Propaganda Against Madrasah Education: A Process of Westernization and Modernization

This paper critically examines the negative portrayals of madrasah education in Muslim-majority countries, arguing that such representations are part of a larger effort to impose Western notions of progress.Tracing these narratives back to colonial times and exploring how they evolved post-9/11, the study contends that the drive to "modernize" madrasahs often undermines indigenous knowledge systems and cultural identity.Focusing on South Asia, the paper highlights how traditional Islamic education has adapted over time despite external pressure and propaganda.