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Ezra means helper. Ezra was a prophet sent by God to lead the Israelites after the exile. After the exile ended, the Israelites intended to build a temple for God. They face many challenges and obstacles, but when God is with them everything can be overcome easily. Just like us today, when we surrender to God everything we want, God will suffice. Just as in building God's house of worship, the Israelites were so enthusiastic when they wanted to build God's house, we too as God's congregation should have the same commitment as the Israelites in building God's house. Because that is one form in which we glorify God and how we give what is best for God. We must emulate the Israelites with great enthusiasm. When they laid the first stone in the construction of God's house, they were very happy, they praised God, sang and played musical instruments such as the harp, ciracap and also the trumpet. Even among all the shouts of cheers and songs of joy, there were also those among them who were crying, moved by what they had been through so far. Such great enthusiasm enabled the Israeli people to do this and overcome all the challenges in their lives.

Islamic culture has been on a steady decline from the time of the prophet, who ushered in its golden age. A factor contributing to Islamic stagnation was the emergence of Western nations that colonized Islamic nations. In their imperialistic pursuit of power, wealth, culture, and politics, Western nations prey on Islamic nations. Consequently, it is intriguing to examine their colonization of Islamic nations. My goal in writing this paper is to gain a better understanding of the reasons behind western colonization of Islamic countries. I hope that all students in Indonesia, and particularly those at UINSU, will read it and be inspired to work towards a world where Islamic countries no longer face colonization from the West.. Library research is the methodology employed in this article. There was a lengthy period of Islamic stagnation due to the colonization of the archipelago by western powers. This was accompanied by devastating conflicts, economic and social inequalities, the loss of native culture and civilization, and the introduction of Christianity. Due in part to the fact that Islamic countries are unable to stand up to Western colonization on their own, Islam has been unable to advance in recent centuries. Economic, social, political, and legal decisions may all stem from the need for prior permission from the federal government in order to pass legislation pertaining to a state. A number of indigenous peoples' desires to secede from their colonial masters emerged in response to Western colonialism. Some of the colonized states that rose up in opposition to the occupying power were successful in becoming independent nations, while others were unable to do so due to the superior military might of the colonial power.

This research aims to (1) determine the moral education program in forming the Muslim personality of students (2) determine the implementation of moral education in forming the Muslim personality of students (3) identify factors that support and limit the process of forming a Muslim personality. This research uses a qualitative approach. Research data was collected through observation, interviews and document analysis. The research results show that: (1) Moral education programs are generally divided into two activities, namely intracurricular and extracurricular. (2) The implementation of moral education through moral education programs in activities inside and outside the school is carried out in the form of programs and activities which are divided into 4 types: programs, daily activities, weekly and monthly activities and annual activities. (3) Factors that support the implementation of moral education to shape students' Islamic character, namely motivation, physical facilities, facilities and the role of the school principal. In this case, to optimize the results of moral education programs in shaping the character of Muslim students, there must be good cooperation and accountability between institutions, school principals, and teachers, students, facilities and supporting facilities. The factor that hinders the implementation of moral education to shape students' personalities is the lack of student awareness.

The role of religion in the lives of individuals to function as a value system that includes certain norms. Religion influential as motivation in encouraging individuals to perform an activity, due to actions undertaken against a background of religious beliefs assessed as having elements of chastity, and obedience. Religion in the lives of individuals also serves as 1) .Sumber Value In Keeping Decency 2). As Means To Overcome Frustration, 3). As Means To Satisfy Curiosity. Furthermore, with regard to the function of religion in public life. Society is the union of a group of individuals formed by a certain social order. The issue of religion would never be able to be separated from public life, because religion itself turned out to be necessary in social life. In practice, the function of religion in society, among others: 1). Educational function, 2). Rescuer, 3) As of Atonement, 4). As Social Control, 5). As fertilizer Sense of Solidarity. 6). Transformative function, 7). Creative function, 8). Sublimatif function, and 9). Sublimatif function. For further relates to the prosperity and happiness of human beings according to the teachings of Islam can be seen from all sides of which are 1) Social Kewajiban Human, 2). Humans as Pemakmur, and 3). Life Strategies as a winner.

Aqidah is a principle of faith that has been established by Allah SWT. And we as human beings are obliged to believe in it in order to be worthy of being called believers. But that does not mean that faith is dogmatically instilled in humans, because the process of faith must be accompanied by aqli postulates. But because human reason is limited, not everything that can be trusted can be perceived and achieved by human reason. Scholars agree that the aqli proposition can indeed give birth to strong faith and faith. While the naqli postulate that can produce the desired belief is only the qath'i postulate. This short article presents some discussions that may be useful for those who want to understand the aqidah.

In the midst of fast-paced times and the spread of various views, it feels like people are starting to forget the meaning of Christian brotherhood. It is as if the spirit of loving our fellow brothers and sisters like the Lord Jesus loved us is fading away. Now, modern humans are more likely to be "indifferent" to other people, and feel confident in determining themselves. Is this view true? What are the causes and bad effects of this wrong attitude? Can we overcome this prolonged crisis? What steps should be taken? We learn again to understand and appreciate Christian brotherly love.

