The article elaborates the urgent of reading as one of methods for human development in Islamic Education. Reading is the first revelation received by Rasulullah. Therefore, it is a crucial aspect in the process of human empowerment. However, the problem is that reading activities are still assumed as brain activities which are a part of Intelligence Quotient/IQ. In fact, reading can really empower human being if it is involving Emotional Quotient/EQ, and Spiritual Quotient/SQ. The article provides a conclusion that human empowerment requires reading process that engages Intelligence Quotient/IQ, Emotional Quotient/EQ, and Spiritual Quotient/SQ.
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