Philosophical Thoughts about the Goals of Islamic Education
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Islamic education has a profound and holistic dimension, focusing not only on the transfer of knowledge but also on character formation, morality, and spiritual awareness. The background of this study arises from the tendency in current educational practices to emphasize cognitive aspects while frequently neglecting affective and psychomotor domains. The purpose of this research is to examine the philosophical understanding of the goals of Islamic education through the perspectives of prominent scholars such as Ibn Khaldun, Ibn Sina, and Ibn Qayyim Al-Jauziyyah. This study employs a qualitative method with a library research approach, in which various primary and secondary sources were critically analyzed. The findings indicate that Islamic education aims to develop a complete human being (insan kāmil) who is knowledgeable, virtuous, and conscious of his responsibilities as God’s vicegerent on earth. It also seeks to establish a balance between worldly and spiritual well-being. The discussion reinforces the importance of integrating spiritual values, ethics, and scientific knowledge within the Islamic education system to address the challenges of the modern era. This research provides a conceptual contribution to the development of a comprehensive theory of Islamic education. Future researchers are encouraged to conduct empirical studies examining the implementation of Islamic educational goals in formal and non-formal educational institutions to evaluate their effectiveness in shaping learners’ character.
Keywords: Islamic Education; Educational Goals; Philosophy of Education; Insan Kamil; Moral Values.
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