This research aims to explore theological views on apostasy in the context of Christianity. Apostasy is defined as an act of rejection of one's faith and religious teachings, with a focus on serious spiritual consequences. The main source of insight is the Bible, which provides strong warnings against apostasy, highlighting specific passages such as Hebrews 6:4-6. This verse reflects the theological view that for those who consciously abandon the Christian faith, repentance may no longer be possible. This view reflects the serious spiritual consequences that can separate an individual from the presence of God. Although the Bible provides a strong warning against apostasy, the theological perspective also highlights God's grace and forgiveness. The Bible shows that repentance is always open to those who sincerely desire to return to God. In Luke 15:7, Jesus emphasizes the joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, providing hope that despite the seriousness of the apostasy, God always provides a way for repentance and restoration of a spiritual relationship with Him. Overall, the theological view of apostasy reflects a balance between stern warnings about the spiritual consequences and God's gracious mercy that is always open to those who return to Him.

This article discusses the development and views of the Mutazilah, a school of Islam that emphasizes human freedom of thought while limiting God's absolute will. History and divisions within the Islamic community provide an important context for understanding the teachings of the Mutazilah, especially regarding the concepts of tawhid, divine justice, God's promises and threats, man's position between two extremes, as well as the encouragement to do good and the prohibition against wrongdoing. Using a qualitative approach and literature review, this study analyzes primary and secondary sources related to the Mutazilah. The findings highlight the view that they emphasize human freedom of thought as the key to interpreting religious texts, with the belief that humans have the freedom to determine their actions.This article explores the main tenets of the Mutazilahs. A thorough understanding of the Mutazilah's contribution to Islamic theological history provides valuable insights into the complexity of ideas and views within the religion. In conclusion, this article makes an important contribution to exploring the diversity of Islamic theological thought through the lens of the Mutazilah.

In this paper, we try to reflect on one of the important aspects of the Church's faith, namely the essential belief in the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In particular, we will reflect on the universal Church's faith in the Holy Spirit. Although this article is very limited, we would like to make an important contribution to the relationship between the Holy Spirit in the life of the Trinity and the life of the Church. Therefore, the author tries to analyze the works of Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) on the relationship of the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of the Communion of the Father and the Son and the relationship of the Holy Spirit with the Church. In other words, we will find an unbroken continuity, an inseparable, organic dynamic between the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of the Trinity and the role of the Holy Spirit as the Principle of Communion in the Church.

This article will discuss the role of "debata" theology of calling within the context of Christian faith in Batak society, Indonesia. "Debata" theology of calling refers to the teachings and customary traditions of the Batak people that regulate the duties, responsibilities, and obligations of individuals within the community. This article will analyze how "debata" theology of calling influences the practices and perceptions of the Christian faith among the Batak community. The literature sources utilized in this article include research, books, and papers related to Christian theology and Batak culture.

The church is a community of people who believe in Christ. Christ's atonement for every believer should be a means of self-actualization that is superior in terms of character, nature, and critical thinking towards everything, so that he can live his life wisely in the midst of this world. Therefore, every believer needs to be equipped with planned, directed and continuous guidance in order to give birth to every member of the congregation who is spiritually and physically established. To achieve this noble hope, Christian education in the church is the right space to develop and guide every believer to become a people who can respond to God's call on their lives according to their talents and abilities. Therefore, the church is expected to be able to actualize its role in developing the people through Christian education. Christian education is expected to be able to provide understanding to church members so that they can use Christian education as a basis and means for forming people into members of God's kingdom, who are able to be salt and light in today's world. Christian education is a form of fertilizing the minds of believers with the Word of God under the guidance of the Holy Spirit through a number of learning experiences carried out by the church, for all believers who are discipled to know Jesus Christ. In the study of this topic, it will be discussed as follows: a). The Nature of Christian Education in the Church; b). The Goals of Christian Education in the Church and c). Forms of Christian Education in the Church.

Oaths play a crucial role in human life, particularly in religious and cultural aspects. This paper elucidates the concept of oaths as an endeavor to bolster the veracity of a statement by invoking sacred entities such as God. In Israeli culture, oaths are regarded seriously and involve the name of God, with the threat of divine punishment if the oath is breached. Challenges for Christians arise when they encounter the influences of local culture and traditions, such as the Tippu’ Sasa oath ritual of the Mentawai tribe, which contradicts biblical teachings. Therefore, a profound understanding of oaths and the challenges of maintaining the sanctity of the Christian faith amidst local culture becomes imperative. This underscores that oaths are not merely verbal acts but also reflect profound spiritual commitments, serving as the foundation for a meaningful and responsible life.

This article explores the exemplary nature of Jesus Christ as depicted in the Gospel of John, with an emphasis on aspects of leadership, teaching, and wisdom that can serve as examples for educators. Through a thorough examination of the Gospel text, this article illustrates how the attitudes, behaviors, and teachings of Jesus Christ provide a foundation for exemplary leadership that influences and inspires the teaching profession.

