Challenges of Contemporary Islamic Education and the Importance of Classical Islamic Educational Thought

Abstract

Education in Islam originated during the time of the esteemed prophet Prophet Muhammad. It involved instructing and enlightening companions about the principles of life, which served as an interpretation of the passages of the Qur'an that were revealed by Allah through the angel Gabriel. During that period, Islamic education was primarily focused on the acquisition of literacy skills in reading and writing the Qur'an, along with understanding its inherent significance. Following his demise, his companions, known as the tabi'in, undertook the task of Islamic education, making significant enhancements by including pertinent teachings and resources that were tailored to the evolving needs of the Muslim community during that era. During the Umayyad and Abbasid eras, Islamic education experienced significant growth in terms of curriculum, resources, and educational institutions. This was a direct outcome of the Muslims' remarkable advancements in different fields of science. However, in the present period. The issues encountered in Islamic education are becoming ever intricate, both on a worldwide scale and inside individual nations. Therefore, it is imperative to conduct a comprehensive study to assess these problems. This text explores the issues surrounding the difficulties faced by modern Islamic education and the significance of traditional Islamic educational principles. The acquired data is intended for the examination of the bibliography and analysis of the correlation between the two entities.