Fatimatum Marziya iD, Thameem Ushama iD,
Received 11 February 26 ; Accepted 23 May 26; Published June 2026
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https://doi.org/10.65626/joird.v5i1a3
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Volume: 05 Issue: 01 pp. 33-42     
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Abstract

Muslim parents play a central role in shaping the intellectual, moral, and psychological development of their children. Many Muslim parents suffer from illiteracy, ignorance, and apathy that affect effective child upbringing and learning opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills. In response to the challenges, this paper examines the intellectual biography and scholarly contributions of AbdulHamid Ahmad AbuSulayman (c.1936-2021) in the field of child development. To achieve the objective, this study adopts a qualitative methodology to explore the original writings of AbdulHamid AbuSulayman. Accordingly, it is a form of library research involving the collection and analysis of relevant scholarly materials aligned with the research objectives. The findings reveal that AbdulHamid AbuSulayman's insights into an integrated model of holistic child development are based on Islamic principles that support the child's intellectual, spiritual, and psychological development. This framework presents a balanced approach that nurtures morally responsible and socially engaged individuals. The study also highlights a comprehensive Islamic educational framework that reflects an integrated Islamic worldview and is consistent with AbuSulayman's educational reform agenda.

Keywords: Abdulhamid AbuSulayman, Child Development, Integrated Model, Islamic Education

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Author Biographies

Fatimatum Marziya PhD Researcher, International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Email: [email protected]
Thameem Ushama PhD, Professor, Department of Usul al-Din and Comparative Religion, AbdulHamid AbuSulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, and the ISTAC International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Email: [email protected]

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