An alternative method toward educational reform in Turkey in the light of Said Nursi Badiuzzaman (1877-1960)‎

Author

Bint Abd al-Rahim, Adibah

Source

Journal of Islam in Asia

Issue

Vol. 14, Issue 3 (s) (31 Dec. 2017), pp.326-340, 15 p.

Publisher

International Islamic University Malaysia

Publication Date

2017-12-31

Country of Publication

Malaysia

No. of Pages

15

Main Subjects

History and Geography

Abstract EN

This paper is attempting to study the prominent Muslim scholar in Turkey, Said Nursi Badiuzzaman’s proposal for educational reform and his alternative method to the old educational system in Turkey during his time.

During the time of Nursi, Turkey had been heavily influenced by secularism under the leadership of Kamal al-Tartuk.

The religious values had been marginalized from the practical aspects of man’s life.

At the same time, the Muslims world had been dominated by the West in science and technology giving them the strength to control the economic power of the world.

This domination had challenged the Muslims intellectually, spiritually and morally.

It led to the weak conditions of Muslims.

Said Nursi observed that those problems of Muslim could be solved through the educational reform program.

He criticized the prevalent educational system in Turkey at that time because it could not produce a balance personality of Muslims as well as it failed to achieve a progress in society.

Therefore, the system of education, according to him, must be reoriented accordingly.

He proposed for a restructure of the curriculum in order to be aligned with the requirements of Islam and adjusted with the requirements of modern time.

Although Nursi’s idea of educational reform was aimed at every level including primary level, secondary level, and university level, he gave emphasis on the university level.

This paper did not only examine the theoretical dimensions of his educational reform but also highlighted the practical applications of the process.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Bint Abd al-Rahim, Adibah. 2017. An alternative method toward educational reform in Turkey in the light of Said Nursi Badiuzzaman (1877-1960). Journal of Islam in Asia،Vol. 14, no. 3 (s), pp.326-340.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1105424

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Bint Abd al-Rahim, Adibah. An alternative method toward educational reform in Turkey in the light of Said Nursi Badiuzzaman (1877-1960). Journal of Islam in Asia Vol. 14, no. 3 (Special issue) (Dec. 2017), pp.326-340.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1105424

American Medical Association (AMA)

Bint Abd al-Rahim, Adibah. An alternative method toward educational reform in Turkey in the light of Said Nursi Badiuzzaman (1877-1960). Journal of Islam in Asia. 2017. Vol. 14, no. 3 (s), pp.326-340.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1105424

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Record ID

BIM-1105424