Conceptual aspects of Islamic education
https://doi.org/10.31162/2618-9569-2025-18-4-926-944
Abstract
The article is devoted to the consideration of key aspects of the formation and functioning of Islamic education since the 7th century. Highlighting the main stages of the formation and development of education, the author focuses on the conceptual aspects of each stage. Special attention is paid in the article to the disclosure of the features of Islamic education and its modern problems. The author examines in detail the concept of Islamization of knowledge, which occupies a special place in modern Islamic education.
About the Author
R. M. Mukhametshin
Russian Islamic Institute
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Rafik M. Mukhametshin, Full Member (Academician) of the Academy of Sciences of Tatarstan Republic, Dr. Sci. (Politics), Full Professor, Rector of Kazan Islamic University, Chairman of the Council for Islamic Education
Kazan
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Mukhametshin R.M. Conceptual aspects of Islamic education. Minbar. Islamic Studies. 2025;18(4):926-945. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31162/2618-9569-2025-18-4-926-944
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