Cultivating Love for Allah to Enhance Spiritual Intelligence
Keywords:
Love for Allah; Spiritual Intelligence; Islamic Education; Character Development; Modern Spirituality.Abstract
Cultivating Love for Allah as a Foundational Framework for the Development of Spiritual Intelligence in Islamic Education The cultivation of love for Allah constitutes a fundamental pillar in the development of spiritual intelligence within the paradigm of Islamic education. This study examines the interrelation between the nurturing of affection and devotion to Allah and the enhancement of spiritual intelligence through a comprehensive literature review encompassing Islamic pedagogy, family-based character education, and contemporary learning methodologies. In the context of accelerating technological advancement and dynamic cultural transformation, the integration of spiritually oriented pedagogical strategies is imperative to achieve equilibrium between intellectual growth and the alignment of the human soul with divine values. Drawing upon the works of Rahman (2021) on discovery learning in Islamic education, Lubis et al. (2023) on the role of teachers in the digital era, Harahap (2022) on family-centered education, and Tumiran et al. (2025) on spiritually grounded classroom management, this paper synthesizes that love for Allah—manifested through dhikr (remembrance of God), ethical conduct, and collective worship—functions as a catalytic force in strengthening spiritual intelligence. Within this framework, spiritual intelligence is conceptualized as the capacity to discern divine wisdom in everyday life, attain inner tranquility, and apply faith-based discernment in moral and practical decision-making. The reviewed literature highlights that consistent spiritual cultivation within familial and institutional settings yields long-term benefits, including resilience against digital distractions and resistance to moral relativism. Accordingly, this study underscores the pivotal role of fostering love for Allah in Islamic educational praxis as a transformative means of nurturing individuals capable of embodying faith-based values amidst the complexities of modernity, thereby contributing to social harmony and moral coherence in accordance with Qur’anic principles.
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