Educational Concepts and Objectives Derived from the Quran

Abstract

The aim of this research is to reveal the educational meanings, objectives

and concepts derived from the various Quranic parables cited in the Quranic

verses and Surats, as well as to infer educational concept taken from such

parables that develop persons mentally, psychologically and educationally.

The researcher attempts to answer the following major question:

What are the educational aspects derived from the Quranic parables?

This major question involves the following minor question:

1. What are the educational meanings derived from the Quranic parables ?

2. What are the educational objectives derived from the Quranic parables ?

3. What are the educational concepts derived from the Quranic parables?

4. What are the educational concepts which might be inferred from the

Quranic parables and how might they be applied in teaching?

3. The researcher employs the descriptive approach, the content analysis

style, the inference deductive approach, and the complex simile method.

The significance of the research stems from the supreme status

of the Quran with its high status and convincing role in teaching.

Besides parables have the power in clarification, solving ambiguity and

brainstorming.

Finally, the researcher concludes with number of recommendation and

the following findings:

1. Quranic parables include a number of meanings, concepts and

educational objectives related to faith, logic and psychology.

2. Quranic parables have a special nature as a style in Arabic.