Education - A Fundamental Tool for Societal Reorientation

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Education: A FundamentalTool for Societal Reorientation

Dr. Ahmad Bello Dogarawa, Abu Abdir-Rahmn

Department of Accounting, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

08032989042; 08026499981 ([email protected])


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What is Education?oEducation is a process of gaining knowledge for

some useful application.oIt involves passing knowledge, skills and values

from one generation to another using mostly

formal ways.

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Education versus Knowledge

oEducation and knowledge are often used

synonymously.

oSome educationists defined knowledge as the fact

gained from good education. According to this

view, education is the process while knowledge isthe end product.

oIn this presentation, education and knowledge are

used interchangeably.



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Islam and Education

o Islam considers knowledge as the noblest thing that

one can acquire and the best thing a seeker can striveto attain.

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Goal of Education in Islam

oThe goal of education in Islam is to provide a

balanced growth of the total personality of manthrough training of the human spirit, intellect, rational

self, feelings and bodily senses.(Hashim, 1996:87).

oAccordingly, Islam does not make distinction betweenreligious knowledge and knowledge of physical andmaterial sciences: ""...

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The bottom line is whether a particular knowledge isbeneficialor not; its level obligation; and need of

individual or society for it.



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Ruling on Seeking Knowledge [1]

oSeeking knowledge, which a Muslim needs in order to

perform the acts of worship that are binding on him isan obligation that is compulsory on him (fard yn).

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[Nahl, 16:43; Anbiyaa, 21:7]

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[Muhammad, 47:19]o[Tabaraani]

oHowever, seeking it to perform what is binding on the

society as a whole is of collective obligation (fardulkifaayah) [Ibn Abdil-Barr; An-Nawawi; Ibn Taimiyyah].



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oAs for seeking knowledge regarding universal,

physical and material sciences, it is a collectiveobligation, which fall under Allahs statement:

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[Anfaal, 8:60]

oIt also fall under the Hadith of the Prophet (pbuh):

o[Ibn Maajah; Daar Qutniy]

oIn addition, it is supported by the popular

jurisprudence maxim:



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oIn his book , Shaikh Ibn Baaz wrote:

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oIn his book , Shaikh Muhammad Umar

Bazmuul wrote:

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Philosophy of Education in Islam

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Islamicperspective of

education

Inculcationof faith

Mentaleducation

Social

education

Moral

education

Physical

education

Islamic Vision of Education [1]



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Scholar

Knowledge &conduct

Purification & cultivation

Islamic Vision of Education [2]



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Spiritual, moral,

mental, physical

and socialdimension

2Both types

of education

4From cradle to

grave

1Holding tanks with

benefit as the basis

Characteristics of Education in Islam [1]



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oThese characteristics have enabled Muslims to give

birth to Islamic scholars who also doubled asleading scientists and inventors of their time.

oMuslim civilization has produced thinkers and

discoverers among its famous sons, including al-Ghazali, Ibn Sina, Abu Musa al-Khawarizmi, Omar

Khayyam, al-Biruni, al-Farabi, and al-Kindi.


Characteristics of Education in Islam [2]


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Economic and Social Role of EducationoEducation is the means of spiritual and mental

upliftment, engine for civilisation and the mostimportant factor for economic and social development.

In addition to its spiritual dimension, education:

1)makes people entrepreneurial, independent and adaptable through

increased flexibility in the face of change and difficulties;

2)serves as a gauge for measuring the economic success of a nation;

3)serves as an instrument of social stability and an agent of social change.

4)enlightens people on culture and values, and how to conserve and

transmit it from generation to generation.5)enhances social skills, greater awareness of human achievement, and an

appreciation for cultural diversity.



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Education and Societal Reorientation [1]

oIslam sees education as an instrument of achieving

integrated, balanced development that is consistentwith the tenets of Islam, and producing

knowledgeable and high-principled people who hold

to noble values, and are prepared to serve the

society and take on global challenges.

oMuslims, especially duaats need sound education

and constant guidance to be able to guide people

on the spiritual, moral and social constructs of Islamand re-orient the society in event of deviation.



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Education and Societal Reorientation [2]

oFor education to serve as a tool of societal

reorientation, it must be able to provide experiencesin the form of knowledge and relevant skills based

on fundamentals of Islam, develop commitment

towards the basic values prescribed in the religion,

develop sense of accountability towards Allah and

readiness of selfless services geared at community

development.



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Meaningful

Values-based

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Using Education for Societal Reorientation



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o Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use

to change the world.Nelson Mandela

o The power of education to transform lives is universal.

Ban Ki-moon

o Education breeds confidence; and confidence breeds

hope. ConficiousChinese Philosopher

o Education is the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and

human development.Kofi Annan

o The function of education is to teach one to thinkintensively and to think critically. Martin Luther King JR


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