فاطمه السادات موسوی

  Education is a complex and multidimensional process that has always been the focus of scholars in the field of educational sciences. Among various approaches, moderate education holds strategic importance. One of the challenges of the contemporary world is the lack of a proper explanation of the concept of "moderation." Imam Ali (peace be upon him) is an exemplary figure and a model of moderation in various aspects of his being. Based on this, the researcher, in this study titled "Explaining Moderate Education with an Emphasis on Alawi Teachings," seeks to answer the question: How is moderate education explained based on Alawi teachings? This is pursued with a practical objective and through an analytical-reasoning method. To achieve this, first, the fundamentals of moderate education are presented based on Alawi teachings. Then, based on these fundamentals, the principles of moderate education are outlined. Finally, the methods of moderate education derived from these principles are introduced. Some findings of this research indicate that moderate education does not always mean adhering to the middle ground and avoiding excess or deficiency. Rather, moderate education is a path toward goodness, righteousness, and excellence, which, depending on the goal, methods, resources, and priorities, sometimes aligns with the middle ground and sometimes takes other forms. Implicitly, the study suggests that if moderate education were merely about maintaining a middle ground, self-sacrifice (altruism) in society would fade and lose its meaning. It is hoped that this research will serve as a guide for educators and those involved in the field of education so that they may recognize the path of moderation and take steps toward the welfare and flourishing of learners.