THE PEDAGOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDYING IMAM AL-GHAZALI’S VIEWS ON CHILD UPBRINGING

Abstract

This article examines the pedagogical significance of Imam Al-Ghazali’s views on child upbringing. As one of the greatest scholars of the Eastern Renaissance, Al-Ghazali contributed significantly to both religious and secular sciences. The study analyzes his ideas on moral education, faith, knowledge, family values, and social responsibility. The findings highlight that his teachings remain relevant in modern education, especially in shaping morally mature and spiritually developed individuals.