<![CDATA[Respect for teachers is a fundamental aspect of character education in Islam, as outlined in Taʻlīm al-Mutaʻallim by al-Zarnūjī. According to al-Zarnūjī, a teacher is not merely a transmitter of knowledge but also a spiritual guide and moral role model for students. The concept of ta‘zīm reverence for teachers serves as a foundational value in the character formation process, encompassing manners, courtesy, and personal integrity. This study aims to examine how the concept of respect for teachers, as a form of character education, is portrayed in Taʻlīm al-Mutaʻallim. Employing a qualitative approach through library research and content analysis of the primary text and supporting literature, this study reveals that respect for teachers as central figures and primary facilitators of knowledge is at the heart of al-Zarnūjī’s concept of ta‘zīm. The findings underscore the notion that teachers play a pivotal role not only in the transmission of knowledge but also in the moral and spiritual development of students.]]>
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