MENINJAU ULANG BIDAYATUL HIDAYAH KARYA AL-GHAZALI: PENDIDIKAN MORAL DI MAJELIS TAKLIM PERKOTAAN

Abstract

This study examines the role of Al-Ghazali’s Bidayatul Hidayah in shaping moral formation among participants of contemporary Majelis Taklim in urban Indonesia, expecially Surabaya. While previous studies on Majelis Taklim have primarily focused on institutional roles or community religious participation, limited attention has been given to the use of classical Islamic texts as instruments of moral education. Employing a qualitative field research design, data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews with instructors and congregants, and documentation of learning sessions. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis to explore patterns of moral understanding and behavioral change. The findings reveal that Bidayatul Hidayah functions not only as a textual reference but also as a practical ethical framework that guides daily religious conduct, including worship practices, social interactions, and personal discipline. The dialogical and contextualized pedagogical approach adopted in the learning process facilitates the internalization of moral values among adult learners. This study contributes to broader discussions in religious studies by demonstrating the continued relevance of classical Islamic ethical texts in contemporary Muslim educational settings, particularly within non-formal community-based religious institutions.