Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explain and draw the educational implications of philosophical foundations of Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali and how he observed school curricula, teaching methods, roles of teachers, roles of students, and school function from an Islamic teacher education perspective. The researchers used a methodological qualitative research method to survey Al-Ghazali’s efforts on education in order to discuss and assess his educational thought, and to determine his educational philosophical thought to objectively validate and authenticate his educational aspects as an educator. Results indicated that Al-Ghazali’s views would create a liberal educational system. Al-Ghazali’s philosophical thoughts of education significantly influenced the educational field. Moreover, his teacher educational thought was associated with aims of education, epistemology, school curricula, teaching methods, institution or school function, roles of teachers, roles of students, and more generally, teacher education.