THE ROLE OF LEARNING SUSPICION IN FORMING EMPATHY AND EMOTIONAL CONTROL IN EARLY CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN

Abstract

of children's socio-emotional and spiritual aspects. One relevant approach in Islamic education is Sufism, which focuses on moral development, self-awareness, and emotional control. This study aims to examine the role of Sufism in developing empathy and emotional control in early childhood in kindergarten. The research method used is library research by analyzing various primary and secondary literature sources, such as classical Sufism works, scientific articles, and research related to early childhood education and emotional intelligence. Data analysis was conducted using content analysis techniques. The results of the study indicate that Sufism values such as tazkiyatun nafs (observance of the nafs), muraqabah (respect for the soul), mercy (rahmah), patience, and humility play an important role in helping children recognize, understand, and manage their emotions and foster empathy for others. Sufism learning delivered simply through habituation, teacher role models, stories, prayers, and light dhikr (remembrance of God) can create emotional calm, reduce impulsive behavior, and increase children's social sensitivity. Thus, the integration of Sufism learning in early childhood education contributes positively to the formation of empathy, emotional control, and children's character as a whole.