ISLAMIC EDUCATION SYSTEM: PHILILOSOPHY, LEVELS, CURRICULUM AND METHODOLOGY
ISLAMIC EDUCATION SYSTEM: PHILOSOPHY, LEVELS, CURRICULUM AND METHODOLOGY 1. Introduction Islamic education is a comprehensive system aimed at the holistic development of the individual —spiritually, intellectually, morally, and socially. Rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah, it views education as an act of worship, a form of spiritual purification, and a means to cultivate righteous, knowledgeable, and socially responsible human beings. Historically, Islamic education has played a transformative role in shaping civilizations, producing scholars in theology, law, philosophy, mathematics, medicine, astronomy, and literature. 2. Philosophical Foundations of Islamic Education 2.1 Tawhid (Unity of God) The principle of Tawhid forms the foundation of the Islamic worldview. Knowledge is considered sacred and interconnected, reflecting the unity of creation under one God. 2.2 Knowledge as Divine Guidance Islamic teachings consider the pursuit of knowledge a religious obligation. The first rev...