِّیْكُمْ...))
(Surah al-Baqarah: 151)
The emphasis on teaching highlights the value of knowledge, which benefits both in life and after death. As mentioned in Hadith:
((إِلَّا مِنْ صَدَقَةٍ جَارِيَةٍ أَوْ عِلْمٍ يُنتَفَعُ بِهِ...))
(Sahih Muslim: 1631)
❀ Defining Knowledge
Imam al-Shafi'i said:“All knowledge except the Qur’an, Hadith, and understanding of religion is mere preoccupation...”
Practical sciences such as medicine or engineering, when intended to serve others, also count as virtuous deeds in Islam—provided they align with Islamic ethics and purpose.
◈ Education and Responsibility
Parents and educators bear responsibility for the children's education. The Prophet ﷺ said:((كُلُّكُمْ رَاعٍ وَمَسْئُولٌ عَنْ رَعِيَّتِهِ...))
(Sahih al-Bukhari: 2554)
Are our children taught supplications when leaving home? Do their uniforms and school practices reflect modesty and Islamic values?
✦ Classroom Conduct and Deviations
- Do students greet teachers with Salam?
- Are teachers welcomed with standing ovations—contrary to prophetic practice?
- Are assemblies focused on moral development or secular ambitions?
- Are clapping and whistling encouraged—the very acts condemned in the Qur’an?
(Surah al-Anfal: 35)
Dance, once a symbol of immorality, has entered curriculum under the guise of art and performance.
✔ Infiltration of Shirk in Curriculum
A sixth-grade Urdu book glorifies Ali Hujwiri with poetry declaring him:“Ganj Bakhsh Fayz-e-‘Alam Mazhar-e-Nur-e-Khuda...”
The title Ganj Bakhsh implies he bestows treasures, while Qur'an teaches only Allah owns the treasures:
((وَ لِلّٰهِ خَزَآىٕنُ السَّمٰوٰتِ وَ الْاَرْضِ...))
(Surah al-Munafiqun: 7)
((قُلْ لَّاۤ اَقُوْلُ لَكُمْ عِنْدِیْ خَزَآىٕنُ اللّٰهِ))
(Surah al-An‘am: 50)
Similarly, Dāta (The Giver) is an attribute of Allah alone:
((إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْوَهَّابُ))
(Surah Aal-e-‘Imran: 8)
((اللَّهُ))
(Surah Saba’: 24)
Declaring someone Mazhar-e-Nur-e-Khuda echoes Hindu concepts of divine avatars—a clear form of shirk.
❀ Innovations (Bid‘ah) in Curriculum
The same textbooks endorse Milad-un-Nabi, an act never practiced by:- The Prophet ﷺ
- The Sahabah (رضي الله عنهم)
- The Tabi‘in and major Imams
As Imam al-Shafi‘i defined:
“Bid‘ah is an act introduced into religion not practiced by the Sahabah or derived from Shari‘ah evidence.”
(Kitab al-Ta‘rifat)
The Prophet ﷺ said:
((مَنْ أَحْدَثَ فِي أَمْرِنَا... فَهُوَ رَدٌّ))
(Sahih al-Bukhari: 2697)
He also warned:
((فَعَلَيْهِ لَعْنَةُ اللَّهِ وَالْمَلَائِكَةِ...))
(Sahih al-Bukhari: 3172)
◈ Conclusion
Our educational system, by glorifying saints with divine attributes and endorsing un-Islamic practices, trains children in shirk and innovations under the pretense of national heritage and culture.May Allah protect us and our future generations from this deception. Ameen.
