The Competencies of the Teacher in the Islamic Educational Legacy

Abstract

The aim of this study is to extract the competencies of the teacher from Islamic educational heritage sources and link them to Islamic principles (the Quran and Sunnah). It seeks to highlight the distinctiveness of these competencies in the Islamic perspective compared to other educational systems. The study also explores the benefits of incorporating these competencies today and how to utilize them to enhance our Arab-Islamic educational system. The research was conducted by conducting an exhaustive review of seven of the most important ancient Islamic educational books. It revealed that Muslim scholars showed great concern for teacher competencies and extensively discussed them under the topic of "Teaching Etiquette." The study concluded that teacher competencies in Islamic educational heritage possess unique characteristics. They are closely associated with monotheism, faith, and the hereafter, and their implementation serves the interests of life and livelihood within this framework. Furthermore, these competencies hold valuable insights for contemporary Muslim educators.