Abstract:

The intention, as it directly determines the value of action, has been addressed in the Islamic thought tradition in different meanings. This study aims to plan the intention education based on the opinions of Gazzali, one of the important figures of Islamic thought. The understanding of the intention in Islamic thought has evolved around the hadith, which is known as the "intention hadith". In the tradition, it is seen that the intention of action and the action have layers of meaning toward it. In the words of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, ‘The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, ‘The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, ‘The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, ‘The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, ‘The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: In his opinion, intention training consists of the stages of recognition, heart training and the transformation of intention into infringement. The intention is to do the action only with the purpose of God’s pleasure, as well as to be preferred the right action. In the thought of Gazzali, the intention training also covers the consciousness of the purpose of the action, which action should be preferred. Our work is based on the text analysis of the works of Gazzâlî, primarily the book ‘Ihyâ’u ‘ulûmi’d-din’ using literary scan. The text in your hands claims that the understanding of the intention of Gazzali offers a new perspective to the Religious Education, especially in the context of the intention education.

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