Islamic Philosophy of Education: Principles and Applications

Edited by Shaikh Abdul Mabud
Foreword by Professor Recep Şentürk

Reclaiming the Soul of Education in a Fragmented World

What makes education truly Islamic—and why does it matter now more than ever?

In an era of secularized schooling and moral disorientation, Islamic Philosophy of Education: Principles and Applications offers a powerful intellectual and practical roadmap for educators, scholars, and policymakers seeking to revive a spiritually grounded and ethically coherent vision of learning.

This landmark volume brings together 25 insightful chapters from leading global voices in Islamic education—spanning theory, curriculum design, teacher formation, artificial intelligence, and real-world school models across continents. It goes far beyond critique, offering bold answers to urgent questions:

• What is the purpose of education in Islam?

• How can we cultivate both the intellect and the heart?

• Can Islamic schooling thrive without depending on Western frameworks?

As Professor Recep Şentürk writes in his compelling foreword:

“Education serves as a means to shape individuals according to a specific purpose, worldview, and set of values... Islamic education has, from its inception, aimed to nurture the ‘whole person’ (al-insān al-kāmil).”

Who Is This Book For?

This book is a vital resource for:

• Educators and administrators in Muslim schools and universities

• Curriculum developers seeking Islamically integrated models

• Scholars and postgraduate students in Islamic philosophy and education

• Policy thinkers aiming to reform educational systems with ethical depth

• Anyone seeking an authentic, holistic, God-conscious educational vision

📘 What’s Inside?

Part I – Principles

Explore foundational Islamic perspectives on:

• Spirituality and character development in learning

• Artificial intelligence and prophetic intelligence

• Rational and spiritual epistemologies in classical Islam

• Curriculum theory grounded in Islamic metaphysics and ethics

• Integration of taʿlīm, tarbiyah, tazkiyah, and taʾdīb as core pedagogical principles

“The goal of education is to guide the student from blind conformism (taqlīd) to critical engagement through evidence-based science and reasoning (taḥqīq).”

Part II – Applications

See principles come to life in:

• Schools across Turkey, South Africa, the US, UK, Canada, and Southeast Asia

• Experiments in Islamic pedagogy using iḥsān, fiṭrah-based approaches, and Sakinah Circle models

• Case studies on curriculum integration, moral education, and school leadership challenges

Why This Book Stands Out

• ✅ Integrative Vision: Merges classical Islamic thought with modern challenges

• ✅ Global Perspective: Contributors from over a dozen countries

• ✅ Real-World Models: Learn from successful (and failed) school initiatives

• ✅ Grounded in Revelation: Emphasizes tawḥīd, Qurʾānic worldview, and prophetic pedagogy

• ✅ Actionable Frameworks: For curriculum design, teacher training, and school governance

Ready to Transform Education?

Whether you're designing an Islamic studies curriculum, rethinking your school’s ethos, or pursuing higher research, Islamic Philosophy of Education will deepen your understanding and sharpen your tools.

ISBNs:

Paperback: 978-1-916955-93-6
Hardback: 978-1-916955-94-3
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