Andragogy in the Context of Islamic Outlook

The term "Androgogy" was more publicized by Malcolm Shepherd Knowles (1913-1997) which is viewed as equivalent to connote the process of Adult Learning. In fact, learning as such is a continuous process but much owing to various socioeconomic factors or reasons it stands chances of getting disrupted and under such given conditions it is highly improbable to easily revive the same. However by the turn of recent centuries there have been serious efforts leveled to compensate for the loss which is noteworthy. Androgogy covers all aspects of learning process. Stretching back to the Greek roots it is self evident that one has to look upon the Adult learning as man-leading and should be viewed not as a contrast but revival of the early stage viz. Pedagogy or Child Learning. This term Androgogy was first used in 1833 by Alexander Kapp by making certain assumptions and also freely developing flexible principles thereof leaving enough scope and freedom for improvisation. More than a dozen centuries have folded since the existence of Islam. It has, right from its advent, endured to take on an exclusive and trustworthy view for either developing new theories or evolving additional aspects from the extant shades. Holy Quran is a divine book that covers all aspects of life which humanity is curious to know. This paper attempts to bring forth Islamic philosophical outlook with special reference to Adult Learning as a necessity for guiding the present and forthcoming generations.