Ghana’s National Chief Imam backs optional Arabic in public schools
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- Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu’s office supports offering Arabic as an optional subject in Ghana’s public schools.
- The office said education policy should distinguish linguistic and cultural tools from religious doctrine.
- The statement followed public concerns about introducing Arabic into the public education system.
Ghana’s National Chief Imam has backed the teaching of Arabic as an optional subject in public schools, arguing that the language should be understood primarily as a global language.
The Office of the National Chief Imam, headed by Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, said Arabic should not be treated mainly as a marker of religious or sectarian identity.
In a press statement, the office said education policy should clearly separate cultural and linguistic tools from religious doctrines. The statement came after some members of the public raised concerns about introducing Arabic into Ghana’s public education system.
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Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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