The Qur’anic Concept of Teachers and Its Educational Principles in Contemporary Educational Contexts

This study examines the Qur’anic concept of teachers and its educational principles within contemporary educational contexts. Employing a qualitative literature-based approach, this research applies thematic Qur’anic interpretation (tafsir maudhu‘i) integrated with the tarbawi interpretative perspective. Primary data were derived from Qur’anic verses addressing the roles, characteristics, and ethical responsibilities of teachers, while secondary sources included classical and contemporary tafsir as well as scholarly works in Islamic pedagogy. The findings demonstrate that the Qur’an conceptualizes teachers not merely as transmitters of knowledge, but as moral exemplars, spiritual guides, and compassionate mentors. Key educational principles identified include tawhid as the foundation of educational practice, the prioritization of moral and ethical development, the integration of knowledge and wisdom, the centrality of exemplary conduct, and the implementation of dialogical and participatory learning approaches. In contemporary educational environments, these principles offer a comprehensive framework for responding to moral, spiritual, and pedagogical challenges. The Qur’anic model of teachers thus contributes to the development of holistic, balanced, and value-oriented educational practices.

Penelitian ini mengkaji konsep guru dalam Al-Qur’an dan prinsip-prinsip pendidikannya dalam konteks pendidikan kontemporer. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif berbasis studi pustaka dengan metode tafsir tematik (tafsir maudhu‘i) yang dipadukan dengan perspektif tafsir tarbawi. Data primer diperoleh dari ayat-ayat Al-Qur’an yang membahas peran, karakter, dan tanggung jawab etis guru, sedangkan data sekunder berasal dari tafsir klasik dan modern serta karya ilmiah di bidang pedagogi Islam. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Al-Qur’an memposisikan guru tidak hanya sebagai penyampai ilmu, tetapi juga sebagai teladan moral, pembimbing spiritual, dan mentor yang berlandaskan kasih sayang. Prinsip-prinsip utama yang ditemukan meliputi tauhid sebagai fondasi pendidikan, penguatan nilai-nilai akhlak, integrasi antara ilmu dan hikmah, keteladanan, serta pendekatan pembelajaran dialogis dan partisipatif. Dalam konteks pendidikan masa kini, prinsip-prinsip tersebut menawarkan kerangka komprehensif dalam menjawab tantangan pedagogis, moral, dan spiritual.