The Biblio Collective is a book club: it’s meant to be interactive, to foster a sense of community, and to be an opportunity to share ideas with each other. We look forward to learning from each other, and expressing reflections on and criticisms of the chosen book—the more you bring to the table, the richer the conversation.
For 2021, we will be reading Training and Education in Islam by the late martyred scholar Shaykh Murtada Mutahhari.
On February 3rd, 2021 at 7:30 pm CST we will begin our series by discussing Chapter 1: “Intellectual Training.”
We encourage you to read beforehand and join our virtual conversation. We look forward to exploring this text together and learning from your insights.
We will use this book as a starting point for conversations about:
the relationship between correct knowledge and correct action
the role of intention and will-power in spiritual growth
other big-picture ideas in strengthening one’s sense of self, one’s sense of community, and one’s relationship with the Divine
About the book:
The twentieth century saw heightened tension between religious and secular approaches to education. In this era of cataclysmic social change, Murtada Mutahhari presented this Islamic perspective on training and education, using his signature approach of applying traditional Islamic sources to contemporary questions. Although, in his time, rote learning was prized, Mutahhari emphasised the importance of critical thinking skills. He also emphasised education outside of the classroom, such as learning through work. Taking a holistic perspective, he discussed the importance of spiritual and moral training, worship as a means of personal development, and the importance of developing self-esteem. Although delivered in the 1970s, these lectures remain essential reading for anyone involved in training or education.
Where to purchase the book:
In the US - al-Buraq Bookstore
In Europe - The Islamic College for Advanced Studies
Where to listen to the audio book:
