The Devotion of Life — Page 108
108 students of the needs of religion. However, we must have proper arrangements for the teaching of Arabic language. If we do not have that then our practical achievement will fall short of our claims. It should also be remembered that if children are compelled to take more strain, they will not be able to divide their attention in two directions because of the desire to pass examinations. They will work hard for only one type of education and if the education is divided in two parts, the time available cannot be increased and the quality will suffer. Therefore, one way is to provide verbal instruction as I have already explained and the other is to make special arrangements for those children who want to devote their lives for the sake of service to Islam and gain knowledge in that respect and do not worry about passing or failing the examinations. It is still important that those children should be acquainted with modern subjects. We do not want them to remain silent out of ignorance if they are asked any question about current topics. Therefore, an inkling and understanding of modern issues is important for not being put to shame in front of others and for not losing the impact of their speech because of ignorance. There should, however, be one class where they should gain thorough knowledge of both religious and secular subjects without caring for the time. The difficulty will be with the teachers to become more active and articulate. In short, we have to look at all sides of the issue to make proper arrangements. That is why when I look at all the issues, I am wonderstruck and cannot understand how our purpose is going to be achieved. What would be the use of all discussions if we kept the same system without