Convergence: Parallels Within the Educational Methodology of Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad

Convergence: Parralels Within the Educational Methodology of Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad

Author: Dr. Aboul Makarem, Sabra Lutz & Layla Saad
Publisher: Islamic Book Trust & Center for Islam in the Contemporary World Shenandoah University
ISBN: 9781955653077
Weight: 220 g
Pages: 113 pp
Year: 2025
Price: RM

While new developments in education theory are continually being introduced, we should recognize that we already have an incredibly successful template for lasting educational impact - the legacy of three Abrahamic prophets: Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon them, and the religious texts associated with them. These inspired educators sought to uplift their people's minds and moral qualities through numerous educational methods that remain beneficial today.

This booklet is neither a comprehensive study of the prophets' lives nor an in-depth study of edification theory; rather, it is an analysis of how the prophets approached their identity as teachers and delivered their teachings. As this booklet does not assume that the reader is explicitly familiar with Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, we have limited our sources to each faith's standard texts.

In addition to the principal focus of studying the edification process that the prophets utilized, this booklet highlights the commonality of belief and harmony within the three Abrahamic holy books, especially as it relates to holistic principles and moral values. This is compatible with the monotheistic core within the teachings of Prophets Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad and the fulfillment of the "common word" as a shared goal.