The Importance of Islamic Education to the Early Childhood

Abstract

Islamic education in childhood begins at an early age when the child is born into the world, and Islamic education begins to be applied. Childhood is the easiest age to respond to or to accept something either through expression, speech, the five senses, and even actions and experiences, so at that age, it is highly recommended to speak good words. Thus, in this golden age, children are able to absorb all life experiences obtained from the surrounding environment to become the foundation for their future. As a country where the majority of the population is Muslim, as an educator and observer of education, it is appropriate to reflect on this and make improvements to improve morals and make a nation capable of applying Islamic principles in education. Materials or curriculum that must be given in early childhood is the basic material of Islamic lessons, such as knowing Allah, the Messenger of Allah, and His books, and another lesson that can be useful to the children’s development and life in childhood and adulthood.  Furthermore, teaching Islamic Education to children will give some benefits. Firstly, in spiritual matters, children will be able to apply Islam in their daily lives, and the more he has a high spiritual depth the more they will avoid damage in modern times because they already know it is good or bad. Secondly, in terms of behavior or morals, by getting an Islamic religious education their morals will be better, for example, obedience to parents and teachers, with the knowledge of Islamic religion and good moral behavior, students will be encouraged to apply it in their daily lives.