This paper examines the relationship between Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and education. After an overview of the traditional educational system in Oman, it showcases the life and contributions of the Omani scholar Shaykh Jāʿid b. Khamīs al-Kharūṣī (d. 1237/1822) by providing an explanation and contextualisation of selected case studies from his book, “al-Madāris wa-amwāluhā wa-l-qawl fī al-muta ʿallimīn fīhā” (Schools and their Funding, and the Dictum on Those Learning in Them). This paper thus sheds light on a little-known aspect of the Islamic educational heritage that was a precursor to modern codes of school management and professional ethics. A key takeaway is the emphasis on the right of access to basic education for whoever is willing to learn. The guiding principle in these case studies is ensuring the benefit of students, and protecting them from harm.
This paper examines the relationship between Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and education. After an overview of the traditional educational system in Oman, it showcases the life and contributions of the Omani scholar Shaykh Jāʿid b. Khamīs al-Kharūṣī (d. 1237/1822) by providing an explanation and cont...