Contemporary Intellectual Challenges Facing School Students from the Perspective of Islamic Education Teachers in the State of Kuwait

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the contemporary intellectual challenges faced by school students from the perspective of Islamic education teachers in Kuwait. The study sample consisted of 236 Islamic education teachers in Kuwait for the 2023-2024 academic year. To achieve the study’s objective, a questionnaire comprising 20 items was developed, and a descriptive survey methodology was employed. The results indicated that the contemporary intellectual challenges faced by school students, according to Islamic education teachers in Kuwait, were rated at a high level. The findings also revealed that there were no statistically significant differences at the (α=0.05) level in the study sample’s assessment of these intellectual challenges based on the gender variable. In light of the study’s findings, it recommended the active involvement of educational institutions in raising awareness and providing guidance on the importance of achieving intellectual security.
The study also recommended the dissemination of correct Islamic educational thought through social media platforms, enabling society to benefit from and engage with it. It emphasized the importance of highlight the risks of intellectual challenges and demonstrate their negative effects on both individuals and society.
Keywords: Intellectual challenges, contemporary intellectual challenges, school students, Islamic education, Kuwait.