Islamic Education in Malaysia: Concept, Philosophy and Objectives

Abstract

This concept paper intended to examine the concept of Islamic Education, the Philosophy of Islamic Education and the Objectives of Islamic Education according to the point of view of Islamic Education scholars from Malaysia and overseas. The concept of Islamic Education was detailed according to the definition of language and terms. This concept paper also listed the four central aspects supporting Islamic Education Philosophy formation. This concept paper also presented a framework of the principal objectives of Islamic Education which is the result of research on articles related to the purposes of Islamic Education. The determination of the hierarchical priority of Islamic Education goals was carried out using the Atlas.ti Software version 9. The framework of primary objectives of Islamic Education was structured according to the discovery of the most frequent codes. The conclusion verified the highest hierarchy as knowing Allah, The Creator, followed by producing great people and practising Islamic teachings.