TAFAKUR AND ITS EFFECT ON THE FORMATION OF STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS (A Semantic-Psychological Study)

Abstract

The aim of this study is to describe the definition of “tafakr” in the semantic-psychological studies. The object and function of tafakur is also an important focus of study. Finally, this study focuses on how tafakur as a thinking activity can have implications for students' daily attitudes and behaviours. The method of analysis in this study used a literature review. In this study, it is explained that according to its depth, tafakur is different from ordinary thinking activities (tafkir) which are only objected to world problems that are not based on faith. Students also need to be directed to think about their own objects, nature, and also non-empirical objects such as heaven, hell and so on (except for thinking about the Essence of God). Tafakur has a great influence on students in terms of; the process of contemplation, awareness of God's power, introspection, and the cognitive and affective unity referred to in the Qur'an as ulul albab.