OPTIMALISASI POTENSI INDERAWI UNTUK PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER ANAK USIA DINI BERDASARKAN QS. 16: 78

Abstract

Early childhood education plays a crucial role in shaping a child's character to be virtuous and balanced in intellectual, emotional, and spiritual aspects. This study, based on QS. An-Nahl verse 78, aims to optimize the role of the senses, hearing, sight, and the heart as tools for Islamic character education. Using a qualitative descriptive method through a literature review, this research examines the Qur'anic concept of sensory functions and its relevance to child development theories. The results indicate that proper sensory stimulation appropriate to a child’s age supports holistic character development. Hearing helps absorb moral values through advice, sight strengthens understanding through observation, and the heart serves as the center for moral reflection. A sensory-based approach integrated with Islamic values has proven effective in fostering a child’s character, harmonizing intellectual and spiritual dimensions. This research also offers practical guidance for parents and educators to enhance early childhood education rooted in Qur'anic principles.