Reconstructing Family Education Based on Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah for Strengthening Children’s Character in the Digital Era
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Family Education, Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah, Character Education, Digital Parenting, Islamic EducationAbstract
The rapid development of digital technology has significantly transformed the role of family as the primary institution of character education. While digitalization provides access to information and learning opportunities, it also introduces challenges such as reduced parental interaction, moral vulnerability, and uncontrolled media exposure among children. This study aims to reconstruct family education based on maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah as a conceptual framework for strengthening children’s character in the digital era. The study employs a qualitative library research approach using content analysis of Islamic legal theory, educational psychology, and digital parenting literature. The findings reveal that maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah provides a holistic framework for family education through the preservation of religion (dīn), intellect (‘aql), life (nafs), lineage (nasl), and property (māl). These principles can be operationalized into parenting practices such as value internalization, emotional engagement, digital supervision, and ethical guidance. The study concludes that integrating maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah into family education is essential to produce children with strong moral, spiritual, and digital resilience in the contemporary era.
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