Buya Hamka's Concept of Moral Education in Tafsir Al-Azhar

Abstract

This study aims to analyze Buya Hamka's concept of moral education in Tafsir Al-Azhar and its relevance to contemporary Islamic education. The study employed a qualitative approach using a library research method. The primary data source was Tafsir Al-Azhar written by Buya Hamka, while secondary data were obtained from books, scientific journals, and other relevant literature. The data were analyzed descriptively through the processes of data collection, classification, interpretation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that Buya Hamka's concept of moral education places character building as the primary objective of Islamic education. Moral education is founded on faith in Allah and is implemented through exemplary conduct, habituation, advice, and self-control. The moral values contained in Tafsir Al-Azhar include morals toward Allah, oneself, parents and teachers, fellow human beings, and the environment. These concepts remain highly relevant to contemporary Islamic education as an effort to strengthen character education amid the rapid development of science, technology, and the moral challenges faced by today's younger generation. Therefore, Buya Hamka's educational thought can serve as an important foundation for developing an Islamic education system that produces individuals who are knowledgeable, faithful, and possess noble character.