Maktab system

The Maktab system was an Islamic educational structure used primarily in the Middle East, where Islamic scholars and teachers (maktabs) provided religious and basic secular education to children. It was typically community-based, with students learning reading, writing, memorization of the Quran, and Islamic principles in a small, informal setting. These institutions often operated within mosques and emphasized religious teachings alongside fundamental literacy skills. The Maktab system played a crucial role in preserving Islamic knowledge and culture, especially before the development of formal modern schools.