Q. 3: Discuss professionalism and teaching profession in Islamic teachings?
Course: Professionalism in Teaching (8612)
Semester: Spring, 2019
Course Code: 8612
Level: B. Ed (1.5 Years)
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
Answer:
Teaching is one of the most respectful and valuable professions in the
world. In religion Islam, this profession has more importance as our beloved
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) introduced himself as a teacher.
Allah Almighty says in Holy Quran:
“Like (a favor which you
have already received) in that We have sent among you a Messenger of your own,
rehearsing to you Our verses, and purifying you, and instructing you in
scripture and wisdom, and in new knowledge” (Quran,
2: 151).
According to this verse of Holy Quran Holy Prophet (SAW) were sent to
teach about the Holy Book Quran, the wisdom and unknown things to the people of
this world.
As we all know
that the person who teaches is a teacher, a man of obedience and respect. Teachers
are some of the most influential people in society and have great importance in modern society.
Teachers bear the responsibility of molding students’ personalities and educating
them. Teachers are considered the most honored person in every religion. Due to
the important role of teachers, Islam has granted high status and rights to
teachers. Islam has paid great attention to teachers for their being the first
brick in the structure of social development and perfection and the cause of
guiding and developing behaviors and mentalities of individuals and
communities. We can understand the highest rank of teachers from the Quote of
Hazrat Ali (RA) in which He (RA) stated that:
"If a person teaches me one single word, he has made me his servant for a lifetime."
The teacher is considered the profound father in religion Islam. All
Prophets were the teacher that sent before Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and
obviously, Holy Prophet (PBUH) was also the great teacher for all mankind.
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) teaches us how to worship Allah, how to implement
teachings of the Quran in our daily lives and many other things. Islam lays great
emphasis on knowledge. At numerous times and instances, Allah Almighty ordered
the Muslims to acquire knowledge and learn. Islam lays so much stress on
seeking knowledge and also on giving the respect to the ones who imparted
knowledge. That’s why teachers have the highest status in Islam.
In Holy Quran Almighty Allah says:
"Allah
elevates to high positions those from amongst you who are faithful and those
who have acquired knowledge." (Quran, 58:11)
Rights of Teachers
·
Lead his pupil means it’s the duty of the
teacher to make his student smarter and have a good Akhlaq.
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Get reward and appreciation. The teacher is the
spiritual father of the student as he is the one who provides spiritual
nourishment and improves the behavior of learners. That’s why we should
appreciate teachers for their great work.
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Teachers should have freedom of expression,
obstacles and intervention should be cleared.
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Teachers should get respect from other people.
We need to respect the teacher who is willing to give us the knowledge.
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Teachers should get good treatment to make his
job easier.
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Teachers should have freedom in giving judgment.
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Teachers should acquire and utilize learning
facilities and infrastructure.
·
Teachers should get physical and spiritual
needs.
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In short, we should know respect and become
closer to the teacher who is willing to give us education and knowledge. Always respect your teacher.
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