Prophetic Values in a Collection of Children's Short Stories Meneladani Akhlak Rosulullah Muhammad S.A.W.

Abstract

The children's short story collection Meneladani Akhlak Rasulullah Muhammad SAW contains 15 short stories published by the Cultural Institute of the Aisyiyah Central Board. The first to seven stories are: 1) Anak Sholeh dan Sepeda Dino, 2) Berakhlak Mulia di Sekolah, 3) Buah Kejujuran, 4) Hadiah Kebahagiaan, 5) Janji Hati Ika, 6) Monyet..? Siapa Takut, 7) Monyet Si Serakah dan Lebah Terpuji. This study aims to identify the prophetic values contained in the children’s short story anthology Meneladani Akhlak Rosulullah Muhammad SAW. The study employed a descriptive qualitative method, with seven short stories serving as the data source. Data were collected through note-taking techniques, while data analysis was conducted through the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the anthology contains various extrinsic elements, including religious, moral, social, and educational values represented through characters, events, and conflicts closely related to children’s lives. Furthermore, three major prophetic values were identified, namely humanization, liberation, and transcendence. Humanization is reflected in attitudes of empathy, compassion, and concern for others. Liberation is manifested in the characters’ efforts to free themselves from negative behaviors, injustice, and misguided ways of thinking. Transcendence is demonstrated through the relationship between humans and God, which is expressed through worship, prayer, gratitude, and the exemplary conduct of Prophet Muhammad.