اسلامی تعلیمات کی روشنی میں مہارت پر مبنی تعلیم کا تصور اور عصری تقاضے: THE CONCEPT OF SKILL-BASED EDUCATION IN THE LIGHT OF ISLAMIC TEACHINGS AND ITS CONTEMPORARY REQUIREMENTS

Bano Ruqia; Batool Sadia

Authors

Dr Ruqia Bano Lecturer Islamic Studies, The Women University Multan (WUM), Multan, Punjab, Pakistan (Corresponding Author).
Sadia Batool PhD Scholar Islamic Studies, The Women University Multan (WUM), Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.

Keywords:

Seerah of the Holy Prophet (ﷺ); Islamic & Skill-Based Education; Experiential Learning; Life Skills & Character Building; Contemporary Requirements.

Abstract

The growing demand for skill-based education in the twenty-first century has shifted educational priorities from the acquisition of theoretical knowledge to the cultivation of practical, ethical, and professional competencies. This transformation reflects the need to prepare individuals who can effectively respond to the challenges of a rapidly evolving global society and workforce. While contemporary educational systems emphasize technical and vocational skills, the Seerah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) presents a comprehensive and balanced model of human development that integrates knowledge, character, leadership, and practical expertise. This study explores the relationship between the Prophetic Seerah and the concept of skill-based education in the context of contemporary educational needs. It highlights how the Prophet (ﷺ) cultivated essential life skills, including communication, leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, and moral responsibility, through both instruction and practical demonstration. Using a qualitative and analytical research methodology, the study examines relevant verses of the Holy Qur’an, authentic Hadith literature, and classical as well as contemporary scholarly sources to identify the educational principles embedded in the Seerah. The findings suggest that the Prophetic educational model provides a holistic framework that combines intellectual, spiritual, moral, and vocational development, thereby preparing individuals to contribute effectively to society. The paper concludes that integrating the educational principles of the Seerah into modern skill-based education can promote ethical professionalism, social responsibility, and sustainable human development. Such an integrated approach offers valuable guidance for educators, curriculum developers, and policymakers seeking to align contemporary education with enduring moral and practical values.

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