ISLAM AND EDUCATION

Tadabbur as the literal meaning of knowledge signifies the meaning of

• Remembrance

• Observation

• Contemplation

The revelation of Surah al-Alaq in the ayat 1-5 mark the affirmation against illiteracy.

• True

• False

The process of tadhakkur requires a person to ponder over the natural phenomenon.

• True

• False

Al-Jurjani portrays 'Ilm as an obtainment of the meaning of an object in the soul.

• True

• False

The revelation of the first five ayat of Surah al-'Alaq are related to Islamic emphasis on

• obligation to seek knowledge.

• the correct goal in seeking knowledge.

• the necessity to record knowledge to ease its dissemination.

In Surah al-Baqarah ayah 31, Prophet Adam is taught on ___________ knowledge.

• acquired

• gifted

In the ayah of 11 of Surah al-Mujadalah, Allah elevates the ranking of possessors of knowledge.

• True

• False

The term ta'lim as one of the definition of education in Islam is understood as

• knowledge sought through instruction.

• a state of nurturing man's spiritual, physical, and ethical.

• a state of instilling the Adab that includes the spiritual and material life of a person.

Syed Naquib al-'Attas views that the term Ta'dib is suitable to denote education since it involves the process of educating man holistically.

• True

• False

In Al-Attas view, education is aiming man to be a good citizen.

• True

• False