This book presents the views of leading scholars academics and educators on the renewal of
Islamic schools in the Western context. The book argues that as Islamic schools in Western
contexts have negotiated the establishment phase they must next embrace a period of renewal.
Renewal relates to a purposeful synthesis of the tradition with contemporary educational
practice and greater emphasis on empirical research substantiating best practices in Islamic
schools. This renewal must reflect teaching and learning practices consistent with an Islamic
worldview and pedagogy. It should also inform among other aspects classroom management models
and relevant and contextual Islamic and Arabic studies. This book acquaints the reader with
contemporary challenges and opportunities in Islamic schools in the Western context with a
focus on Australia.
