Presented
at a Seminar on Islamization of the Medical Curriculum and Practice held at the
International Islamic University Kuantan Malaysia 26-27th August 2013 by
Professor Omar Hasan K Kasule MB ChB (MUK), MPH (Harvard), DrPH (Harvard) EM omarkasule@yahoo.com, WEB: www.omarkasule.blogspot.com
The role of a lecturer as a murabbi is
basically doing things right to be a model for students. The most effective murabbi
is one who undertakes his role without consciously thinking about it. Lecturers
should take their task very seriously; this includes over-preparation for any
teaching activity however small it may be and being punctual. They should have
the humility to know that their knowledge is limited and that they can always
learn more. Arrogance of the lecturer because of knowledge is condemned[1].
They must be careful in their actions, attitudes, and words at all times
because being models and leaders they are seen and are emulated. They must be
aware that sometimes they can teach using body language without saying anything[2];
they have to be careful about their public dispositions They should be ready to
carry out their function at all times and at any opportunity[3].
They should have an appropriate emotional expression. They can raise the voice
to emphasize an important point[4].
They can show anger or displeasure when a mistake is committed[5].
A murabbi lecturer desists from too much preaching to students and will
focus on showing them the right example of behavior and creating the right
atmosphere for their moral development. He will also desist from direct
criticism; when he sees a mistake he should correct it by showing the right
behavior. Since the influence of the murabbi lecturer is by being a
model, he should be careful to make sure that his words are consistent with his
action both inside and outside the classroom.
References
[1] (MukhtasarBukhari
Hadith No 102)
[2] (MukhtasarBukhari Hadith No 75)
[3] (MukhtasarBukhari
Hadith No 74)
[4] (MukhtasarBukhari
Hadith No 55)
[5] (MukhtasarBukhari
Hadith No 79)
