Edraak Webinar Series #11- Intellectual Independence: Arabic Language Education in the Madrasas of Sous

About this episode

Dr. Mohamed Bufaris discusses the teaching methods in Moroccan Madrasas that enable students to achieve Arabic fluency.

How do students in Moroccan Madrasas achieve Arabic fluency in just a few years, without the use of modern tools?Dr. Mohamed Bufaris, Associate Professor and Imam at Zaytuna College, explains the powerful teaching methods employed in traditional Madrasas, such as Madrasa Igleh. In this rich conversation moderated by Badr Tachouche, discover how holistic learning, close teacher-student bonds, and deep immersion in Arabic poetry and grammar foster both linguistic mastery and intellectual independence. This discussion explores how Madrasas balance tradition and modern needs, the significance of Arabic in understanding Islamic texts, and how these centuries-old institutions are adapting to contemporary challenges without compromising their core values. 🔹 Highlights: Arabic instruction for non-native speakers The role of the “Sheikh” in holistic education Poetry and memorization in Arabic mastery Madrasas as community and spiritual centers Educational relevance in today’s world 📌 Keywords: Madrasa education, Arabic fluency, traditional Islamic learning, Zaytuna College, Mohamed Bufaris, Islamic pedagogy, Arabic language instruction #Madrasa #ArabicLearning #IslamicEducation…

People in this episode

Host: Badr Tachouche

Guest: Dr. Mohamed Bufaris

Topics covered

• Arabic language education
• Madrasas
• Islamic pedagogy
• traditional learning
• linguistic mastery

Keywords

• Madrasa education
• Arabic fluency
• traditional Islamic learning
• Islamic pedagogy
• Arabic language instruction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zaytuna College

Places: Morocco, Madrasa Igleh

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