The Urgency of Non-Formal Educational Institutions Towards A Civil Society (A Study of Thematic Interpretation of The Qur'an, Surat Al-Ma'un)

Authors

  • Nida Khofiya Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, Indonesia Author
  • Firmansyah Firmansyah Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, Indonesia Author
  • Abdul Fatah Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, Indonesia Author
  • Imam Syafe'i Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung, Indonesia Author

Keywords:

Education, Non-Formal, Civil Society, Thematic Interpretation, Quran

Abstract

This study examines the urgency of non-formal educational institutions in fostering civil society through a thematic interpretation of the Qur’an, specifically Surah Al-Ma’un. The research is motivated by the persistent gap between religious ritualism and social responsibility, which has limited the transformative role of education in addressing social inequality and marginalization. Employing a qualitative library-based approach, this study applies thematic Qur’anic interpretation by analyzing classical and contemporary tafsir sources, scholarly works on Islamic education, and literature on civil society to construct an integrative conceptual framework. The findings reveal that Surah Al-Ma’un emphasizes core values such as social justice, care for the poor and orphans, sincerity in worship, and collective moral responsibility, which are highly relevant to the objectives of non-formal education. These values position non-formal educational institutions as strategic agents that bridge religious teachings and social praxis, enabling education to function as a tool for social awareness, empowerment, and ethical community development. The study contributes to the literature by extending the interpretation of Surah Al-Ma’un from a purely theological discourse to a socio-educational paradigm that links Qur’anic ethics, non-formal education, and civil society formation. This research offers theoretical insights for Islamic education studies and practical implications for educators and policymakers seeking to strengthen the role of faith-based non-formal education in addressing contemporary social challenges.

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The Urgency of Non-Formal Educational Institutions Towards A Civil Society (A Study of Thematic Interpretation of The Qur’an, Surat Al-Ma’un) (N. Khofiya, F. Firmansyah, A. Fatah, & I. Syafe'i , Trans.). (2025). Al-Manarah; Journal of Education and Islamic Studies, 1(03), 175-185. https://journal.pergunulampung.or.id/index.php/almanarah/article/view/71

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