Features of Imam al-Bukhari?s Educational Thought: Analytical Reading of ?Knowledge? Chapter of al-Jami? al-Sahih

This paper elaborates on educational thought of Imam al-Bukhari as relayed in the chapter on Knowledge of his book al Jami? al-Sahih. It reveals features of thought, namely: its comprehensiveness, relying on sound Hadiths, and the implications of al-Bukhari?s personal experience with it. The paper addresses al-Bukhari?s thought relating to educational goals, types of learners, teaching methods, and supporting tools and means. It concludes with al-Bukhari?s views on some educational issues, terms, and educational concepts that he, in particular, has given attention to.