An Islamic Approach towards Nurturing Learners’ Morals in Institutions of Higher Learning in Uganda

Abstract

Heuristically, the paper seeks to understand the religious perception of Africans otherwise regarded as the indigenous people and their contact with the missionary message. It adopts a historical, hermeneutical, and critical interpretation of some preconceived ideas about Africans as well as their reactions to the gospel message. It discovers that the introduction of the faith was done with clear intentions; slavery and economic exploitation, prejudices, and hence the demeaning attitude and bastardisation of the rich socio-cultural background of the people. However, the wisdom of the continent paved the way for the accommodation of messages. The paper concludes by recommending the following as some of the way forward: the messenger bearing the message should seek to know the socio-cultural background of African tradition, the Jesus’ attitude of non-condemnation should be adopted as a global standard for all missionary volunteers to present-day Africa in order to put on record the right perspective about the people and lastly, African charismatic which has played a dominant role in the daily lives of the people has been enculturated into the life of the churches in Africa as evidenced in the dance pattern and gospel music, these should be greatly encouraged.

Challenges and Solutions to Instilling Islamic Moral Values among Learners in Institutions of Higher Learning in Uganda: A Case Study of Islamic University in Uganda

“…investigated the common types of indiscipline among students at Islamic University in Uganda. Hassan and Rehema (2021) explored an Islamic approach to nurturing learners' moral values in higher institutions in Uganda. Muweesi, Lou, and Nakonde (2019) reviewed the integration of morals into school disciplinary management based on John Dewey's philosophy.…”