EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -In Islam, the philosophy of knowledge or education is created by Allah and He is the source of authentic knowledge. It is compulsory to acquire knowledge and practice what has been taught. Whatever knowledge students acquire must be meaningful and purposeful, e.g. to help mankind solve problems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Education in Islam is two fold: acquiring intellectual knowledge (through the application of reason and logic) and developing spiritual knowledge (derived from divine revelation and spiritual experience). According to the worldview of Islam, provision in education must be made equally for both.

Detailed explanation-3: -As a religion, Islam stands for complete submission and obedience to Allah-that is why it is called Islam. The other literal meaning of the word “Islam” is “peace.” This signifies that one can achieve real peace of body and of mind only through submission and obedience to Allah.

Detailed explanation-4: -Islamic philosophy of education aspires to Shape the human being based on matching between the three dimensions of sense, mind and religious faith, In the belief that Harmony between those dimensions may achieve the human values in reality.