CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN IN THE QUR'AN Implication of Its Meaning in the Context of Parenting

Abstract

This research aims to examine more deeply about children, especially the characteristics of children in the Qur'an and the implications of its meaning in the context of parenting. Children are a gift as well as a trust that are sent by Allah to His servants who will be asked the responsibility in the afterlife. Parents responsibilities is to provide education to children from early age. Development in early childhood is largely determined by the environment and family. This study explains that the family is the first place where children get education. The character and personality of children are formed in the family. Parents actually must have concepts or provisions for educating their children which include moral or character education, science education, religious education, justice, and giving attention and affection to them. This study examines children's terms such as al walad , al ibn, al bint, dzurriyah, as Shobiyu, at thiflu and al ghulamu . On the other hand, it also discusses the types of children's characters in the Qur'an and the implications of their meaning for parenting, therefore, this research will be possible to study in more detail.