Exploring Tarbiyah in Islamic Education
A Critical Review of the English- and Arabic-Language Literature
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22042902 |
|---|---|
| Authors | M Abdalla (0000-0002-3288-7166, University of South Australia, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 559 |
| Publication date | 2025-04-30 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Education Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/educsci15050559 |
| OpenAlex | W4410034282 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 20 |
This review examines the meaning and scope of tarbiyah and its relationship to other key Islamic educational concepts, such as taʿlīm, tadrīs, and taʾdīb, in the English- and Arabic-language literature. The central question guiding this review is as follows: what does tarbiyah signify in primary and secondary sources, and how is it conceptually linked to taʿlīm, tadrīs, and taʾdīb? Employing a narrative review, this study critically examines relevant texts to clarify the distinctions and connections among these foundational concepts, offering insight into their roles within Islamic educational discourse. The English-language literature on the subject reveals divergent views on the meaning and the interplay between these concepts, their relationships, and their hierarchical order. This is less prominent in the Arabic-language literature. A deeper understanding of tarbiyah can help shape the vision and mission of Islamic schools and teacher education programmes, while also guiding the development of educational policies and praxes that are both academically rigorous and grounded in Islamic educational principles. Such an approach supports the holistic intellectual, moral, and spiritual development of learners
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 7 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |