Arabic Language Education in Islamic Schools in the West

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"This volume is a significant and timely contribution to the fields of Islamic education and Arabic language pedagogy. Bringing together rigorous scholarship and diverse international perspectives, this book will serve as an indispensable resource for researchers, educators, school leaders, and graduate students engaged with Islamic schooling, language education, and curriculum development."
—Abdullah Saeed, Sultan of Oman Professor of Arab and Islamic Studies, University of Melbourne, Australia

This volume examines Arabic language teaching and learning in Islamic schools within English-dominant Muslim-minority contexts in the West. The Islamic schooling sector in the West has experienced rapid growth, driven by the rising demand for faith-based education among Muslim families. Islamic schools aspire to nurture and preserve Islamic identity and foster connections with the wider Muslim community by offering Qurʾān, Islamic studies, and Arabic language programs. This book consolidates existing scholarship, introduces new insights and theoretical perspectives, and outlines pathways for the renewal of Arabic language education in Islamic schools.

Nadia Selim is a Lecturer in the Discipline of Arabic Language and Cultures at the University of Sydney, Australia. Her research explores Arabic language learning and teaching, with particular emphasis on student motivation and engagement, as well as Arabic language education in Islamic schools and within Islamic civilizational history. 

Mohamad Abdalla (AM) is Professor of Islamic Studies in the School of Education at Adelaide University and the Founding Director of the Centre for Islamic Thought and Education (CITE), Australia. With over three decades of experience, he has contributed to advancing research on Islamic Studies and Islamic schooling in Australia.

This volume examines Arabic language teaching and learning in Islamic schools within English-dominant Muslim-minority contexts in the West. The Islamic schooling sector in the West has experienced rapid growth, driven by the rising demand for faith-based education among Muslim families. Islamic schools aspire to nurture and preserve Islamic identity and foster connections with the wider Muslim community by offering Qurʾān, Islamic studies, and Arabic language programs. This book consolidates existing scholarship, introduces new insights and theoretical perspectives, and outlines pathways for the renewal of Arabic language education in Islamic schools.

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“Arabic Language Education in Islamic Schools in the West: Realities and Renewal arrives at a critical time for Islamic education. Across our schools, Arabic is recognised as essential, yet its delivery often lacks clarity of purpose and consistency of practice. This volume provides important insights into these challenges while offering thoughtful pathways for renewal. It speaks directly to school leaders and educators by bridging research with practical realities on the ground. By repositioning Arabic as central to identity, learning, and institutional coherence, the book makes a meaningful contribution to ongoing improvement efforts. It will be a valuable reference for those committed to strengthening both the quality and impact of Arabic programs in Islamic schools.” (Abdullah Khan OAM, Executive Principal / CEO of the Australian Islamic College, Australia)

“This volume is a significant and timely contribution to the fields of Islamic education and Arabic language pedagogy. Bringing together rigorous scholarship and diverse international perspectives, it addresses an important gap in the literature by examining Arabic language education in Islamic schools across Western contexts. The contributors offer thoughtful analyses that integrate theory, research, and practice, advancing a compelling framework for educational renewal that is both intellectually robust and grounded in the Islamic scholarly tradition. This book will serve as an indispensable resource for researchers, educators, school leaders, and graduate students engaged with Islamic schooling, language education, and curriculum development.” (Abdullah Saeed, Sultan of Oman Professor of Arab and Islamic Studies, University of Melbourne, Australia)

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