The Impact of the Prophetic Sunnah on Character Building of an Individual Person

Character building of a person is very necessary to make any society better, healthier and superior as the construction of society depends upon the people's character building. A number of crime cases are evident that the character of most people is already in alarming phase. However family members, society, Islamic schools mad?ris, universities, and cultural activities can play vital role in character building. Improvement in our current situation as well as development of our future depends upon the building of people character. This study aims to highlight the impact of the Prophetic Sunnah and to show its effective role in building the character of a person individual through the selection of practical models of the true Sunnah, for example, showing great care for all aspects of human such as materialistic, mental and spiritual aspects. If we really want to improve our society or turn it to perfection, people will have to focus on character building, particularly on people's moral, spiritual and social character so that society can present the real portrait of peace and prosperity. This study concluded that the Prophetic Sunnah is rich in the educational principles which preceded the contemporary research and theories, making it first reference as a basic requirement.

An Inclusive Schools Principal Perspective Successes and Challenges

The implementation and effectiveness of inclusive education program has been under continuous debate in Pakistan. The present study was conducted in order to understand the perception of a principal with regard to successes and challenges related to Inclusive Education in the context of a private sector school in Karachi, Pakistan. A qualitative case study approach of research was used in order to generate the relevant data. Semi-structured interviews were used to explore principal's perceptions. Other data collection strategies included observations, document analysis, informal discussions and a reflective journal maintained by the researcher. The findings of the study revealed that the principal of the inclusive school considered education as a right of every child, which has lead to inclusion of children with borderline and mild disabilities. The study identified some challenges which the principal is facing in his desire to include all children in his school. These challenges are deeply linked with realities of the world, both inside and outside of school. Lack of awareness, lack of resources and inadequate facilities of professional support are some of the main challenges that hinder effective implementation of inclusive education in Model Inclusive School (pseudonym). The study also reveals some successes which are: supportive leadership, professional attitudes of all staff members, their inclination towards inclusion and the desired academic outcomes of students with special educational needs. Furthermore, the principal's own belief in inclusion and his determination allowed him to ensure inclusion in his mainstream regular school.