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A Social History of Education in the Muslim World

From the Prophetic Era to Ottoman Times
Dr Amjad M. Hussain
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Modern education feels narrow and disconnected from faith. But if we look back at the history of education in Islam, we can see how it revolutionised learning. This book reveals how education was once a holistic, character-building journey that shaped entire civilisations and shows how we can bring that spirit back into our homes and schools today.

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    Have you ever wondered why, despite having more schools and degrees than ever before, we often feel something is missing in how we raise and teach our children? We tend to view Islamic education as just a set of subjects to be memorised, but what if it was originally designed to be much more?

    A Social History of Education in the Muslim World is your guide to rediscovering a lost treasure. Dr Amjad M. Hussain takes you on a journey through five golden eras—from the Prophetic light of Madinah to the grand libraries of Ottoman Istanbul, to show you how learning actually happened in the streets, mosques, and homes of our predecessors.

    You will see how the Muslim quest for knowledge wasn’t just about passing exams, but about Tarbiyah—the holistic development of a human being’s character and soul. By understanding how institutions like the Madrasa evolved to meet the needs of their time, you will gain the clarity needed to navigate the educational challenges of the twenty-first century.

    A fascinating and illuminating read for anyone involved in teaching their own children or others’.

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The Muslim World Book Review

“Amjad Hussain’s book is a timely addition to the corpus of literature on Islamic education. His contribution is unique as it presents Islamic education within the social context of Islamic civilisation. It provides an accurate setting to understand how educational institutions throughout Islamic civilisation were established.

The book will make a fine introductory text on the subject for undergraduate students and those who have a general interest in the field but possess no prior knowledge of it. Contained within are many gems of prized information, that reveal ‘a labour of love’ on the part of the author in uncovering such facts, which need to be expounded further so that they become common knowledge, and can assist in countering widespread Orientalist misconceptions about Islam.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do we need to know about the history of Islamic education?

We often complain about the lack of unity, courtesy or forward planning in our Ummah. That’s because as a whole, we have departed from a holistic view of education. In order to achieve what has been achieved by the Ummah in the past, we need to look at how our ancestors taught, learned and parented. By looking at the tools that created results, we can begin to address the problems of the present, insha’Allah.

Is this book too academic for the lay reader?

While Dr Hussain is a respected academic, he has written this book for the lay reader and narrates the arc of Islamic education in a way that is clear, engaging, and easy to follow.

I’m not a teacher. Is this still relevant to me?

Yes. If you are a parent or simply someone interested in how Islamic civilisation became a leader in world knowledge, this book explains the social fabric of education in our Ummah. It helps you understand how we can rebuild a culture of learning in our own lives.

Does it only cover religious education?

No. One of the book’s main points is that early Islamic education was holistic. It covers how Muslims integrated sciences, arts, and character-building, showing that the division between religious and worldly learning is a relatively new idea.

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