A Reflection on " philanthropy" position in Educational Philosophy of Islam

Since in Islamic Educational Philosophy, the relationship based on amour and beneficence has been introduced as preferred model of human relationship, it is necessary to do profound investigation in order to recognize and formulate the theoretical principles of this model. For this purpose, it has been tried in the present article by using analytic method to explain the Islam view on issues such as the origin of kindness, borders, real and non real motives of philanthropy with reference to some Quran verses and traditions in order to determine the Islamic philanthropy pattern until it can be introduced as an Educational aim. Unlike some materialistic and secular views which propose the human relations on the basis of combative competition and utilitarian altruism, in Islamic philanthropy pattern humane relations are based on generosity and pure kindness. The kindness that comes from God and causes human elevation. At the final part, it has been argued that by reflecting philanthropy in the educational aims, programs and methods, the Islamic educational system can pave the ground for creating healthy, humanistic and peaceful relations.