Nearness to God: A Perspective on Islamic Education

Abstract

Islam, as one of the most important religions of the world, has particular and significant educational views. The purpose of this article is to extract and interpret Islam's view of education. Using classic texts and the author's scholarship, Islamic education is defined as a form of religious education drawing humans near to God and God's purposes. In particular, the educational values that are central to Islamic education are clarified. In this way, the author hopes to advance Islamic education as an important element in the conversation about religious education.