Fatmawati Fadli’s scientific contributions

In Islam, the journey of human life encompasses five main phases: the Realm of the Spirit, the Womb, Worldly Life, Barzakh, and the Hereafter. Each of these phases holds profound significance in understanding the human being as a moral and spiritual entity. This research aims to examine the human life journey from the realm of the soul to the afterlife from an Islamic perspective, and to explore the spiritual and moral values within each phase that are essential for character building and Islamic education. This study adopts a qualitative descriptive method through content analysis of the Qur’an, hadith, and relevant Islamic scholarly works. The findings reveal: (1) the Realm of the Spirit, where every soul testified to Allah’s oneness; (2) the Womb, the phase of physical development and the infusion of the soul; (3) Worldly Life, a temporary stage of trial, responsibility, and worship as Allah’s vicegerent; (4) Barzakh, the transitional stage between death and resurrection; and (5) the Hereafter, the eternal stage of reward or punishment based on one’s deeds. Each phase emphasizes key spiritual and moral responsibilities, which shape an individual’s character and deepen their religious consciousness. A holistic understanding of these stages encourages Muslims to live with purpose, striving for righteousness in this world while preparing for the ultimate goal eternal happiness in the Hereafter. This research contributes to the advancement of knowledge, particularly in the field of self-understanding within Islamic thought.

Educating children in the 21st century is different from it was in the 20st century. Parents in this era face challenges because it is impossible for their children to be away from the Internet and social media. Children become asocial because of their addiction to gadgets and the Internet. However, from the Internet, they may learn different new things that allow them to get information faster than their parents do. Parents must certainly adapt to this change in educating their children so that they are not distracted by the negative effects of incorrect education caused by technological advancements. The purpose of this study is to promote some of the important knowledge that parents must have to educate their children in this century, aside from religious knowledge, as the primary foundation of upbringing in Muslim families. This research undertakes a thorough examination of scholarly work on Islamic education for children and contemporary studies on children's learning in the 21st century. After scrutinizing a range of literature, the researchers identified several pertinent references for this investigation. The results of this study elucidate that in order to effectively nurture their children in the contemporary era, parents are required to possess a profound understanding of Islamic principles alongside a continuous commitment to enhance their comprehension in diverse fields such as parenting techniques, information technology, psychology, and communication strategies.

The physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development determine every aspect of human life, including education. Providing appropriate education for children is determined by the child's developmental stage. The current study aims to describe the stages of human development according to Western and Islamic concepts and their implications in Islamic education. To ensure a comprehensive investment in human beings, attention to religious education and introducing religious instruction from the prenatal stage is deemed necessary, as this period forms the foundation for further development. The research methodology employed in this study is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). After reviewing various literature sources, the researchers selected several references that were relevant to the topic. The study's results indicate that the prenatal phase in Islamic psychology is more extended than Western psychology's. The tamyiz and amrad phases, viewed in Islamic psychology as preparations for entering adulthood, correspond to the Western psychological perspective of puberty. The futuh phase, or the phase of wisdom in Islamic psychology, occurs when a person ages 40, whereas Western psychology labels this as the adult phase. The phase of the Hereafter is considered crucial in Islamic psychology, while Western psychology lacks an afterlife phase. Consequently, Muslims undergo lifelong education from early birth to death. In conclusion, every phase of human life must be educated according to the level of maturity, starting from prenatal, infant, early childhood, school age, adolescent, young adult, mature adult, to late adult.