Instilling tawhid values in children’s religious and moral development at KB Al-Ikhlas

Abstract

This study highlights the significance of instilling tawhid (Islamic monotheism) values in early childhood education as a means of fostering love for Allah SWT and cultivating religious and moral character. Parents serve as the primary influence in shaping children’s behavior, and early exposure to faith-based values ensures the internalization of honesty, gratitude, and accountability. A proper understanding of tawhid leads children to recognize that all actions are observed by Allah SWT and will be judged accordingly. Employing a qualitative descriptive method in the form of literature study, this research investigates how the values of tawhid can shape children’s character development. The subjects of this study are children attending KB Al-Ikhlas in Citalang, Tegalwaru, Purwakarta, while the object of the study is the implementation of tawhid-based education derived from the Qur’an and Hadith. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Findings indicate that tawhid education instills awareness of Allah’s greatness, nurtures pious behavior, and strengthens moral traits such as honesty, responsibility, and compassion. The Qur’an and Hadith emphasize affectionate parenting, good modeling, and habitual worship from an early age. Moreover, tawhid education serves as a foundation for Islamic identity and a safeguard against harmful external influences.

Keywords: tawhid; early childhood; moral values; Qur’an; Hadith