Educational Values from Surah Al-Kahf (60-82): Implications for Islamic Boarding School Education
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educational valaues, surah alkahfi, relevancy in lifeAbstract
This qualitative library research analyzes the educational values embedded in Surah al-Kahfi verses 60-82 and their direct relevance to the educational process in Islamic boarding schools. Employing a descriptive-analytical approach to textual data from scholarly books and journals, this study identifies a comprehensive set of educational principles. The findings reveal that Surah al-Kahfi (60-82) articulates values pertaining to key educational elements, including objectives, learners, teachers, curriculum, methods, and tools. Furthermore, specific Islamic educational values such as a high work ethic, perseverance, patience, student-teacher ethics, critical thinking, and faith are prominently highlighted in the narrative of Prophets Musa and Khidir. The analysis demonstrates that these values are highly pertinent and widely applied within the pedagogical framework of Islamic boarding schools, fostering an educational environment aligned with the Quranic teachings. The study expects these findings to offer valuable insights for enhancing Islamic education practices.
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