The relevance of buya hamka and kh's educational thoughts. hasyim asy'ari in answering the crisis of character in the digital era

Authors

  • Moh. Taufik Universitas Islam Indragiri, Indonesia
  • Komariyah Komariyah Universitas Islam Indragiri, Indonesia
  • Asmariani Asmariani Universitas Islam Indragiri, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35335/cendikia.v17i1.7441

Keywords:

Buya Hamka, Character Crisis, Digital Manners, Islamic Education Thought, KH. Hasyim Asy'ari

Abstract

Character crises in the digital era—such as the erosion of communication manners, the rise of false information, and violations of academic integrity—demand a reformulation of educational ethics rooted in spiritual and rational values. This research aims to synthesize the educational thinking of Buya Hamka and KH. Hasyim Asy'ari and analyze its relevance in responding to the moral challenges of cyber society. Through a qualitative approach based on library research, the results of the study show that Buya Hamka emphasizes education based on a monotheistic worldview that balances intellectual and spiritual potential, fights for freedom of thought (hurriyyah al-fikr), and forms an independent personality with noble character. Meanwhile, KH. Hasyim Ash'ari constructs education as a dimension of spiritual worship that prioritizes the virtue of adab over knowledge (al-adab qabl al-'ilm), purification of the soul (tazkiyatun nafs), and the blessing of knowledge manifested in real deeds. The synthesis of these two ideas presents a holistic educational ethical framework that combines internal awareness (muraqabah), intellectual humility, and moral accountability. The implications of this study provide a foundation for the formation of a polite, critical, and responsible digital civility during rapid technological developments.

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Published

2026-09-30

How to Cite

Taufik, M. ., Komariyah, K. ., & Asmariani, A. . (2026). The relevance of buya hamka and kh’s educational thoughts. hasyim asy’ari in answering the crisis of character in the digital era. Cendikia : Media Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan, 17(1), 55-61. https://doi.org/10.35335/cendikia.v17i1.7441