Edraak Webinar Series #11- Intellectual Independence: Arabic Language Education in the Madrasas of Sous
Description
How do students in Moroccan Madrasas achieve Arabic fluency in just a few years, without the use of modern tools?
Dr. Mohamed Bufaris, Associate Professor and Imam at Zaytuna College, explains the powerful teaching methods employed in traditional Madrasas, such as Madrasa Igleh. In this rich conversation moderated by Badr Tachouche, discover how holistic learning, close teacher-student bonds, and deep immersion in Arabic poetry and grammar foster both linguistic mastery and intellectual independence.
This discussion explores how Madrasas balance tradition and modern needs, the significance of Arabic in understanding Islamic texts, and how these centuries-old institutions are adapting to contemporary challenges without compromising their core values.
πΉ Highlights:
Arabic instruction for non-native speakers
The role of the βSheikhβ in holistic education
Poetry and memorization in Arabic mastery
Madrasas as community and spiritual centers
Educational relevance in todayβs world
π Keywords: Madrasa education, Arabic fluency, traditional Islamic learning, Zaytuna College, Mohamed Bufaris, Islamic pedagogy, Arabic language instruction
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