The Precedence of Qur’an to the Educational Science Scholars and Educational Institutions: A Thematic Study Throughout the Surahs Al-‘Alaq

Abstract

This research aims to heighten the level of education as well as increasing the rate of fulfilling the objectives in continuous advancements on the education organization. Similar to its member, educational organization is also considered as one of the pillars of the educational process. The educational institutions, then, are related with the status of the teachers since its first establishment. Universities’ strength and reputation often compared with the level of performance from its scholars. Also, the student is a clear indication for the educational institutions’ achievements and failures. Simply put, the methodology of studying plays a dominant role in determining a successful education. Therefore, the methodology that emphasizes on the issues of the society and offers solutions to the society’s problems is the one to be standardized throughout the educational system for the children. One of the unique characteristics that this Ummah possesses is that the Sharia acknowledges creativity and excellence. Hence, we can see in the Qur’an, the priority of standards and professionalism in education that has been set since the day Jibril PBUH passed on to our Prophet PBUH. This research concludes that the Qur’an is far ahead of any systems and educational institutions that emphasize on certain standards and professionalism in the field of education.