Edusoshum: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam dan Sosial Humaniora
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)

The Relevance of Ibn Miskawayh's Ethics Concept to Character Education in Indonesia within the Framework of Strengthening Character Education

Nazri Adlani Harahap (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Masganti Sitorus (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Ahmad Syukri Sitorus (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the relevance of Ibn Miskawayh’s concept of morality to character education in Indonesia within the framework of Strengthening Character Education (Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter/PPK). The study employs a qualitative approach using a library research method. Data were obtained from Ibn Miskawayh’s major work, Tahdhīb al-Akhlāq wa Taṭhīr al-A'rāq, as well as relevant books, scholarly articles, and policy documents. The data were analyzed using content analysis through the processes of data reduction, categorization, interpretation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that Ibn Miskawayh’s concept of morality, which emphasizes habituation (taʿwīd), exemplary conduct, self-control, and purification of the soul, has strong relevance to the implementation of PPK. The four principal virtues he proposed al-ḥikmah (wisdom), al-ʿiffah (self-control), al-shajāʿah (courage), and al-ʿadālah (justice) are closely connected to the five core values of PPK: religiosity, nationalism, independence, mutual cooperation, and integrity. This study contributes a conceptual synthesis that positions Ibn Miskawayh’s thought as a philosophical foundation for strengthening character education in Indonesia. Thus, integrating Ibn Miskawayh’s concept of morality with PPK can serve as an alternative approach to developing an educational system that is oriented not only toward academic achievement but also toward cultivating students who possess noble character, integrity, and the capacity to face the challenges of the digital era. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

EDU

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

EDUSOSHUM (Journal of Islamic Education and Social Humanities) is a refereed journal published by Ikatan Cendekiawan Ilmu Pendidikan Islam (ICIPI). It is a semi-annual journal published in April, August and December. The EDUSOSHUM has sought to publish research on publishing qualitative, ...