OUTLINES OF THE TEXT BOOK FOR THE MAKTAB: ILMIHAL 1-7

Abstract

Regarding the nature of the contents of the maktab class, its nature as such as well as the general air of distrust in various institutions including the maktab, working out the contents of the textbook for maktab’s use represents a big challenge and demands an effort that is much more complex than the effort needed to create the textbook for any other school subject. However, generally speaking, we may say that the textbooks that have been published so far for the maktab are compiled, to great extend, in accordance with the requirements of a modern textbook. All the seven Ilmihal, so far published, illustrate reliable presentation of the contents, definitions and rules that comply with scientific methods and are formed in such a way that makes the text accessible to a student. The character development of the students as well as their competency in the subject and improvement of human relations has been kept in mind and in this way a student is systematically and carefully introduced to the faith as a whole and is kept away from formalisms. The authors show awareness of the necessity of producing a textbook that is based upon clear theoretical foundations, readiness to embrace current methodical knowledge, and hence willingness to update their work in a degree that gives them a firm ground wherein they never lose sight of the fundamental principles of our faith and tradition nor a student as such.