Towards Developing Contemporary Education Theory
With the increased interest in Islamic countries to adopt a way of life based on Islamic law, the need has intensified for practical and scientific Islamic alternatives to social and economic problems facing the world in general and the Islamic nations in particular. Most countries of the world are...
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International Institute of Islamic Thought
1990
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| Sumario: | With the increased interest in Islamic countries to adopt a way of life
based on Islamic law, the need has intensified for practical and scientific
Islamic alternatives to social and economic problems facing the world in
general and the Islamic nations in particular.
Most countries of the world are undergoing severe education crises and
reform is especially needed in education. The education systems in many
countries have failed to develop the individual in relation to social and
humanistic goals. Educational systems in the Islamic countries have been
mostly modeled on those of Western countries. As a result, these Islamic
countries are undergoing dual crises. First, the adopted education systems
have had a severe impact on many aspects of daily life in the Islamic countries.
Second, the adopted education systems frequently counter Islamic goals and
ideals.
Numerous thinkers and intellectuals in Muslim countries have emphasized
the role of education in building a balanced and integrated individual personality
in society. Hundreds of books were written discussing these issues. Various
conferences were held to restore educational thought from the Islamic heritage.
The effects of these efforts has resulted in emphasizing the successful role
of Islamic education in shaping the person, rebuilding society, and contributing
to civilization.
Education in modern society plays an important role in training human
resources to bridge the economic gap between the developed and developing ...
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