Perception and Practices of Social Behaviors among Islamic & Arabic Language Madrassa Students in Punjab

Abstract

Madrassa system of education (using Arabic language) with long history is providing religious education in Pakistan. For some students, the only source of formal education is Madrassas, while they are serving supplementary for others. The current study focused on the perception and practices of social behaviors among Madrassa students in Punjab. The major task of this study was to investigate the social behaviors of Madrassa students. To meet the objectives of the study, two questionnaires were used for the purpose of data collection on a four point Likert type scale depends upon the six major aspects i.e. social acceptance, social cohesiveness, social adoptability, social peace, social religiousness and social finance/earning. 600 students were selected randomly from four boards of Deeni Madaris. The data were analyzed through SPSS software version 20. Major findings of the study reveal that Madrassa students remained tolerate towards their social criticism. Data also reveal Madrassa students do not take notice of religious disputes. On the other hand, data obtained from teachers demonstrate that Madrassa students have limited opportunities regarding freedom of thought and limited opportunities of jobs for Madrassa students in public sector. Suitable suggestions are given for the modification of students’ social attitude as well as for further research in this concern.