This contrasted the earlier claim of defining and...

This contrasted the earlier claim of defining and restricting the sphere of religion.[^143] As there was no dispute over the claim that Islam regulates all aspects of life, therefore, it provides strong justification for the reforms of the madrasah : for reforms alone would enable the ulema to better participate in modern life, to play an active role in matters of the world, as Isalm itself enjoins upon them.

These realities not only necessitated the introduction of modern disciplines in madrasahs but the integration of madrasah themselves into the general education system.[^144] The overall response to the proposal of report was not satisfactory as the clergy except Abul Ala Mawdudi took it as a conspiracy by government to weaken their sphere of influence.[^145] Madrasahs under Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto: With the overwhelming victory of secular…