The Role of the Family as an Al-Islam Tarbiyah Institution in Forming Children's Faith and Morals

Abstract

This article aims to explain how the family functions as an Islamic educational institution (tarbiyah al-Islam) in shaping a child's faith and character from an early age. This study employs a literature review method by collecting and examining various sources related to family-based education, Islamic values of tarbiyah, and character formation within an Islamic framework. The analysis was conducted descriptively to identify forms of tarbiyah that naturally emerge within the family environment, such as parental example, daily habituation, emotional closeness, and the strengthening of faith through guidance and consistent care. The findings indicate that the family serves as the earliest and most influential environment for Islamic education, as values are more effectively internalized when taught through daily interaction and lived examples. These findings align with the teachings of the Qur'an and authentic hadith, which emphasize the responsibility of parents in guiding and safeguarding the moral development of their children. This study is expected to serve as a useful reference for understanding the importance of strengthening the family's role as a tarbiyah al-Islam institution in forming a morally grounded Muslim generation.