REVITALIZATION OF THE SOUL OF EDUCATION: THE QUR'ANIC PARADIGM IN CHARACTER FORMATION BASED ON INDONESIAN CULTURAL WISDOM
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human character; , Islamic moral;, pluralistic society.Abstract
The moral crisis in contemporary education demands a return to the spiritual foundations that once shaped the integrity of human character. This study explores the integration of Qur'anic values within Indonesia's diverse cultural framework as a means to revitalize the moral spirit of education. Drawing on the Qur'anic paradigm of tarbiyah (education), which emphasizes spiritual growth, ethical awareness, and shared responsibility, this article argues that character development must go beyond cognitive instruction and encompass the formation of moral awareness. In the Indonesian context, the synthesis of Qur'anic teachings with local cultural wisdom, such as mutual cooperation (gotong royong), custom (adat), and respect (rasa hormat), offers a transformative model for education. By contextualizing Islamic moral principles within Indonesia's pluralistic society, this approach promotes harmony, empathy, and social justice across religious and cultural boundaries. Methodologically, this study employs a qualitative-descriptive analysis of Qur'anic verses and Indonesian educational values to develop a conceptual framework for holistic character education. This finding confirms that the revival of the moral and spiritual dimensions of education based on the ethics of the Qur'an and local cultural identity can produce a generation of learners who have good faith and morals, which is very important in maintaining Indonesia's multicultural harmony.
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