Types of education in the works of Abdukadir Shakuri and their significance today

Аннотация

This paper explores the educational philosophy of Abdukadir Shakuri, a prominent figure of the Jadid reform movement in Central Asia. Shakuri advocated a holistic model of education that integrates moral and spiritual development with academic breadth, practical skills, and cultural consciousness. He emphasized the importance of character formation rooted in Islamic ethics, yet open to universal human values and modern knowledge. Recognizing the need for updated pedagogical methods, Shakuri championed interactive instruction and student-centered learning, a departure from the rote memorization typical of traditional maktab and madrasa systems of his time. He also insisted on connecting education to real-world challenges, promoting vocational training and the inclusion of global subjects like science, foreign languages, and history. This approach remains relevant today for its balanced synthesis of faith and progress, advocacy of hands-on skills, affirmation of cultural identity, and dynamic methods of instruction. By reviewing Shakuri’s works and highlighting their contemporary significance, the study illustrates how his ideals can inform modern debates over the place of moral instruction, the practical utility of schooling, and the interplay of tradition and innovation in curriculum design.