With a focus on developing innovative educational strategies and practices rooted in Islamic thought, CITE engages in interdisciplinary research to enhance teaching pedagogies, curriculum development, and educational policy within Islamic contexts. Emphasising a balance between Islamic values and the demands of modern education systems, the Centre's work is pivotal in shaping the future of Islamic schooling globally. By fostering a collaborative research environment, CITE aims to empower educators, inform stakeholders, and contribute significantly to the enrichment of Islamic educational practices.
Our research projects showcase a vibrant spectrum of inquiry, pushing the envelope of innovation and contributing to renewal of Islamic schools.
As a traveller guided by divine knowledge and wisdom, I am drawn to the realm of reflexivity and have a keen interest in the world of empirical things. Therefore, I am seeking institutions that promote rigorous scholarship and encourage open dialogue, fostering a community where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. The Centre for Islamic Thought and Education (CITE) stands out as a beacon of enlightenment, dedicated to deepening an understanding of Islamic principles and their contemporary relevance. My association with CITE and its commitment to research and cultivating new cultures of inquiry empower me to engage thoughtfully with empirical matters. This institution, rooted in Islamic tradition, has supported me in my pursuit of attaining knowledge and wisdom to navigate these complexities. Dr. Ayda Succarie, Lecturer, Academic Program Advisor, International Academic Lead, Western Sydney University
Publications
Publications - Our research publications demonstrate the cutting-edge scholarship driving forward the boundaries of knowledge in the field of Islamic thought and education.
Curriculum Renewal for Islamic Education
Critical Perspectives on Teaching Islam in Primary and Secondary Schools
Edited By Nadeem Memon, Mariam Alhashmi, Mohamad Abdalla
This book demonstrates why and how it is necessary to redesign Islamic Education curriculum in the K-12 sector globally. From Western public schools that integrate Muslim perspectives to be culturally responsive, to public and private schools in Muslim minority and majority contexts that teach Islamic studies as a core subject or teach from an Islamic perspective, the volume highlights the unique global and sociocultural contexts that support the disparate trajectories of Islamic Education curricula. READ MORE
Islamic Schooling in the West: Pathways to Renewal
Mohamad Abdalla, Dylan Chown, Muhammad Abdullah
This book presents the views of leading scholars, academics, and educators on the renewal of Islamic schools in the Western context. The book argues that as Islamic schools in Western contexts have negotiated the establishment phase they must next embrace a period of renewal. Renewal relates to a purposeful synthesis of the tradition with contemporary educational practice and greater emphasis on empirical research substantiating best practices in Islamic schools. This renewal must reflect teaching and learning practices consistent with an Islamic worldview and pedagogy. It should also inform, among other aspects, classroom management models, and relevant and contextual Islamic and Arabic studies. This book acquaints the reader with contemporary challenges and opportunities in Islamic schools in the Western context with a focus on Australia.
