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The Role of Islamic Civilization in Teacher’s Training Institute Malaysia (IPGM) towards Developing Teachers’ Human Capital

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The purpose of Islamic Civilization has never been appointed towards the development of science and technology or all the amenities, inventions and physical structures built, but it is actually meant to complement the truth of humanity. In the Curriculum Structure for Teacher Education, Islamic Education is taught to teacher trainees by revealing several important topics such as concepts, characteristics, policies, principles, purposes, sources and the uniqueness or specialty of Islamic Civilization. Humans are the main source in determining the success and glory of a country. So, this is also related to human capital. Al-Quran is a book of wisdom consisting of Allah’s words and it is revealed to Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. to educate and guide humans to fulfill the quality in human capital. In fact, it is Allah S.W.T. who creates human beings, thus He knows the strengths and weaknesses of each one of us. Thus, some qualities which stated has formed the foundation that should be prioritised in human life in order to assist for human capital development. Thus, humans may achieve success and happiness living on Earth and in the Hereafter by serving and performing good deeds to Allah. This fits in with the human nature which needs Allah’s attention and care. It is acknowleged that the human capital development is also stemmed from the relationships of an individual with the Creator, with other individuals and with nature which leads to the main purpose of Islamic Civilization.

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Islamic civilization, Teacher Training Institute Malaysia (IPGM), Developing teachers’ human capital

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Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research 15 (1): 01-07, 2013 ISSN 1990-9233 © IDOSI Publications, 2013 DOI: 10.5829/idosi.mejsr.2013.15.1.3566