THE IMPROTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING THE HISTORY OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION

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 This article describes the basic concepts of history, education, and Islam and their relationship in Islamic education. History, which comes from the Arabic word “tarikh” and the English word “history,” studies past events to understand the present and the future. Education is the process of changing attitudes and behavior through teaching, while Islamic education shapes good Muslim character by guiding physical, spiritual, and intellectual development. The history of Islamic education covers the growth and development of Islamic education, both informal and formal. The usefulness of Islamic educational history covers general and academic aspects, providing insight into the development of Islamic education and inspiration for facing current educational challenges. The functions of history include moral education, reasoning, politics, policy, change, the future, beauty, and as an auxiliary science. The history of Islamic education helps foster new perspectives and relevance in the development of science and technology.