Abstract
The Constitution of Pakistan (1973) and our various educational policies have
given clear direction on aims of our education system, which should be based on
Islamic principles. However, since independence, Pakistan is still unable to devise
a system of education, the aims of which are derived from Qur’an and Sunnah as
mandated by the constitution. As such a dire need is felt to understand the aims
and objectives education from our ideological perspective. It has been generally
agreed that Al-Ghazali’s thoughts comply with the Qur’anic principles, he is well
accepted by vast strata of Muslims in Pakistan and appreciated by west as well.
Accordingly, this qualitative study explored educational aims and objectives from
Al-Ghazali’s thoughts and philosophy, using content analysis of various writings
of and on Al-Ghazali. Based on this research, we can conclude that the aim of
Islamic education should be associated with the aim of a person’s life. Based on
this fundamental assumption and guideline provided by Al-Ghazali, we can develop
aims and objectives of Islamic education as directed in the Constitution of Pakistan,
1973.
Sajid Ullah Sheikh, Muhammad Abid Ali. (2019) Al-Ghazali’s Aims and Objectives of Islamic Education, Journal of Education and Educational Development, Volume 6, 6.1.
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