Policy Education Islam Pakistan

Abstract

This study aims to describe and analyze Islamic education policy in Pakistan as a modern Islamic state with a long tradition of integrating religion and politics. The research employs a qualitative library research method, drawing upon various sources such as books, journals, regulations, and official educational documents from Pakistan. The findings reveal that Pakistan’s education system is deeply rooted in Islamic values that have existed since the Mughal Dynasty and were reinforced after the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in 1947. The education policy is based on Article 25-A of the Constitution, mandating the state to provide free and compulsory education for children aged 5–16. The educational structure includes formal education (pre-school, primary, secondary, and higher education) as well as non-formal and madrasa systems. Madrasas play a vital role in preserving Islamic orthodoxy by emphasizing Qur’anic memorization. The government has also sought to integrate religious and general education through curriculum reforms and the application of technology, such as the Intel Teach Program and Thinking with Technology Course. Pakistan’s Islamic education policy shares similarities with Indonesia’s education system in its approach to compulsory education and integration of Islamic values. Thus, Pakistan’s Islamic education policy can serve as an inspirational model for other Muslim-majority countries