An Analysis of Seyyed Hossein Nasr’s Thought in Contemporary Islamic Education
Keywords:
Contemporary Islamic Education, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Integration of Knowledge and Spirituality, Islamic Educational Reform.Abstract
Seyyed Hossein Nasr, a prominent philosopher and Islamic scholar, has significantly contributed to various fields, including philosophy, science, and education. Nasr’s thoughts often focus on harmonizing Islamic traditions with the challenges of modernity, emphasizing the importance of spirituality and knowledge. In the context of contemporary Islamic education, Nasr’s ideas offer valuable insights that can enrich curricula and teaching methods. This research aims to analyze Seyyed Hossein Nasr’s thoughts in the context of contemporary Islamic education. The article explores Nasr’s main ideas relevant to Islamic education and how his contributions can be integrated into modern educational curricula. This study employs a library research approach. Data are obtained from various literature sources, including books, journal articles, and Nasr's own writings. This approach allows for an in-depth analysis of Nasr’s ideas and their application in the context of Islamic education. Nasr’s thoughts emphasize the importance of integrating worldly and spiritual knowledge in education. He criticizes the materialistic and secular modern education system and offers a holistic and transformative concept of education. Several Islamic educational institutions have started applying Nasr’s principles, albeit facing various challenges. This research provides insights into how Islamic education can be integrated with spiritual values, which has significant implications for curriculum reform and teaching methods. However, the application of Nasr’s concepts still faces obstacles from the pressures of globalization and resistance to change within established education systems. This research highlights the unique contributions of Seyyed Hossein Nasr to contemporary Islamic education, offering a perspective that enriches discussions on educational reform. The study expands the understanding of how the integration of knowledge and spirituality can shape more balanced and moral individuals.
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