04/05/2026
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT MADRASAT (ARABIC SCHOOL)
A year ago today, I proudly graduated from the esteemed center of knowledge known as Markaz Agege. The transformative 8-year journey has had a profound impact on my life.
Recently, I have come to realize that many parents are sending their children to Madrasat not necessarily to learn or enhance their skills, but to discipline them and deter them from engaging in negative behaviors.
Some parents believe that only troublesome children attend Arabic school, while the academically gifted ones should focus solely on conventional schooling.
While it is true that learning about Islam can instill good values and prevent wrongdoing, it is crucial for parents to allow their children to fully immerse themselves in the knowledge provided by Madrasat, rather than just scratching the surface.
Often, parents push their children to pursue higher education once they see positive changes, without allowing them to deepen their understanding.
During my time at Markaz, I had the privilege of studying various aspects of Islamic sciences, this has driven me to keep learning, improve my personal growth and showing up for opportunities.
The Quran and the sciences of Quran;
Quran
Rules of Recitation (Tajweed)
Tefseer (Quranic Exegesis)
The Hadeeth and the science of Hadith;
Principles of Hadeeth (Usuul Hadeeth/Mustalah Hadeeth)
Morals;
Morals and Ethics (Akhlaaq)
Islamic Spirituality and Mysticism (Tasawwuf and Sciences of Dua and Azkaar)
Da'wah Methodolgy and Ethics (Dawah)
Islamic Guidance and Counselling (al-Wa'z wal Irshaad)
Islamic Civilization (Thaqaafa Islamiyya)
Shariah;
Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence)
Principles of Fiqh (Usuul al-Fiqh)
Principles of Sharia (Usuul Tashree)
Objectives of Sharia (Maqaasid Sharia)
Inheritance (Meeraath)
Monotheism;
Theology (Tawheed)
Principles of Tawheed (Usuul Tawheed/Aqeeda)
Language;
Arabic Language (Lugha)
Arabic poetry (Qasaaid and Nasheed)
Arabic Grammar (Nahw)
Arabic Etymology (Sarf)
Arabic Rhetoric (Balaagha) and its three sub-branches
Arabic Composition (Inshaa')
Arabic Calligraphy (Ilm Rasmi)
Literature;
Islamic Songs and Praises (Nusuus)
Arabic Literature (Adab)
History;
Biography of the Prophet (Seera)
History of Islam (Tareekh)
Logic;
Arithmetic (‘ilm-ul-Hisab)
Science of Logic (Mantiq)
Science of Reading and Revision (Mutaala'a)
Sciences, Social Science/Humanity;
Geography (Jiyuugrafiya)
Astronomy (Falak)
Psychology (Ilm Nafs)
Philosophy (Falsafa)
“At the end of my training at MARKAZ, I wondered why I did not see the shirk, the idolatry, the sand divination, Jalabi operation and other negative things people have fabricated against MARKAZ and its founder.” - Nurudeen Ibrahim
The first 5 years is the foundation while the complete 8 years is a life hack.
Don’t quit, learn and grow.
“Half baked knowledge creates false confidence, and leads to bad decisions.”
03/05/2026
Hassan A. Adesokan Hassan A. Adesokan
Lagos State University - Lasu
