THE ROLE OF QUR'ANIC PEDAGOGY IN DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

This essay examines the significant role of Qur'anic pedagogy in fostering critical thinking skills among secondary school students. The Qur'an, as the primary source of Islamic education, employs various pedagogical methods that encourage reflection, analysis, and intellectual engagement. This study explores how traditional and contemporary Qur'anic teaching methodologies can be integrated into secondary education to enhance students' analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills, and ethical reasoning. Through an examination of classical Islamic scholarship and modern educational research, this essay demonstrates that Qur'anic pedagogy offers a comprehensive framework for developing critical thinking that balances intellectual rigor with moral development. The findings suggest that incorporating Qur'anic pedagogical principles into secondary education can produce students who are not only intellectually competent but also ethically grounded and capable of addressing contemporary challenges with wisdom and discernment.