Religious Groups Appreciate Govt. Efforts To Resolve Madrassa Issues
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Aug, 2026) Religious educational boards, seminaries, and organizations across the country celebrated Youm-e-Tashakur (Day of Gratitude) on Friday, acknowledging the government's efforts to address long-standing madrassa-related issues.
Pakistan Ulema Council, Mutahida Madaris Council, and Others Express Appreciation
The Pakistan Ulema Council, Mutahida Madaris Council, Mutahida Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith, and other religious entities welcomed recent advancements, including:
- Madrassa registration: Progress in registering madrassas with the Directorate General of Religious Education (DGRE). Around 22,000 out of an estimated 33,000 seminaries have already been registered.
- Financial transparency and documentation: Greater accountability and legitimate banking services for registered institutions.
- Institutional cooperation: Support from Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir through consultation and institutional mechanisms.
Emphasizing Madrassa's Role in Society
Religious leaders, including Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, Mufti Abdul Rahim, and others, emphasized the significance of madrassas as an integral part of Pakistan's educational system, capable of promoting peace and preventing extremism. They highlighted the need to integrate modern sciences and professional skills with religious education to empower students for national development.
Acknowledging Academic Achievements
The participants praised the academic successes of madrassa students in various board examinations, attributing these achievements to the potential of combining traditional Islamic education with contemporary studies.
Strengthening Government-Religious Institution Collaboration
They called for further strengthening cooperation between the government and religious institutions through dialogue, consultation, and mutual trust. The religious leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peace, national unity, tolerance, and social harmony, ensuring future scholars are equipped with both Islamic knowledge and modern academic skills.