The Role of the Father from Buya HAMKA's Perspective in Tafsir al-Azhar

Abstract

Fatherlessness refers to the minimal role of fathers in a child's development, often due to the assumption that fathers are tired from work and therefore unnecessarily involved in household chores and parenting. However, a father's presence significantly impacts a child's development. This study examines this issue in the Tafsir al-Azhar, focusing on Buya HAMKA's interpretation of a father's position, duties, and characteristics. The aim is to systematically explain these three aspects from Buya HAMKA's perspective. This research is a library research using the maud?'i method, focusing on the character of Buya HAMKA. The author refers to primary and secondary sources. The primary sources are the Qur'an and the al-Azhar Tafsir. The secondary sources are books, journals, and other sources related to the topic. The results of this thesis research are that; first, the position of the father according to Buya HAMKA is (1) a leader. This is found in Q.S. al-?aff?t: 100-102, the leadership attitude is seen from the story of the dialogue between the Prophet Ibrahim AS. and Ismail regarding the dream of the Prophet Ibrahim AS. to slaughter his son. And Q.S. at-Tarim: 6, namely the father is responsible for leading his family to avoid the torment of hell. (2) educator. This is found in Q.S. Luqm?n: 13-19. It can be seen in the advice given by Luqman to his son. Second, the duties of the father. The form of a father's duties in carrying out his responsibilities as a leader is to guard and protect his family, whose duty is to protect his wife and children from danger, both physical and moral, which is found in Q.S. at-Tarim: 6. Third, the nature of a father. The ideal role of a father as a leader, educator, and protector in the family, if he has the characteristics of being wise, fair, loving, patient, and exemplary in carrying out his responsibilities, will create a healthy, harmonious, and blessed environment.