Edu101 Lesson 3

1. What is a student’s duty regarding education in Islam?
   It is the duty of every man and woman to get education.
2. How should a student view his/her teacher?
   As a spiritual father/mother and show them respect.
3. What is Islam’s stance on conservativeness in educational institutions?
   Islam is against conservativeness and retrogression.
4. List two types of education that Islamic institutions should provide.
   Modern scientific/skilled education and religious education.
5. According to Al-Kindi, what are the three aspects of philosophy?
   Physics, Mathematics, and the Attributes of God.
6. According to Al-Farabi, from what two angles can philosophy be seen?
   Theory (knowledge about existing things) and Practice (things that exist in action).
7. What two types of knowledge did Ibn Sina categorize?
   Revelation of God delivered through messengers, and knowledge of the hereafter.
8. What are the two components of ‘Comprehensive Education’?
   Allah’s Word (Direct studies) and Allah’s World (Supporting studies).

Understanding (9-17)
9. Explain the expected role of a student in an Islamic classroom.
A student should be an active participant, respect the teacher, and has the right to receive advice.Summarize the Islamic view on administrative democracy within an institution.

1. Islam recognizes democracy and freedom to a reasonable extent but does not allow levels that are injurious or damaging to institutional administration, and student groups should not rule the head.
2. Why does Islam stress the establishment of schools with modern scientific education alongside religious education?
   To avoid conservativeness, progress with the world, and create individuals who are both spiritually grounded and equipped with contemporary knowledge to benefit society.
3. Contrast Al-Kindi’s and Ibn Sina’s categorizations of philosophy/knowledge.
   Al-Kindi categorized philosophy into three aspects (Physics, Math, Attributes of God), while Ibn Sina categorized knowledge into two types: revealed knowledge from God and knowledge of the hereafter.
4. Explain the concept of ‘Allah’s World’ as supporting studies.
   Allah’s World refers to the created universe, encompassing supporting studies like science, technology, history, geography, and social sciences, which help us understand and responsibly use God’s creation.
5. What is the ultimate goal of ‘Comprehensive Education’?
   To live in Allah’s World and handle it according to Allah’s Word, to become a true Khalifah (successor), and to attain God’s pleasure.
6. How does ‘Language Arts’ fit into the integrated model of Islamic comprehensive education?
   Language Arts is the essential tool that enables the learning and expression of all other components, be it understanding Allah’s Word or studying Allah’s World, thus integrating the entire curriculum.
7. Explain the significance of including ‘History and Culture’ (Ayyamilla) in supporting studies.
   It helps students learn from past human experiences, understand cultural and geographical contexts, and appreciate social development, which is part of understanding and navigating Allah’s World.
8. Why is it important that ‘Allah’s Word’ (Direct studies) is taught to every generation?
   To ensure the continuous transmission of divine guidance (Quran, Hadith, Fiqa) so that it is not lost, maintaining religious and moral foundations across generations.
9. A student passively listens and never participates. How would you, as a teacher, address this based on the Islamic student role?
   I would privately counsel the student, explaining that active participation is a duty and right in Islamic education, and create a supportive environment with low-risk questions to encourage their engagement.
10. Apply the concept of institutional progressiveness to propose an upgrade for a traditional madrasa.
    Propose adding well-equipped science and computer laboratories alongside the existing religious curriculum, and introduce teacher training programs on modern pedagogical methods.
11. A school head faces constant challenges from a powerful student union. Using Islamic administrative principles, what action should be taken?
    The head should clearly define and communicate the reasonable limits of student freedom, ensuring their activities do not damage administrative authority or institutional harmony, and must insist on the execution of legitimate administrative orders.
12. Design a lesson for ‘Comprehensive Education’ that integrates ‘Allah’s Word’ and ‘Allah’s World’ on the topic of water.
    Study Quranic verses and Hadiths on the importance and conservation of water (Allah’s Word), combined with scientific lessons on the water cycle, pollution, and engineering solutions for clean water (Allah’s World).
13. Using Ibn Sina’s categorization, classify the following subjects: Physics, Tafseer, Biology, Study of Heaven and Hell.
    Physics and Biology belong to the study of the created world (which can lead to knowledge of the Creator). Tafseer is directly from revealed knowledge. The Study of Heaven and Hell relates to knowledge of the hereafter.
14. A parent questions the need for their child to learn music in school. Formulate a response referencing Al-Farabi’s work.
    Note that Al-Farabi, a revered Islamic philosopher, authored ‘Kitab al-Musiqa’, a book on music, indicating its value as a legitimate field of study within the Islamic intellectual tradition when approached appropriately.
15. How would you implement the principle that students have a ‘right to get advice’ in a large classroom setting?
    Establish regular, scheduled office hours and an open-door policy, and use a ‘question box’ where students can submit anonymous queries to be addressed in class, ensuring all have access to guidance.
16. Propose a school policy that reflects the balance between democratic freedom and administrative authority as per Islamic principles.
    Create a Student Advisory Council with elected representatives. The council can present suggestions and concerns, but final decision-making authority on administrative and disciplinary matters rests with the school head, ensuring student voice is heard without undermining management.