SAADI SHIRAZI’S PEDAGOGICAL INSIGHTS ON EDUCATION, WORK, AND MORALITY

Abstract

This paper explores the pedagogical perspectives of Muslihiddin Sa’di Shirazi, a prominent writer and thinker born in 1203, focusing on his works “Bustan” and “Gulistan”. Saadi’s emphasis on education, hard work, and moral development as essential components of individual growth and societal progress is examined. The paper highlights Saadi’s recognition of the importance of combining theory with practice, the role of education in moral development, and the link between knowledge and the advancement of human mental abilities. Furthermore, Saadi’s views on the relevance of his teachings in the contemporary context of global challenges in education and values are discussed.