THE INTEGRATION OF THE PRINCIPLE OF GENTLENESS IN ISLAMIC MORAL TEACHINGS WITH THE CONTENT OF THE “UPBRINGING” SUBJECT: A SCHOLARLY ANALYSIS BASED ON THE HADITHS OF AL-ADAB AL MUFRAD

Abstract

This thesis provides a scholarly analysis of the ethical, spiritual, and pedagogical significance of the concept of gentleness based on Hadiths 463-464 recorded in Al-Adab al-Mufrad by Imam Ismail al-Bukhari, examined in close integration with the educational content of the “Upbringing” subject. The study elucidates how gentleness, as emphasized in the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), is intrinsically linked to goodness and divine pleasure and is presented as a fundamental moral virtue. In particular, the prophetic assertion that good character will weigh most heavily on the scale of deeds on the Day of Judgment is interpreted as a key didactic foundation for shaping learners’ moral and spiritual competencies within the framework of the “Upbringing” curriculum. The thesis demonstrates, on a scientific basis, that integrating hadith-based moral values into the content of the “Upbringing” subject contributes significantly to the development of social responsibility, gentle interpersonal communication, tolerance, and ethical awareness among students. The findings offer an important methodological foundation for the effective utilization of national and religious-educational heritage within the contemporary education system.