Model of spiritual education for children among successful women in the public sector [Model pendidikan kerohanian terhadap anak-anak dalam kalangan wanita cemerlang sektor awam]

Abstract

Spiritual education is the duty of every parent. However, it is a challenge, especially for career women, to raise children perfectly. Therefore, the present child education must adhere to the Islamic rules and must be adapted to the current reality to obtain optimum impact. This study employed the qualitative design through in-depth interviews, analysis of documents involving the book of Turath, and views of contemporary religious scholars. The in-depth interviews were conducted with professional women of higher grade in the public sector, specifically grade 54 and JUSA. Meanwhile, the supporting data of this study, which were retrieved from interviews with husbands, children, employers, and colleagues, led to triangulated data. The findings of the study were analysed thematically using Nvivo 7.0 software. The patterns of these findings had resulted in a model for child education corresponding to the current developments. The results are presented as a guide for the present career women, as well as for those in the higher education institutions, government departments, and private companies.