THE HOLY QURANIC CIVILITY: STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING BULLYING IN CONTEMPORARY INDONESIAN SCHOOLS

Abstract

This paper examines the issue of bullying in Indonesian schools through the lens of The Holy Quranic verses by employing the paradigm of tafsīr-i-‘amalī (applied exegesis) to formulate behavioural patterns grounded in The Holy Qur’ān. The interpretive findings are integrated into the school curriculum as a preventive framework against bullying. The behavioural model derived from tafsīr-i-‘amalī is conceptualized as a code of conduct, a distinctive approach that differentiates this study from previous exegetical works. The findings of exegesis with paradigm of tafsīr-i-‘amalī are as follows: The Holy Qur’ān teaches the attitudes of compassion and respect by practicing sharing meals and participating in charity movements in school. Students are trained to become forgiving individuals and practice of smiling and greeting. Bullying often started from ignorance or misunderstanding so students are trained not to hastily draw conclusions without knowing their certainty (bad prejudice), students trained to speak with kindness, gentleness, and politeness. Not responding to verbal bullying behaviour to avoid conflict. The school clearly defines sanctions for bullying perpetrators. This paper argues by emphasizing the values of The Holy Qur’ān and internalizing them into daily practice, can effectively combat cases of bullying in school. Referring to The Holy Qur’ān the school trains students to become compassionate and forgiving individuals, free from negative prejudice, and committed to speaking and behaving politely. In addition, the school should provide accessible reporting channels for students who experience bullying and impose firm and proportionate sanctions on perpetrators. In this way, the school environment becomes safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for all students.