The Role of Teachers in Shaping the Character of The Love of Allah and His Messenger in RA Tsurayya Padang Sidempuan

Abstract

This study aims to find out the role of teachers in shaping the character of the love of Allah and His Messenger in early childhood at RA Tsurayya Padang Sidempuan. Religious character is one of the main goals of Islamic-based early childhood education, which needs to be instilled from an early age so that it becomes the basis of children's personality in the future. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that teachers have a very important role, both as role models (uswah), facilitators, and motivators in instilling the value of love for Allah and the Messenger. Teachers use a habituation approach, telling the story of the prophet, singing religious songs, and instilling noble morals through daily activities. Children show positive responses, such as starting to say greetings, memorizing prayers, saying the name of the Prophet PBUH with love, and imitating manners in daily life. It can be concluded that the role of teachers is very central in shaping the character of the love of Allah and His Messenger, through a consistent, fun, and appropriate approach to the stages of early childhood development.