LECTURE 3: Education

 A balanced education system disseminates

knowledge of human purpose on Earth and promotes
connection with the Creator.
Loyalty, liberty, justice and fairness are all
complementary to the knowledge of the Creator.
Disconnect with the Creator leads to materialism
that has given rise to global consumerism with an
unparalleled strength.

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Positive Aspects of Western Education System
 Creative and imaginative
 Teaches life skills
 Equal opportunity for boys, girls and
physically-mentally challenged children
 Leadership and self-confidence
 Responsibility
Objectives of Education in Islam
 Individual responsibility in life.
 Relationship to other creatures.
 Responsibility towards mankind.
 Social relations.
 Relationship to the universe and
universal phenomena and exploration
of natural laws.
 Creator’s creative wisdom apparent
in the creation.
What do we need?

 Establishing an Islamic education system is

a lengthy and challenging process.
 Muslims have to be united, supportive to
each other, patient, persistent and
consistent in their efforts.
 Family stability and full support to our
young people are necessary.
 Take part in forging links with other people
who agree with our moral understanding.