Abstract            Volume:13  Issue-8  Year-2025         Original Research Articles

Online ISSN : 2347 - 3215 Issues : 12 per year Publisher : Excellent Publishers Email : editorijcret@gmail.com

The Fulani represent the second most populous ethnic group in the Borgou department, behind the Bariba, and practice Islam as their primary religion. This study aims to analyze the influence of Islam on students' educational paths, using a qualitative approach to explore the cultural and religious dynamics within the Fulani community. Empirical data reveal that the Fulani's connection to Islam dates back to ancient times, which explains their deep cultural roots in this religion. The study also shows that learning the Quran, an essential pillar of Islamic education, contributes to a child's overall development. However, the practice of begging associated with this learning hinders the social integration of talibé children. Furthermore, the survey reveals that the Islamic educational model differs significantly from the European educational system. This difference generates recurring conflicts that complicate collaboration between the two models. By prioritizing the practice of Islam and the teaching of its precepts, the Fulani community has distanced itself from the formal education system, which explains the high number of school dropouts, despite the richness and diversity of its activities. This situation exacerbates the community's isolation, hence the urgent need to implement strategies to reconcile these two educational models.

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