EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE QURAN AND HADITH

Abstract

Early Childhood Education (PAUD) is a strategic foundation in the formation of human personality comprehensively. In an Islamic perspective, early childhood education is not only oriented towards the development of cognitive and basic skills, but also serves as a means of instilling the values of monotheism, morals, and spirituality from an early age. This research aims to analyze in depth the concept of early childhood education based on the perspective of the Qur'an and Hadith, as well as its relevance to contemporary educational practices. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method with primary data sources, namely the Qur'an and Hadith that are relevant to early childhood education and secondary data in the form of books on early childhood education as well as literature on interpretation, hadith lectures, and relevant scientific studies. Data analysis is carried out through content analysis techniques to identify the stages of early childhood development, educators' methods in educating early childhood according to Islamic teachings according to the Qur'an and hadith. The results of the study show that the Qur'an and Hadith affirm the urgency of children's education from an early age as a phase of cultivating fitrah, forming noble morals, and developing children's potential in a comprehensive and balanced manner between spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, and physical aspects. Early childhood education in Islam emphasizes the approach of example, habituation, compassion, and responsibility of parents and educators as the main agents of education. These findings reinforce the importance of educating early childhood according to Islamic teachings guided by the Qur'an and Hadith. Where, in it there are methods and strategies in educating and building a generation of faith, knowledge, and noble character.