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This was the personal and discrete – manner in which the teaching of the Holy Qur’an began. Gradually, as more people embraced Islam the following verse was revealed, “Therefore, proclaim openly that which Allah has commanded, and turn away from the Mushrikoon.”

The first concern of the Holy Prophet thereafter was to arrange teaching facilities for the new converts. How could they be taught the Holy Qur’an? The circumstances at the time did not permit the dozen or so Muslims to gather in one place in order to perform Salaah and be taught the Holy Qur’an. For this reason, the Holy Prophet organized their taleem in various homes where they could secretly assemble and study the Holy Qur’an.

 

Maktabs throughout Islamic history.

Maktabs were found all over the Muslim world by the end of the 8th Century due to the desire of Muslims to learn the Qur’aan. Even at present, it has exhibited remarkable durability and continues to be an important means of religious instruction in Muslim countries.

Why is the institution of the Maktab important?

Maktabs are an easy way for 100% of the Ummah to learn the main aspects of Deen (the orders of Allah Ta’ala and the way of the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).
Along with reciting Qur’aan, learning Aqaaid (doctrine), I’baadaat, Mu’amaalaat, and Akhlaaq, essential Islamic knowledge can be made common among the Ummah.
If a child gives more time than the minimum class time, then arrangements can be made to make them Haafidh or Aa’lim.

Our Children

If we are not going to equip our children with Islamic knowledge, they will be sucked up into this world and forget who their Creator is. Remember that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said that after a person passes away nothing will avail him except 3 things:

  • Sadaqah Jaariyyah.
  • Beneficial knowledge.
  • Pious children, who will make dua for him after his death.

Importance of Maktabs in this era

To dispel this darkness of Jaahiliyyah (ignorance) the Ummah is going through today, many efforts of Deen are taking place. The Maktab has become more important and vital than ever before. In numerous countries of the world, the Makaatib has become a means of saving the Imaan of thousands and reversing the tide of Irtidaad (renegade from Islam). It is not possible to fully appreciate the role fulfilled by these Makaatib in watering the seeds of Imaan, which will later flourish, Insha Allah.

The significance of Makatib

establishment of Maktabs has remained the most vital and effective way of retaining and preserving our Deen in its original pristine state. This is also the reason why the children of those people who established Maktabs maintained their Islamic identity. A community that fails to do this will retain its Islamic identity only with difficulty, if at all.