The Concept of Insan Kamil in The Morality of The Prophet Muhammad Saw from The Perspective of Quraish Shihab and Its Implications for Islamic Education
Keywords:
Islamic Education, Perfect Human Beings, Quraish Shihab, Role Models, The Prophet's MoralsAbstract
Research on the concept of insan kamil is important to be reexamined in the midst of modern education, which tends to emphasize cognitive aspects and pay less attention to character building. Challenges such as a crisis of role models, moral degradation, and weak internalization of values demand an ideal model that can integrate spiritual, moral, and social dimensions. In this context, Quraish Shihab's thinking offers a relevant perspective, especially through his assertion that the Prophet Muhammad is the most perfect example of insan kamil. This paper aims to analyze the concept of insan kamil according to Quraish Shihab and explore its relevance to the development of Islamic education. The research uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method and content analysis techniques, which include the processes of reduction, thematic categorization, and critical interpretation of the works of Quraish Shihab and other supporting literature. The results of the study show that the concept of insan kamil offered by Quraish Shihab is applicable and provides an important basis for the formation of students who are faithful, knowledgeable, and have noble character. The example set by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as insan kamil becomes a strategic model for the development of values, methods of exemplary behavior, and the direction of Islamic education that is more humanistic and holistic.
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