Download or read book Training and Education in Islam written by Murtada Mutahhari and published by Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies (IHCS). This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twentieth century saw heightened tension between religious and secular approaches to education. In this era of cataclysmic social change, Mutahhari presented this Islamic perspective on training and education, using his signature approach of applying traditional Islamic sources to contemporary questions. Although, in his time, rote learning was prized, Mutahhari emphasised the importance of critical thinking skills. He also emphasised education outside of the classroom, such as learning through work. Taking a holistic perspective, he discussed the importance of spiritual and moral training, worship as a means of personal development, and the importance of developing self-esteem. Although delivered in the 1970s, these lectures remain essential reading for anyone involved in training or education.