Muhammad Sabtan

Muhammad Sabtan is a contemporary Islamic researcher and author best known for his scholarly study on media pedagogy, Taqwim Asalib Ta'lim al-Qur'an al-Karim wa-'Ulumihi fi Wasa'il al-I'lam (Evaluating the Methods of Teaching the Noble Qur'an and Its Sciences in the Mass Media) Taqwim Asalib Talim al-Qu…+1.

Educational and Media Theory

Sabtan's work focuses on Islamic media as an educational instrument and the methodology of communicating the Qur'an and its sciences across various channels Taqwim Asalib Talim al-Qu…. In examining the venues through which Qur'anic instruction takes place, he categorizes them into traditional direct settings—namely the mosque and the school—and modern broadcast and digital mediums, which include radio, television, and the internet Taqwim Asalib Talim al-Qu…+1. He highlights that while mosques and classrooms feature direct physical presence and interaction between instructor and student, broadcast and digital platforms lack face-to-face contact and require specific pedagogical adaptations Taqwim Asalib Talim al-Qu…+1.

To compensate for the absence of direct interpersonal contact in mass media, Sabtan emphasizes the need for engaging instructional delivery, anticipating the audience's inquiries through question-and-answer formats, and utilizing visual illustrations for subjects requiring demonstration, such as the points of articulation of Arabic letters (makharij al-huruf) on television and digital platforms Taqwim Asalib Talim al-Qu…. He also advocates direct feedback mechanisms, such as live phone lines or faxes, to correct learner errors, alongside pedagogical patience and accessible explanations Taqwim Asalib Talim al-Qu….

Regarding the transmission of Qur'anic sciences to broad audiences, Sabtan argues that mass media should prioritize agreed-upon foundational knowledge over scholarly disagreements Taqwim Asalib Talim al-Qu…. He notes that while advanced students in academic settings possess the analytical tools to navigate divergent opinions, non-specialist media audiences can be misled or confused by scholarly disputes unless such differences are framed appropriately and contextualized within legitimate interpretive latitude Taqwim Asalib Talim al-Qu…. He also highlights institutional initiatives for disseminating the Qur'an, such as the printing and distribution projects of the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran, including the production of Braille editions for the visually impaired Taqwim Asalib Talim al-Qu….