Moral Education Approaches: Ibn Miskawayh And Imam Al-Ghazali
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This study aims to explore and compare the approaches to moral education in the thought of Ibn Miskawayh and Imam Al-Ghazali. Both are significant figures in the intellectual tradition of Islam who devoted considerable attention to the formation of human character. This research employs a library research method with a qualitative approach and descriptive analysis. The data sources consist of primary works by both scholars, such as Tahdhib al-Akhlaq and Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din, supported by relevant secondary literature. The findings indicate that Ibn Miskawayh emphasizes the importance of habituation and rationality in moral development, applying a more philosophical and ethical approach. In contrast, Al-Ghazali highlights a Sufi and spiritual perspective, wherein character building is achieved through purification of the soul and closeness to God. Despite their differing methodologies, both thinkers agree that moral education is the core of the ideal human education process.
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