Best Practice for The Implementation of Islamic Education for Orphans and The Poor

Abstract

Islamic education plays a strategic role in shaping students’ morals, personalities, and spiritual resilience. For orphans and underprivileged communities, Islamic education functions not only as a means of transmitting religious values but also as an instrument for social protection and psychological support. This mini-research aimed to describe and analyze best practices in the implementation of Islamic education at the 40 Jum’at Foundation, a non-formal Islamic educational institution focusing on moral development and Qur’anic memorization (tahfidz Al-Qur’an) for orphaned and underprivileged children and adolescents aged 0–17 years. This study employed a qualitative approach using a case study method. Data were collected through documentation studies and relevant literature reviews. The findings showed that the 40 Jum’at Foundation implemented an Islamic education model based on the integration of social welfare and spiritual development. Routine assistance programs combined with Islamic character education and Qur’anic memorization programs represented the main strengths of this institution. This model reflects a humanistic and contextual approach to Islamic education that is oriented toward the development of noble character and the strengthening of Islamic values.