al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah Usuluha wa Manhajuha wa Muallimuha

al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah: Usuluha wa Manhajuha wa Muallimuha (Islamic Education: Its Foundations, Curriculum, and Teacher) is a pedagogical work written by Atif al-Sayyid that explores the theoretical principles, curriculum design, instructional methods, and teacher training necessary for Islamic education.al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah …+1

Scope and Purpose

The work frames Islamic education as an integral part of Islamic jurisprudence and a vital pillar for the stability and development of the individual, family, and society.al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah …+1 It examines the philosophical and religious dimensions of education, treating the educational process as an act of worship and emphasizing the grounding of pedagogical policies in creedal principles derived from the Quran and the Sunnah, while respecting intellect, reason, and beneficial modern science.al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah …+1 In addition to theory, it addresses practical aspects of pedagogy, including classroom instructional methods, teaching aids, assessment techniques, and the professional and moral training of educators.al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah …+1

Structure and Content

The book is organized into seven chapters:al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah …+1

• Chapter One: Foundations of Islamic Education (Usul al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah) covers general concepts of education, the Islamic worldview regarding the cosmos, humanity, and life, and the role of education in individual and societal growth.al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah …+1 It details the concepts, principles, characteristics, sources, and various societal mediums or institutions (wasa'it) of Islamic education.al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah …+1
• Chapter Two: The Islamic Educational Curriculum (Manhaj al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah) discusses the nature, definition, foundations, characteristics, objectives, and content divisions of the Islamic educational curriculum.al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah …+1
• Chapter Three: Methods of Islamic Education (Asalib al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah) presents key pedagogical approaches derived from the Quran and Sunnah, including education through role modeling (al-qudwah), drawing admonition and lessons (al-ibrah wa-l-maw'izah), inducement and deterrence (al-targhib wa-l-tarhib), forming positive habits, utilizing teachable moments and events, drawing parables, storytelling, problem solving, channelizing energy and leisure time, and practical application.al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah …+1
• Chapter Four: Teaching Methodologies for Islamic Education (Turuq Tadris al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah) examines overarching teaching styles—such as lecturing, dialogue, discussion and debate, dictation, experiential practice, and self-learning—followed by systematic procedures for teaching specific Islamic subjects, including the Quran, Quranic exegesis (tafsir), Hadith, Islamic creed (aqidah), ritual worship (ibadat), transactions (muamalat), moral cultivation (tahdhib), prophetic biography (sirah), and research skills.al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah …+1
• Chapter Five: Instructional Aids (al-Wasa'il al-Ta'limiyah) outlines the classifications, characteristics, and advantages of educational media, along with their development and utilization across core Islamic subjects.al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah …+1
• Chapter Six: Evaluation Methods and Educational Activities (Turuq Asalib al-Taqwim wa-l-Nashatat al-Tarbawiyah) analyzes evaluation models, oral examinations, and the construction of achievement tests—including essay questions, true/false, short answer, multiple choice, sentence completion, and matching tests—as well as co-curricular educational activities.al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah …+1
• Chapter Seven: Preparation of the Islamic Education Teacher (I'dad Mu'allim al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah) highlights the spiritual, ethical, academic, cultural, and pedagogical preparation required for educators, outlining the essential teaching competencies, skills, and duties necessary for fulfilling educational goals.al-Tarbiyah al-Islamiyah …+1