AIMS OF EDUCATION PART-1

<span class="content1">The religion of Islam gives utmost importance to education. The very first Wahi (revelation) was about education, as Allah SWT says: <br /> <br /> Alaq-1 <br /> Allah SWT commands us to ask for increase and progress in knowledge: <br /> <br /> Taha-114 <br /> Allah SWT commands us to know and to seek knowledge:<br /> <br /> Surah Muhammad-19 <br /> Allah SWT also says: <br /> Taubah-122 <br /> <br /> In the Tafseer of this aayat, Imam Alusi (May Allah SWT shower His Mercy on him) says: <br /> <br /> Translation: The basic aim of a teacher should be to guide the student to the way of Hidayah (guidance).and to warn the student about misdeeds and the basic aim of the student should be have the fear of Allah SWT in his/her heart at all times and not pride or vanity. <br /> <br /> There are many aims of education. All of them can be clubbed under two broad headings: Building an individual and building a society. <br /> <br /> Through education, the seeker progresses and the gateway of progress of the society is also opened. Through education, a person keeps progressing to the extent that he/she reaches the moon and beyond. It is only through education that a person can ride forth in all fields. Physical flight i.e. of airplanes and rockets is not possible without education and real and spiritual ascent is also not possible without education.<br /> <br /> Education is the legacy of the Prophets and their message. Education is such a revolution that brings astounding changes in human beings and societies. Through education a human being can become a manifestation of the attributes of Allah SWT. Education is the progress of intellectual capabilities and mental ability. Education brings to light the dormant capabilities of an individual. It is only through education that a person develops a better nature and is able to satisfy desires. It is only through education that the satanic forces become weak and infirm. Building an individual: <br /> <br /> One of the main aims of education is to enhance the abilities of an individual and to raise their capabilities in order to construct their character so that each student has becomes respectable, cultured and able; the student maintains order and discipline; the student prefers values like patience and perseverance; the student should be free from pride, vanity and should not hanker after fame and fanfare. <br /> <br /> Some aims in regard to building an individual are being mentioned here. Some might overlap, but because of their importance, they are being mentioned separately.</span>