Document Type : Original Article
Authors
Al-Mustafa International University
Abstract
The intellectual domain and the comprehensive development of human intellectual talents and abilities are of significant importance. A superficial and irresponsible approach by educational institutions toward this matter is a fundamental challenge in most educational systems. Therefore, examining the responsibilities of educational institutions regarding this domain becomes necessary. The present study investigates the duty of the government institution concerning rational education from a jurisprudential perspective. The key question is: What is the religious obligation of the aforementioned institution toward the rational education of citizens? To discover the prescriptive ruling on this issue, jurisprudential evidence has been analyzed using an analytical and inferential method, aiming to determine the prescriptive duty of the government institution and to contribute to enhancing the rational analytical capacity of people in a religious society. The findings of this research indicate that rational education is of concern in Islamic jurisprudence, and it is recommended (mustaḥabb) for the Islamic ruler to provide conditions for the development of people's rational abilities and to foster a culture of reasoning in society. Teaching wisdom and employing it in religious invitation, reforming and awakening minds, as well as uncovering people's intellectual treasures and fostering their rational growth in both theoretical and practical dimensions, are obligatory (wājib) upon the Islamic ruler.
Keywords
- Education
- Rational Education
- Educational Institution
- Government
- Educational Jurisprudence
- Prescriptive Ruling
Main Subjects
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