Murtaza Mutahhari: Bridging Tradition and Modernity in Islamic Education Philosophy

Authors

  • Khalid Hussain Mir Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir
  • Rafique Anjum Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33367/ijies.v8i1.5850

Keywords:

Educational Reform, Educational System, Holistic Approach, Iranian Society, Islamic Philosophy

Abstract

This study investigates the significance of Ayatullah Murtaza Mutahhari's educational philosophy amidst the challenges faced by contemporary Muslim societies. The study's main objectives are to scrutinize the core principles of Mutahhari's educational philosophy, evaluate its institutional and curricular consequences in post-revolutionary Iran, and discover practical implications for educational reform in contemporary Muslim societies. Using a qualitative approach, the study delineates Mutahhari's and relevant scholarly works to discover the integration of revelation, rationality, and ethical construction within the framework of his educational philosophy. The study's findings reveal that Mutahhari's thoughts advocate a holistic approach to education that underscores spiritual growth and critical thinking, critiques materialist principles, and fosters women's education. The implications of this study go beyond academic discourse by providing insights to educators, scholars, and policymakers on the reform of educational objectives and methods. Ultimately, the study affirms that Mutahhari's thoughts can conform to a meaningful, ethical, and trustworthy education framework and contribute to a more comprehensive discourse on Islamic intellectual revitalization.

Author Biography

  • Khalid Hussain Mir, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir

    Dr. Khalid Hussain Mir is presently working as an Assistant Professor at Himalayan Degree College, Rajouri, J & K. He got his Bachelor of Arts from Degree College Bemina, Srinagar in 2012. He did his B.Ed in 2013, and Master's in Islamic Studies in 2014-16 from the University of Kashmir, Srinagar. He also completed his Master's Degree in Public Administration in distance mode from Indira Gandhi National Open University in 2019. He received his Doctorate Degree from the Department of Islamic Studies, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir, India in 2022. He has compiled and translated several books like Islamic Studies: A Reference Book of Arab Culture & Islamic Studies; Islam in the Modern World [Thinkers, Trends & Movements]; The Affection for the Kinship of Muhammad [Pbuh] (Trans.); Indiscovery of the Muhammadian Conspiracy (Trans.); Major Sufi Orders of Kashmir, and Islamic Studies: A Concise Books of Islamic History and Legacy. Many of his research articles and papers have been published in internationally reputed newspapers, magazines, and journals. He has presented his research papers at many National & International Conferences/Seminars/Workshops. Apart from this, Dr. Khalid has membership in various National and International intellectual forums such as SAS Young Research Fellow Membership (SYRFM) by Scholars Academic and Scientific Society (SAS Society), Science Publishing Group U.S.A., and Aaw-Nur Foundation. He is also a Reviewer of several National & International Journals such as the Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), the Journal of Islamic Thought & Civilization (JITC), Al-Afkar Journal of Islamic Studies, the International Journal of Education, Culture and Society (IJECS), and CENDEKIA: Jurnal Kependidikan dan Kemasyarakatan. Dr. Khalid is also the Associate Editor of the Middle East Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture. He was also awarded the Best Researcher Award 2022 by FoxClues India Prime.

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2025-06-30

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Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Islamic Education Studies (IJIES)

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Mir, K. H., & Anjum, R. (2025). Murtaza Mutahhari: Bridging Tradition and Modernity in Islamic Education Philosophy. Indonesian Journal of Islamic Education Studies (IJIES), 8(1), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.33367/ijies.v8i1.5850