Title: Pendidikan Agama Islam dan Budi Pekerti untuk SMP Kelas VIII
Authors: Nasikin, Syaekudin, Mushonef I Parjono
Publisher: Erlangga
Establishment: Founded by Abdullah bin Saffah in 750 M.
Name Origin: Named after the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, Abbas.
Duration and Growth: Flourished for five centuries, marking a high point in Islamic civilization.
Key Figures:
Khalifah Harun Al-Rasyid - pivotal in achieving the peak of Abbasid glory.
Successor: Khalifah Al-Ma’mun who continued the advancements.
Notable Structures:
Masjid Jami’ Al-Mansur
Masjid Raya Samarra
Istana Ukhaidir
Baghdad: Called “Kota Alfu Lailah wa Lailah” (City of One Thousand and One Nights).
Development of satellite cities for the Abbasid empire.
Baghdad became a cultural hub for poets and writers.
Music and arts flourished:
Emergence of famous musicians.
Development of musical texts, music education, and instrument making.
Growth of dance and carving arts.
Foundation: Created during Harun Al-Rasyid’s reign and expanded by Al-Ma’mun.
Purpose: Translated foreign knowledge into Arabic, enhancing Islamic scholarship.
Impact: Helped advance knowledge and civilization in Islam.
Functions:
Large library and educational center, allowing community access to books.
Center for religious studies and general knowledge.
Promoter of cultural integration.
Educational institution for various disciplines.
Q.S. Al-Mā’idah/5:3: "...Pada hari ini telah Aku sempurnakan agamamu..." - Signifies completeness of Islam.
Q.S. Tāhā/20:99: Lessons from past civilizations to inspire current benefit.
Q.S. Al-‘Alaq/96:1-5: Emphasizes the command to read and the importance of literacy in Islam.
Education is a fundamental duty for Muslims.
Reading Habits:
Set aside at least 10 minutes daily for reading.
Discuss readings to enhance understanding.
Establish small libraries at home or in classrooms.
Stay updated with the latest books for information.
Community Engagement:
Encourage visits to the library with friends.
Participate in school literacy activities.
Write about new learnings and experiment with peers under guidance.
Engage in extracurricular activities aligned with personal interests.
Digital Literacy:
Practice careful selection of information sources on the internet.