Reconceptualizing Ta’dib: A Philosophical Framework for Children’s Moral Education in Muslim Families

Nadiah, Ghina, Soleh, Achmad Khudori ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5145-6046 and Hakim, M. Aunul (2025) Reconceptualizing Ta’dib: A Philosophical Framework for Children’s Moral Education in Muslim Families. Al-Ishlah: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 23 (2). pp. 82-93. ISSN 2685-6581

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Abstract

Background: Moral degradation among children in contemporary Muslim families has become increasingly visible due to globalization, digital saturation, and the weakening of value transmission within the home. Although the concept of ta’dib formulated by Syed Muhammad Naquib al Attas has been widely discussed in Islamic educational philosophy, previous studies have primarily focused on macro educational issues and epistemological debates. As a result, there is still limited understanding of how ta’dib can function as a foundational framework for moral development within the family, which serves as the first and most influential educational environment.Research Objectives: This study aims to examine the philosophical foundations of ta’dib according to al Attas and analyze its relevance and applicability to moral education for children in Muslim families. The study also seeks to identify how the unity of knowledge, action, and adab may be internalized within family life in the Indonesian context. Methods: The research adopts a qualitative library research approach supported by content analysis. Primary sources consist of the original works of al Attas on Islamic education, while secondary sources include academic literature on moral education, family studies, and Islamic pedagogy. Data are analyzed through conceptual categorization and thematic interpretation. Results: The findings show three main patterns. First, ta’dib positions adab as an integrated unity that shapes the intellectual, spiritual, and behavioral dimensions of the child. Second, al Attas’ framework reveals the family as the primary moral ecosystem where knowledge and values interact through example and habituation. Third, the practice of ta’dib aligns with long standing local wisdom traditions in Indonesian Muslim families, which strengthens its contextual relevance. Conclusions: The study concludes that ta’dib provides a comprehensive philosophical basis for family centered moral education in Islam. It offers practical implications for strengthening parental roles, enhancing value transmission, and promoting sustainable moral development. Further research is recommended to explore empirical applications of ta’dib in diverse family settings.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Islamic Education; Moral; Ta'dib; Family; Syed Muhammad Naquib al Attas
Subjects:	22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2203 Philosophy
Divisions:	Faculty of Psychology
Depositing User:	Dr Achmad Khudori Soleh
Date Deposited:	29 Dec 2025 15:02

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