ABSTRACT
This study is to analyze the implication of Sex Education in
Modern Subjects on the morality of the Muslim Ummah in Kaduna State,
Nigeria. The research was motivated as a result of differences of opinion about
the introduction of sex education into the curriculum of studies in secondary
schools in Kaduna State. In view of this, Survey research design was used in this
research and the research used three types of Questionnaires, first to the
Islamic Scholars, the second to the Subject Teachers and the third to the
Muslim Communities in order to collect their opinions which served as a data
for analysis in this research. Simple percentage was used in analyzing the data
collected. Consequently, the research revealed the major findings of this
research as, teaching sex education will promote moral decadence of the
students; instilling consciousness of God is what can mostly promote moral
consciousness of the students, Philosophy of sex education does not conform to
the cultural practices of the Muslim localities, religious education and
guidance is the main way to promote moral values among the members of Muslim
localities, and that attempt to pollute the societies is the main idea of
introducing sex education. The researcher recommended that the teaching of sex
education should be in line with Islam as the western sex education is not in
line with the ethical teachings of Islam. Summary, conclusion and
recommendations were made.
CHAPTER ONE:
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
In the name of Allah, the Most
Gracious, the Most Merciful, All Praises are to Allah, the
Cherisher and Sustainer of the
world. May the peace and benedictions of Allah be upon His
Servant and Messenger, Muhammad
(S.A.W), his household, companions and to all those who
follow their footsteps to the Day of
Judgment.
The basic aims of Islam are
establishing a society guided by consciousness of Allah, which
upholds moral values that are geared
in establishing justice and sanitization of the society from
all forms of corruptions. The
following Qur‟anic verse reveals the basic mission of Islam:
Say: the things that my Lord
Hath indeed forbidden are shameful deeds, whether open or secret; sins and
trespasses against truth or reason; assigning of partner to God, for which He
hath given no authority; and saying things about God of which ye have no
knowledge. (Q7:33)
The advocators of sex education have
agreed to the introduction of sex education as instruction
about sex and related issues. This
is because, according to them, in our society, cultural practices
often prevent parents from
introducing their children to sex education; the children are thus left
to obtain incorrect information
about sex from their friends, magazines and novels. Anyakoha
(1991:66)
Certainly,
to a Muslim Allah (S.W.T.) explained everything that man requires to know in
this life through revelation to His Messenger, Muhammad (S.A.W.).The following
Qur‟anic verse buttresses the statement:
And
we have sent down to you the Book as an exposition for everything, guidance, a
mercy, and glad tidings for Muslims. (Q16:89)
The above
verse states that nothing is left untouched or unstated in the Qur‟an. However,
the comprehensive knowledge about the Qur‟an was given to the Prophet (S.A.W.)
who was equally commanded to explain and clarify to people the message of the
Qur‟an. The Qur‟an stated:
And
we have also sent down unto you the reminder that you may explain clearly to
men what is sent to them, and that they may give thought. (Q16:44)
Thus,
the Prophet (S.A.W.) explained every bit of the message of the Qur‟an and hence
made the Islamic guidance perfect. The message of the Qur‟an and the
explanation of the Prophet (S.A.W) formed the ultimate basis of Muslims‟ way of
life. The two are aiming at instilling consciousness of Allah, which awards
dignity to human status and moral values that upholds society‟s decorum and
drives all the essentials that are responsible for development and peaceful
coexistence of members of society. Therefore any utterances or activities that could
lead to immorality or loss of consciousness of Allah are strongly prohibited in
Islam. The Prophet (S.AW.) says:
The believer
is not a defamer, nor a curser, nor a ribald
nor bawdy.
(Tirmidhi vol 3 p 393
no 1984)
Islam
strongly frowns at zina (fornication / adultery) and every means that
could lead to it. This brought about the prohibition of promiscuity and viewing
it, naughty talks, free mingling of males and females, and nakedness or
revealing sensitive parts of the body. However, guiding youths on ethical
teachings that has to do with sexual affairs such as how to perform ritual
baths at the point of maturity or discussion on modesty, prohibitions of
fornications, homosexual and their likes are strongly enjoined in Islam.
The sex
education advocates acclaimed that it has capacity of creating awareness about
sexual matters to youth while it ignores the sensitive aspects of the
contemporary activities that could lead to sexual harassment. However, their
propaganda has influenced or is attracting people without proper knowledge of
Islamic approach, and as a result of that, the issue remains a subject of
interest among different people. Nonetheless, the agitation for the total
implementation of Sex Education curriculum in Nigerian schools by some groups
has continued to attract different views and comments from various Nigerian
ethnics and religious groups. Islam, therefore, obliged Muslims to share and
pick from ideas that are promoting a good life as long as it does not violate
its basic aims and principles. The Prophet (S.A.W.) says:
“The word of Wisdom is the lost property of believer, and
whenever he finds it, he deserves it more than anybody else,” ( Ibn Majah vol
4 p 1395 No 4169)
In this regard, this research is designed to carefully study
the nature and evidence as well as the implications of the application of sex
education in Muslim communities of Kaduna State in the light of Islamic
guidance.
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