" سیرتِ نبویﷺسے تدریسی بصیرتیں: نبوی اسلوبِ تعلیم اور جدید نظامِ تدریس کا تقابلی مطالعہ"

"Pedagogical Insights from the Seerah: A Comparative Study of Prophetic Teaching and Modern

Abstract

The success of any nation is deeply connected to the competence of its teachers .Education flourishes only when teaching is based on sound methods and when teachers understand both the needs of their learners and the purpose of their work. In Islam, the teacher is honored not only as an educator but also as a mentor and spiritual father. The significance of a teacher’s role is reflected in the fact that the first teacher in creation is Allah Himself, as mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:31).  The Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ presents a complete and balanced model of teaching that combines knowledge, character, wisdom, and practical guidance. The Prophet ﷺ described his mission by saying, “I have been sent as a teacher,” (Ibn Majah, Hadith 229), and his entire life reflects a thoughtful and purposeful approach to educating people.

This study examines the pedagogical insights found in the Seerah and compares them with well-known modern educational approaches. The research highlights several important methods used by the Prophet ﷺ, such as gradual teaching, the use of questions, practical demonstration, emotional care for learners, and teaching through personal example. These methods are compared with contemporary practices like experiential learning, and structured instruction. The study also sheds light on aspects of Prophetic teaching—such as spirituality, moral training, and the teacher-student relationship—which are often missing in modern systems.

The purpose of this research is to show how the Prophetic model can offer guidance for addressing present-day educational challenges. The findings indicate that combining modern teaching techniques with the Prophetic approach can result in a more balanced and effective educational framework for today’s world.