MEMBERS of Southampton’s Islamic community say a Muslim school for children is in great demand because many parents feel they are being failed by mainstream education.
Plans for a private primary school to offer Islamic education for children in the city have been welcomed by parents, according to some of the city’s Mosques. Zahir Ahmad, secretary of Southampton Central Abu Backr Mosque said parents had been talking about the planned private Islamic school and considering it for their children. [The Southern Daily Echo] Read more [via National Secular Society]
Plans for Muslim school in Southampton What strikes me about these plans is from what I recall the Muslim population in Southampton are small compared to for example Crawley. London Muslim has regularly made clear my strong opposition to all faith schools here and here but sadly we as a society have allowed narrow minded and bigoted parents of all faiths to dictate the agenda of separation rather than inclusion. [London Muslim] Read more
