Moral and Ecological Education in the Qur’an’s Crow Narrative: A Thematic-Pedagogic Analysis
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Moral and ecological education has become a crucial issue in shaping student character in today’s educational world. One rich source of such values is the Qur’an, which not only provides religious guidance but also offers life lessons applicable in everyday life. One intriguing narrative is the crow’s story in Surah Al-Mā’idah 5:31, which contains theological, ethical, and ecological dimensions. This study aims to analyze these dimensions through a thematic-pedagogic analysis in the context of education. The method used is thematic analysis with a pedagogical approach to explore how this narrative can be integrated into moral education and ecological awareness. The findings indicate that the crow’s narrative teaches not only respect for death and burial practices but also invites students to understand the relationship between humans and nature more holistically. In conclusion, this study contributes to the development of a curriculum that incorporates moral and ecological values and strengthens the importance of education that integrates spiritual and environmental dimensions in shaping the character of future generations.
Abstrak. Pendidikan moral dan ekologis menjadi isu penting dalam pembentukan karakter siswa di dunia pendidikan saat ini. Salah satu sumber yang kaya akan nilai-nilai pendidikan tersebut adalah Al-Qur’an, yang tidak hanya memberikan petunjuk agama tetapi juga menyajikan pelajaran hidup yang dapat diterapkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Salah satu narasi yang menarik adalah kisah gagak dalam Surah Al-Mā’idah 5:31, yang mengandung dimensi teologis, etis, dan ekologis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dimensi-dimensi tersebut melalui pendekatan analisis tematik-pedagogis dalam konteks pendidikan. Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis tematik dengan pendekatan pedagogis untuk mengeksplorasi bagaimana narasi ini dapat diintegrasikan dalam pendidikan moral dan kesadaran ekologis. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa narasi gagak tidak hanya mengajarkan tentang penghormatan terhadap kematian dan proses penguburan, tetapi juga mengajak siswa untuk memahami hubungan manusia dengan alam secara lebih holistik. Kesimpulannya, studi ini memberikan kontribusi pada pengembangan kurikulum pendidikan yang mencakup nilai moral dan ekologis, serta memperkuat pentingnya pendidikan yang mengintegrasikan dimensi spiritual dan lingkungan dalam membentuk karakter generasi mendatang.
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