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Islam has presented the concept of accountability of deeds in hereafter and the universal
philosophy of life. Islam is the discipline or religion created by Allah. It is the religion of nature.
Accordingly men being the creation of Allah are free from all kind of defects and faults. Islamic
philosophy lays down the most precious and valuable principles of Islamic way of life including
the doctrines of unicity of Allah and the prophet hood of the Holy Prophet peace be upon him.
They can be regarded as the guiding principles of Islamic concept of philosophy. The holy prophet
peace be upon him preached that. Acquisition of knowledge is obligatory upon both Muslims male
and femaleHe also acknowledge the importance of travelling to far off place to enhance the
experience Acquire knowledge even if you have to travel to chinaIslamic philosophy of education
envisages “righteous thinking and action” to make the individual aware about his purpose of
creation and to identify him self and to have cognizance of Allah.Islamic concept of philosophy
preaches that the purpose of life is “achievement of pleasure of Allah.” This pleasure does not
restrict the human activities to mere worships of Allah but it educates the people to realize the
system of rights of all the living creatures and also the non living things which are the requirements
to establish an exemplary worth living society
Surah 96 is said to be the very first chapter to be revealed of the Holy Quran. It starts with
the word “read”. It says “read in the name of the Preserver, who created, who created man from a
clot of blood. Read and thy Preserver is the greatest Benefactor: he taught through the pen. He
taught man what he did not know”. From this already, we see a strong bias in Islam in favour of
Education. This book was revealed when reading and writing was well known, unlike other Scared
Books, which were revealed before the art of reading and writing was current.
Surah-Al-Baqarah emphasizes Study and Observation of the Universe and Nature, for these “are
the signs of Allah for those who use their brains.” In surah 3 verse 16, god mentions himself first,
angels second, and then men of knowledge third, showing how much honour they are held by Him:
“Allah bears witness that there is not God but He, and the angels, and men endued with knowledge,
established in righteousness”. In surah 58 verse 12 Allah says: “Allah will raise in rank those of
you who believe, as well as those who are given knowledge”. In surah 2, verse 123, Allah says
“teach them “the book” and wisdom. The above verses from the Holy Quran show the importance
of Educationaccording to Islamic point of view.
Holy prophet peace be upon him laid great stressed on acquisition of education and here
are some hadith which would enlighten the importance of education according to the sayings of
Holy Prophet: Acquire knowledge from the cradle to the grave. Whoever honours a scholar
honours me (The Prophet). The ink of the scholar is holier than the blood of Martyrs. Learned
people are the heirs of the Prophets. The passing away of a whole tribe is more tolerable than the
death of one learned man. The Prophet peace be upon him asked Gabriel what the supreme
authority was and he answered: The Intellect. Increase in learning, and thou wilt draw nearer to
God.
CONCLUSION:
Islam is a complete code of life therefore the concept of philosophy of education which Islam
present is complete to develop human beings spiritually, emotionally, morally, ethically, socially
as well as economically. To help the the Muslims lead their lives according to the teaching of Holy
Quran and Sunnah to achieve success in life here and after death.