Penelitian Semula Terhadap Konsep Sastera Kanak-Kanak Islami

Children are the ones who need to be exposed to useful reading materials. An abundance of children books in the market calls for an evaluation of its content to ensure that children read appropriate reading materials. For Muslim children, their reading materials should be in line with Islamic teachings and all elements that are contrary to Islam should be avoided. Based on this issue, the paper will explain the need for a review of the concept of Islamic Children’s Literature. This study refers to highlight the importance of the concept so that literary books for Muslim children can help them understand Islam. This study was conducted by using a content analysis approach involving the views of several scholars on Islamic Children’s Literature. The results of this study consist of several points of view which are the need of correcting misunderstandings about Islamic Children’s Literature and intensifying the discourse on the concept in Malaysia. In addition, efforts to examine the content of literary reading materials for children should always be done to ensure its accuracy with the Islamic worldview. Besides, the empowerment of al-sirah al-nabawiyah as the main literary texts for Muslim children should be given a priority.