Moral Education Perspective of K.H. Hasyim Asy'ari

Abstract

Moral education plays a very important role in Islamic education, which is the foundation of the character of the younger generation. The thought of K.H. Hasyim Asy'ari as a central figure in the renewal of Islamic education in Indonesia provides a strong foundation in this concept. K.H. Hasyim Asy'ari emphasized that moral education is not only an additional lesson, but is the core of the educational process that must be integrated with all aspects of learning. This research uses the literature study method to analyze the works of K.H. Hasyim Asy'ari and various related literature. The results showed that K.H. Hasyim Asy'ari placed moral education as the core of the goals of Islamic education, where good morals become the benchmark for educational success. He proposed a holistic approach in teaching, where religious values are integrated with social practices in daily life, and emphasized the role of teachers as role models in moral behavior. K.H. Hasyim Asy'ari also criticized the education system that focuses too much on intellectual aspects without paying attention to character building. Through his works, he invited educators to instill moral values in every line of education, both in the classroom and in everyday life. This research confirms that the existence of moral education in the thought of K.H. Hasyim Asy'ari is very relevant to be applied in the modern Islamic education curriculum. This research is expected to provide new insights for the development of a more morals-based education curriculum, in order to create a generation with character and noble character. Because moral education is also the goal of national education as stated in Law No. 20 of 2003 article 1 paragraph 1.