Family as the Foundation of Da’wah: Strategies for Shaping a Qur’anic Generation within the Household Environment

Abstract

The family plays a crucial role in shaping a Qur’anic generation—one that is not only fluent in reading the Qur’an but also able to internalize and apply its teachings in daily life. In Islamic da’wah, the family serves as the first madrasah (school) that forms a child’s character and personality from an early age. This study aims to describe family-oriented da’wah strategies in shaping a Qur’anic generation, with a focus on the role of parents in nurturing children's faith (aqidah), worship (ibadah), and morals (akhlaq). This research is a qualitative study using a library research approach, in which data were collected and analyzed from various relevant sources such as books, scholarly articles, and academic journals. The descriptive qualitative approach is applied through literature review methods. The results show that the success of the family in carrying out its da’wah function is determined by three main strategies: parental role modeling, habituation of daily worship at home, and intensive spiritual communication among family members. Additionally, a supportive social environment and strengthened religious literacy at home also contribute as supporting factors. In conclusion, the family is the primary institution in Islamic da’wah and plays a central role in forming a Qur’anic generation. Strategies based on applicable Islamic values are essential to face the challenges of the modern era.