The Educational Model for Creating and Strengthening Self-Belief in Children Based on the Holy Quran

Document Type : Original Article

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1. Corresponding Author, Advanced Jurisprudence and Principles, Qom Seminary, and PhD Candidate in Quran and Science, Al-Mustafa International University, Qom, Iran

10.22034/qve.2025.19065.1748

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to design an educational model for developing and strengthening self-belief in children based on the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and the traditions of Ahl al-Bayt (AS). The significance of the research lies in the fact that self-belief, as a cornerstone of a child’s personality, plays a decisive role in personal growth, social development, and resistance to foreign cultural influences.
Method: The research is library-based and employs a descriptive-analytical approach. Data were collected from Qur’anic verses, authentic Hadiths, authoritative exegeses, and contemporary studies on child education and self-belief. The extracted components were categorized within three main contexts—family, school, and society—and their interrelations were analyzed to formulate an educational model.
Results: Findings indicate that fostering self-belief in children is a gradual and multidimensional process grounded on three pillars:
Family: Parents play a central role through practices such as giving a good name, respecting the child’s personality, emotional bonding through play, appropriate encouragement, and avoiding humiliation, all of which foster independent identity and self-esteem.
School: Teachers, by showing mutual respect, avoiding excessive strictness, and creating a safe and supportive environment, strengthen responsibility, autonomy, and resilience in children.
Society: The complementary role of parents and teachers in guiding peer interactions and ensuring healthy social environments protects children from negative influences and enhances their self-belief.
Conclusion: The study presents a comprehensive model grounded in the Qur’an and the traditions of Ahl al-Bayt, emphasizing the coordinated role of family, school, and society. By applying Qur’anic principles such as respect, timely encouragement, and protection from negative environments, this model paves the way for raising self-confident, creative, and socially responsible generations. Moreover, it opens new avenues for future empirical research to validate and implement the proposed framework in real educational settings.

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  • Receive Date: 17 March 2025
  • Revise Date: 09 April 2025
  • Accept Date: 02 May 2025

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