'Oh, Lord, give [me] knowledge that is meaningful!': overview of knowledge and education in the Peul Fuuta community through Qur'anic education
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2011
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Diallo, I.
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International Journal of Pedagogies and Learning, 2011; 6(2):140-151
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Evidence shows that the argument that Africa was an illiterate continent before the arrival of the Europeans is a myth, ingeniously crafted by western European powers to justify their colonial agenda. Education based on Islamic Knowledge was widespread and popular in sub-Saharan Africa. In reality, it may be argued that it was the colonial system that destroyed the African education system and imposed its languages, cultures and education models. This article is about education in the Peul Fuuta community which adopted the Qur'an for educational purposes. It shows that the Peul Fuuta community has not only used Arabic and Islamic teachings to suit its pedagogic aspirations and communication needs, but it has adopted the Qur'an to access knowledge.
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