AL-GHAZALI'S SOCIAL MANNERS IN BIDAYATUL HIDAYAH: SOLUTIONS FOR TEENAGE SOCIAL INTERACTION IN THE MODERN ERA

Abstract

This study examines the relevance of Al-Ghazali's concept of social interaction in the book Bidayatul Hidayah as a solution to the challenges of adolescent social interaction in the digital era. Using a qualitative research method with a literature study approach, this study analyzes Al-Ghazali's teachings on social etiquette and ethics and their contextualization with the reality of modern adolescent social interaction. The results of the study indicate that Al-Ghazali's principles, such as being careful in interacting and avoiding useless conversations, have significant relevance in dealing with contemporary issues such as cyberbullying and social media addiction. Practical implementations of this concept include developing digital self-awareness, online communication ethics, and emotional management in digital interactions. In conclusion, the integration of Al-Ghazali's teachings into adolescent character education has the potential to create a more ethical and constructive model of social interaction in the digital era, while maintaining essential human values.Penelitian ini mengkaji relevansi konsep pergaulan Al-Ghazali dalam kitab Bidayatul Hidayah sebagai solusi untuk tantangan interaksi sosial remaja di era digital. Menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kepustakaan, studi ini menganalisis ajaran Al-Ghazali tentang adab dan etika sosial serta kontekstualisasinya dengan realitas pergaulan remaja modern. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prinsip-prinsip Al-Ghazali, seperti kehati-hatian dalam berinteraksi dan menghindari percakapan tidak bermanfaat, memiliki relevansi signifikan dalam menghadapi isu-isu kontemporer seperti cyberbullying dan kecanduan media sosial. Implementasi praktis dari konsep ini meliputi pengembangan kesadaran diri digital, etika komunikasi online, dan manajemen emosi dalam interaksi digital. Kesimpulannya, integrasi ajaran Al-Ghazali ke dalam pendidikan karakter remaja berpotensi menciptakan model interaksi sosial yang lebih etis dan konstruktif di era digital, sambil memelihara nilai-nilai kemanusiaan esensial.