In this lecture we have explained the intent and purpose of Islamic education and have drawn a clear distinction between pilling information in the head and the purpose of Islamic education. Insofar as Islamic education is concerned an effort must be made by the individual to achieve a balance in the the five component parts that makes us his total personality. This has been explained to be the most fundamental step towards the realization of the purpose of Islamic education. It has also been explained that knowledge must seek to secure the pleasure of Allah SWT and nothing else