Educational Philosophy of

Allama Muhammad Iqbal

Presented by: Muhammad Abbas Shaikh
B.Ed 1.5
Shah Abdul University Khairpur Mirs
 Philosophy of Iqbal

Khudi/ Self
 Man has a specific entity called the good will
(khudi). This concept of khudi (al-nafas) has to
be related with the holy Will of Allah (swt).
 Purpose of Education

 Develop an everlasting attachment

Individual
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good (khair) faulty.
(khudi)
and bad (sharr)
 just (haqq) and unjust (batil)
 Implications for Education
Epistemological Beliefs

Ilm-ul-kitab Ilm-ul-asma
Divine revelation Empirical and rational sources
(Quran and Sunnah)

Observational knowledge
Scientific knowledge
Curriculum Compulsory:
Quran and Sunnah

Other:
History
Art Curriculum
Natural physical
Religion sciences
Philosophy
Home education
(women)
Humanities and
social sciences
 Teaching Methodology

Learning by Doing

Self-Activity

Problem-solving Method
 Role of Teacher
Spiritual
Mentor

Sheikh e Personality
Role Model developer
Maktab

Architect of
Soul
 Role of Teacher

“What is School Master The architect of the

souls of men”.
 Role of Student
 Iqbal termed young student as Shaheen.

 Student have freedom

 Gain best knowledge i.e. Knowledge of Quran
 As Khalifa of Allah
 Our Understanding
 Inspiration of Islamic Ideology

 Aims to transforms the spirit of believing in the ‘unity of

God (tauheed)’ and ‘prophet-hood (risalat)’ with the faith
that Muhammad (S.A.W) was the last prophet

 Khudi strengthens the individual’s innate powers to

realize his full potentials towards goodness
 References
 Akhter, M. & Nudrat, F. (2014). Understanding Iqbal’s
educational thought. The Dialogue, 9(2) pp 193-204.
retrieved from
http://www.qurtuba.edu.pk/thedialogue/The%20Dialo
gue/9_2/Dialogue_April_June2014_193-204.pdf
 Masoodi, T. (2007). Educational philosophy of Iqbal. New
Delhi, India: APH publishing. retrieved from
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