The diversity that exists in our country is something we need to thank Allah for because He is the one who created it. Everything that God has given is beautiful. Considering that Indonesia is a country that stretches from Sabang to Merauke, its diversity consists of race, ethnicity, culture and religion. Because of this diversity, we often encounter problems because we do not accept the existence of other tribes and religions around us. Allah fails us to be able to love each other and accept the existence of other people around us. The method used in this paper is the literature study method. The library study method is a method of searching for information from various sources that match the title of the journal being written, whether through books, journals, magazines, and also other relevant sources. Quoting information from various sources is carried out without comparing the opinions of each expert.

A pluralistic society is an Indonesian society characterized by a diversity of social units based on race, ethnicity, custom, culture and religion. A pluralistic society is a characteristic of the Indonesian people who have the same or different origins, especially differences in ethnicity, religion, customs, and different interests. Christian religious education is very important in the life of a pluralistic society. The role of Christian religious education, first sir leads to openness, secondly sir leads to spiritual sir leads to faith independence sir leads to social sir as a means of evangelism. This study uses a type of qualitative research with a literature study approach. Through this research it is known that the role of Christian religious education is very important in a pluralistic society.

The use of instructional media in the learning process plays a crucial role in enhancing educational effectiveness. One commonly utilized type of instructional media is audiovisual media, which has proven effective in conveying complex concepts, including within the context of Bible education. This paper discusses the importance and benefits of implementing audiovisual instructional media in Bible education, as well as the challenges faced in its implementation. Through the use of audiovisual media, students can attain deeper understanding, enhance their interest and engagement in learning, and integrate modern technology into the learning process. However, challenges such as resource availability and technical expertise need to be addressed to optimize its benefits.

Education in schools is often perceived as a process that limits individual freedom. Therefore, the educational process is considered incapable of changing the individual. Instead, education tends to be a tool to maintain existing social structures and tends to meet only the needs of industry. This study aims to analyze the process of implementing the Islamic Montessori method in instilling the values of Islamic education in the South Tangerang Kiswah School, as well as explaining the supporting and inhibiting factors in implementing the Islamic Montessori method in instilling the values of Islamic education in the South Tangerang Kiswah School. This study uses a type of qualitative research, with a qualitative descriptive approach. The results of this study indicate that: 1)The implementation of the Islamic Montessori method in instilling the values of Islamic education is carried out by instilling the values of faith, worship and morals that are adapted to the learning areas in the Islamic Montessori method. 2) Factors that influence the inculcation of Islamic educational values through the Islamic Montessori method in Kiswah Schools, namely: supporting factors (teachers as educators and facilitators, school environment, parents, and friends), and inhibiting factors (self and environment family).

At first, the Khawarij emerged on the scene of kalam thought from a political point of view, as they disagreed with Ali bin Abi Talib and Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan's approach to resolving Muslim disputes by arbitration (tahkim). However, later kalam thought developed in a theological direction. The Khawarij argued that resolving Muslim conflicts through tahkim violated God's law and was a great sin, so the blood of those who did tahkim was halal. Their attitudes and behavior were influenced by Khawarij teachings, including the issue of the position of caliph, mu'amalah among non-Khawarij Muslims, and zuhud and worship. In addition to beliefs such as understanding the nature of faith and tawhid, Allah's promises and threats, the Qur'an is a creature, and takwil and qiyas are also the basis of their actions. Historically, Khawarij split into various sects such as Azariqah, Shufriyah and Ibadhiyah. This paper will discuss the historical issues of the emergence of Khawarij, teachings and sects in Khawarij.  

Understanding interpersonal communication is not easy, especially when communicating with children under the age of 9, namely 1st grade elementary school students. Several teachers will encounter numerous challenges and obstacles in delivering teaching materials effectively to 1st grade students. This research aims to explore interpersonal communication between teachers and students in the learning process of first-grade Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Hidayah Bekasi, as well as identifying inhibiting factors in interpersonal communication between teachers and students in the first-grade class. The study is conducted through a case study approach and employs qualitative research methods. The research findings indicate that interpersonal communication between teachers and first-grade students is effective. Teachers actively apply interpersonal communication in the classroom to enhance skills and assist students in understanding learning materials. However, hindering factors in the communication process include sender message barriers, receiver message barriers, and psychological barriers. Educators are required to be creative in presenting materials to prevent students from feeling bored and uninterested.

This article aims to understand the impact of gadget use on  childhood as well as implement  solutions on the impact of gadget use on  childhood. This gadget is a medium  used as a  modern communication tool. Gadgets make human communication easier. Today, communication has become more advanced with the advent of gadgets. Among them, 4,444 are smartphones such as iPhones, Androids and laptops. In preschool psychology, development refers to children from 0 to 6 years old. The research method used is literary research. Results show that amenities impact  social development in young children. Excessive use of gadgets harms children's social and emotional development. Harmful effects of electronic device use on children include isolation, sleep disturbances, loneliness, violent behavior, reduced creativity and threats of cyberbullying. Solution to device use in  childhood by limiting device use, supervising children's screen time with parents who play a crucial role, and providing a schedule timely  when children play with devices, so that devices do not hinder young children's social development.