PEDAGOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF LEARNING BY EXAMPLE: TEACHERS (MUALLIMS) AND PARENTS AS ROLE MODELS Cover Image

PEDAGOŠKE OSNOVE UČENJA KROZ PRIMJER: MUALIMI I RODITELJI KAO UZORI
PEDAGOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF LEARNING BY EXAMPLE: TEACHERS (MUALLIMS) AND PARENTS AS ROLE MODELS

Author(s): Enes Svraka
Subject(s): State/Government and Education, History of Islam, Contemporary Islamic Thought, Sociology of Education, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Rijaset Islamske zajednice u Bosni i Hercegovini
Keywords: Muallims; parents; Islamic pedagogy; moral development; religious values; emotional connection; Islamic identity; educational process;

Summary/Abstract: Learning by example is one of the fundamental principles of Islamic pedagogy, wherein teachers (mualims) and parents serve as key role models in shaping the moral and spiritual development of children. This paper explores the pedagogical foundations of learning through example, emphasizing the importance of consistency between words and actions in the transmission of Islamic values. Both the Qur’an and Hadith underscore the necessity of aligning speech with practice, highlighting that genuine instruction is achieved through the lived embodiment of religious principles in daily life. Islamic pedagogy places strong emphasis on emotional connection to faith, which is fostered through shared acts of worship, humanitarian engagement, and active community participation. The study outlines specific guidelines and practical activities that enable parents and muallims to serve as positive examples, thereby strengthening the bond between children and Islamic values. It concludes that consistency between belief and behavior is essential for the successful internalization of Islamic principles, and that cooperative efforts between parents and teachers are foundational in forming a stable religious identity in children.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 103
  • Page Range: 26-33
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Bosnian
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