KONSEPSI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DALAM AL-QUR’AN

Abstract

In the Qur’an, human perfection does not lie solely in the physical dimension; rather, it is through the spiritual dimension that humans will always maintain their position as the best of all creatures. Development focused solely on the physical aspect will only cast humans into the lowest of the low (asfala safilin). The development of the spiritual dimension will give rise to praiseworthy moral character. This paper will attempt to explain the concept of character education in the Qur’an. To gather data for this paper, the author used a literature review (library research) method, as well as a qualitative descriptive approach. In this regard, the author sought to identify and compile texts from the Qur’an and Hadith, research journals, dissertations, theses, research reports, books, papers, seminar reports, scholarly discussions, the internet, and other documents related to the discussed topic. Factors influencing a child’s character development begin with a strong family foundation, parental involvement in child-rearing (parenthood), the parenting styles adopted by parents, consistent habits, consistency, the use of rewards and punishments, and setting a good example. In addition, the food consumed by children is another factor that requires attention. This consideration extends beyond nutritional and health aspects to include the halal status of the food—both in terms of the ingredients themselves and the methods used to obtain them.