In this book Dr. 'Abdul-Rahman has attempted to present a theory of education based on original Islamic sources. He has dealt with topics like, nature of human nature, nature of knowledge, the role of intellect ('Aql) in acquiring knowledge, qualities of a good teacher, and guiding factors for content organization and methods of teaching. He urges Muslims to search for complete truth in their own sources rather than to rely- on the inadequate Western conceptions about knowledge and theory of education. .As an example Dr. 'Abdul-Rahman has negated the false assumption of duality of knowledge i.e. man produced knowledge and revealed knowledge. His the- sis is that by separating the man-made knowledge from revealed knowledge not only an individual is deprived from attaining the truth, he is misled as well. Dr. 'Abdul Rahman's book is stimulating and poses challenges for all Muslims in general and educators in particular to critically analyze the ways education is perceived and imparted to Muslim Youth. We~pray to Allah that He may accept his work and help Muslims mould their educational systems according to Islamic principles.
Dr. Zaid Ibdul-Mui}sin Al-Husain
Director, the Center for Research in Education and Psychology - A
Umm AI-Qura University,
MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA.