Abdurrauf Al-Singkili's Perspective Childcare Concept (1615-1693 AD): Analysis Study of the Book of Tafsir Tarjumān Al-Mustafīd

Abstract

The number of cases found in both mass and electronic media, about the rampant criminal acts or actions that are not commendable by parents to children and vice versa, such as cases of violence, maltreatment, sexual harassment, bullying, and even murder. As parents, the task of educating and nurturing children should be the most important since parents are commited to marriage. In addition to parenting, it is better to be accompanied by praying, worshiping and asking Allah SWT to always be given the ability to take care of children properly as taught in the Qur’an. The  purpose of this study is to find out the interpretation of verses about parenting interpreted by Abdurraul al-Singkili who came from Aceh, as well as to find out the relevance of Abdurrauf’s interpretation in today’s life. The type of research used is using qualitative methods (library research).

The interpretation method used is the mauḍuʻ interpretation approach (thematic interpretation) and Diana Bumrind Psychology. The theme discussed is a comprehensive study og the verses relating to parenting science, the science of how to raise children properly with reference to Abdurrauf al-Singkili’s interpretation in the book Tarjumān Al-Mustafīd. The results of the study concluded from the interpretation according to Abdurrauf al-Sngkili in the book of Tarjumān Al-Mustafīd interpretation is that parenting to children in accordance with the Qur'an, namely in QS. Āli Imran verses 35-37 include praying for children for parents is highly recommended, choosing good caregivers for children, In QS. Yusuf 4-5 includes: parents nurture and educate children with patience, forgive each other in the family. Surah Luqman verses 13-19 include: monotheism education, filial piety education, and QS. As-Ṣāffāt verses 102-105 include: obeying Allah's provisions, patience in facing trials. Abdurrauf's interpretation of the verse related to the concept of parenting is very relevant in this digital era. Parents can divert children from gadgets by following the stories of the prophets in parenting. then from Diana Bumrind's psychological theory, stating that the best parenting in parenting young children is authoritative parenting, dialoguing with children directly.