Educational Views of Late Imam Ibn Moflih Al

Abstract
Tile: Educational Views of Late Imam Ibn Moflih Al-Maqdisi Through his Book titled " Al-Adab Al-Shariah Wa
Al-Minah Al-Mariah" and Their Application in Contemporary Actual Situation
Researcher: Saleh Abdullah Ali Alzibaidi
Objective:
-To know the circumstances as well as political, social,economic, scientific, religious factors that affected the
personality of Imam Ibn Moflih Al-Maqdisi and his educational views.-To know the most salient educational
views in relation to creed , ethical, social and educational aspects as perceived by Imam Ibn Moflih Al-Maqdisi in
his book titled" Al-Adab Al-Shariah Wa Al-Minah Al-Mariah"-To highlight the educational applications of Ibn
Moflih's view for the solution of certain contemporary problems.
Methodology: I have applied extractive methodology
Chapters: The study comprises five chapters.
Chapter one: This includes introduction, subject, questions, objectives, significance, methodology and previous
studies.
Chapter two: This deals with the introduction of Imam Ibn Moflih
Chapter three: This covers the educational views of Imam Ibn Moflih as displayed in his book titled " Al-Adab
Al-Shariah Wa Al-Minah Al-Mariah"
Chapter four: This comprises the educational applications of the views of Imam Ibn Moflih as projected in his
book titled " Al-Adab Al-Shariah Wa Al-Minah Al-Mariah"
Chapter five: This consists of the conclusion, results, recommendations and proposals.
The most significant results: These are composed of the following:
- Imam Ibn Moflih grew up in an environment inundated with knowledge, guidance, piety and uprightness ; and
that political, social, economic, scientific, religious factors had tremendous impact on the personality of Imam Ibn
Moflih Al-Maqdisi and his educational views, because he fortunately lived in a period charcctrized with stability,
security and prosperity. This facilitated for him the chance of increasing his knowledge deeply and taking it at the
hands of distinguished scholar, the most prominent of whom was sheikh Al-Islam , Imam Ibn Taimiah.
- The educational views of Ibn Moflih in relation to creed , ethical, social and educational aspects were seen
closely connected to the Islamic education, which is reprsented in confining worship to Alllah alone. Ibn Moflih
perceived by Imam Ibn Moflih Al-Maqdisi in his book titled" Al- urged people tyo the necessity of believing in
Allah alone, observe monotheism, fear alone, not associate any one wth Him, fully trust on Him, believe destiniy
, whether good or bad, have good opinion in Allah , perform prescribed prayer and uphold jihad (fight in the way
of Allah).
-- The educational views of Ibn Moflih in relation to ethical aspect were seen closely connected to worshiping
Allah, which is considered practical application for it. He considered any act undertaken by a Muslim in which he
is committed to Islamic ethics, an act of worship for Allah. The true Muslim, according to Ibn Moflih's views,
should abide himself with good manners indicated in Sharia and immaculate Sunnah.
- The educational views of Ibn Moflih in relation to social aspect were seen as closely connected to worshiping
Allah, as when a Muslim performs any all social relation, which Allah commanded to be observed, he action is
seen as worshipping of Allah if the Muslim intends in doing so the seeking of Allah and compliance with his
commands.
- The educational views of Ibn Moflih in relation to educational aspect were seen as emanating from the Holy
Qur'an and immaculate Sunnah. He emphasized the message of knowledge was sublime and high as it was that of
Prophets and Messengers ; and indicated that the academic, professional , social ethics which a teacher should
observe as they make him good examples for his students.
-The educational views of Ibn Moflih are able to inculcate in the mind of the young the principles of the Islamic
creed that moves the feelings of Muslims for reaching sublime values and keeping away from corruption and sins
and vices .
The most significant recommendations & Proposals:
These are as follows:
Encourage Islamic institutions to the necessity of inculcating the principles of Islamic creed in the minds
of the young and bring them up on Islamic ethics and highlight the role of scholars in the life of people
and make every possible effort in the training and qualification of teachers so as they can set good
examples for their students .
Urge Imams of mosques and orators to to the necessity of giving due attention to reviving the role of the
mosque and effectively contributing to the upbringing of the young and teaching them their religious
matters via influential and strong orations.
Call on students generally to publish, study and analyze as well as extract learning lessons, views and
methods that serve Muslims , organize their life affairs and contribute to the upbringing of the young
the Islamic principles as well as study the books of Muslim scholars, intellectuals and take advantage of
their vies and thoughts.
Call upon students doing masters and doctorate degree to concentrate their studies on the compilations of
Muslim scholars, intellectuals and take advantage of their views and thoughts, especially if we consider
the fact that the Muslim society is in dire need of such relevant studies so as to confront the anti-Islamic
current that oppose the Muslim Ummah..
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