Educational philosophy of the Holy Qur'an

Philosophy and education -- Various dimensions of education -- Knowledge : its nature, validity and limitations -- Revelation, as the highest and most authentic form of knowledge, is very essential for the guidance of human reason -- Qur'anic guidance for the acquisition of sensory knowledge an...

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Main Author: Haq, Mahar Abdul (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New Delhi, India Adam Publishers & Distributors 2008
In:Year: 2008
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Koran / Educational philosophy
Further subjects:B Theology
B Islamic education ; Philosophy
B Islamic education ; Qurʼanic teaching
B Qurʼan Theology
B Islamic Education Philosophy
B Qurʼan
B Islamic Education Qurʼanic teaching
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Summary:Philosophy and education -- Various dimensions of education -- Knowledge : its nature, validity and limitations -- Revelation, as the highest and most authentic form of knowledge, is very essential for the guidance of human reason -- Qur'anic guidance for the acquisition of sensory knowledge and its application to the educational processes -- The Holy Qur'an as the final revelation of truth and a code of the most perfect laws for humanity -- The relationship between the creator and the creation and its educational implications -- An analytical study for the story of Adam as revealed by the Holy Qur'an -- Freedom of will and determinism -- The ever-continuous stream of life -- The law of just Requital, salvation and heaven and hell -- The problems of change, uniqueness, novelty and their impact on education -- Islam : the faith of peace and self-submission : its main characteristics, socio-cum-administrative framework and ideology -- Education and the economic system of the Holy Qur'an as compared to the individualistic and collectivistic theories of the non-Muslim world -- Western theories on the relationship between "individual" and "society" : their influence on educational thought and practice and the socio-political philosophy of the Holy Qur'an -- Some permanent values of the Holy Qur'an -- Some selected human rights and obligations -- The psychological bases of personality and the Qur'anic guidance for its development -- The Qur'anic concept of good and evil -- Character-building as the ultimate aim of the Qur'anic education -- Meanings of worship and prayer in Islam -- The characteristics of the highly balanced personality of the true believer based on the foundations that crumble not -- Negative forces that obstruct the spiritual development of man -- The great education, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, the ideal model for all the educationists of the world and for all times to come -- Some important terms, used frequently in Islamic literature, explained for educators.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 440-449)
ISBN:8174352929