Islamic Educational Thought in Building Students' Emotional Intelligence

Islamic education plays an important role in developing the emotional intelligence of students. The concept of emotional intelligence in Islam is closely related to moral formation and the refinement of ethics. The Qur'an and Sunnah as the main sources of Islamic teachings offer a complete guide to building emotional intelligence which includes the ability to recognize one's emotions, manage emotions, motivate oneself, empathize, and foster good social relationships. Moral education in Islam aims to produce human beings who are not only intellectually intelligent, but also have high emotional and spiritual intelligence. The holistic approach in Islamic education integrates spiritual, intellectual, and physical formation so that learners grow into balanced and dignified individuals. Educational methods such as example, habituation, advice, and educative punishment are systematic efforts to shape the positive character and emotional intelligence of learners. This study explores the concept of emotional intelligence in the treasures of Islamic thought, analyzes the principles of Islamic education related to the development of emotional intelligence, and describes strategies and methods that can be implemented in the educational process to build emotional intelligence of students effectively and sustainably.