Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan dan Sains Islam Interdisipliner
Vol. 5 No. 1 Februari 2026: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan dan Sains Islam Interdisipliner

Two-Year Breastfeeding in the Qur'an as a Stunting Prevention Strategy in Indonesia

Khairun Nisa Amci Ilzania (STAI Dirosat Islamiyah Al-Hikmah, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Derysmono (STAI Dirosat Islamiyah Al-Hikmah, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Fahmi Rusdi Toha (STAI Dirosat Islamiyah Al-Hikmah, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Akhmad Nizaruddin (STAI Dirosat Islamiyah Al-Hikmah, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Dia Hidayati Usman (STAI Dirosat Islamiyah Al-Hikmah, Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Feb 2026

Abstract

Stunting is not merely a problem of short stature; it reflects chronic nutritional deprivation, repeated infection, and inadequate care during the decisive stages of child growth. This article adapts and translates a qualitative library-based study on the Qur'anic guidance of two-year breastfeeding as a preventive framework for stunting in Indonesia. Using a thematic tafsir approach, the study examines Qur'anic verses on rada'ah (breastfeeding), particularly Qur'an 2:233, 31:14, and 46:15, and relates them to health literature on exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and the first 1000 days of life. The discussion shows that the Qur'an presents breastfeeding as a child right, a maternal dignity, and a paternal responsibility because the father is required to support the mother materially and emotionally. Two-year breastfeeding is therefore not only a religious recommendation but also a family and public-health strategy. The article concludes that Qur'anic parenting values can strengthen stunting prevention by integrating nutrition, mental health support for mothers, father involvement, ethical health services, and community education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JIPSI

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Subject

Religion Humanities Library & Information Science Social Sciences

Description

Education Science. The Islamic Education Science. Educational Psychology. Learning Psychology. Educational Philosophy. Islamic Educational Philosophy. Lesson Plan. Lesson Design. Lesson Media Development of Resources and Learning Media. Learning Theory of Islamic Education. Learning Strategies of ...