The Centers of Education in Islam: An Analysis

Abstract

The main aim of this research manuscript is to explore how various educational institutions were introduced by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in his time and founded an outstanding setup for the Muslims to promote education comprehensively. This is a truth that Islam came as a great promotor of education and knowledge. It took every possible step to ensure the education of its followers. The Prophet (PBUH) focused on the education of his people. He would educate them wherever he got a chance. He would not spare any chance to do so.  Mosques, Halqahs (study circles), Suffa (residential institution), dispatching teachers, touring officer, elementary schools (Maktabs), royal palaces, bookshops, literary saloons, travelling scholars, libraries, Madrasas and hospitals have frequently been utilized for the education of people in the Muslim world. The Quran, seerah books and books of hadiths will be consulted for information so that Muslims may focus on the schooling and education of their young generation in an effective way.