Abstract
The first verses of the Qur’an that was revealed by Jabriel to the Prophet of Islam relate to reading and teaching. In many of the Qur’an’s surahs, there are also recommendations for teaching and learning that asks Muslims to study and discover the facts of the world. Muhammad (pbuh) had a special way in teaching Muslims, which is called the Sunnah. In Shi’a religion, in addition to the Prophet of Islam, Imams are also included in the definition of Sunnah. In the present era, the teaching and learning of science in all countries of the world has a high status. Also, many Islamic countries, including Iran, while learning the new sciences, want to preserve their religious traditions and teachings, and transfer it to their future generations. The advent of modern schools in Iran dates back to the Qajar period and the establishment of the Dar ul-Funun school. The first teachers of this school were Austrian teachers. These teachers were European and did not know much about religious teachings; so there were differences between the intellectuals and religious scholars. Religious scholars have played a prominent role in educating the people, and on the other hand, there was a need to learn new sciences. In the early nineteenth century, widespread educational changes began in Islamic countries, especially in countries such as the Ottoman Empire, Iran and India. This article examines the role of religion and Sunnah in Iran.
Source: International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
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