Integrating Love-Based Curriculum in Arabic and Indonesian Language Education A Conceptual Framework for Arabic Ed-ucation Students at As'adiyah Islamic University Sengkang

Abstract

This conceptual article proposes a framework for implementing the Love-Based Curriculum in Arabic and Indonesian language education among students at As'adiyah Islamic Univer-sity Sengkang. The Love-Based Curriculum, conceptualized by Prof. Dr. KH. Nasaruddin Umar, M.A., emerged alongside the 2024 Istiqlal Declaration, emphasizing compassion, tolerance, and humanistic values in education. This article explores theoretical foundations, practical implementation strategies, and anticipated benefits of integrating love-based prin-ciples into language pedagogy. The framework encompasses three dimensions: philosophi-cal underpinnings rooted in Islamic educational traditions and contemporary pedagogical theories, practical applications in Arabic and Indonesian classroom contexts, and assess-ment approaches aligned with humanistic values. By integrating cognitive, affective, and spiritual dimensions, the Love-Based Curriculum offers transformative potential for lan-guage education in Islamic higher education institutions, fostering linguistic competence alongside character development, intercultural understanding, and social-emotional growth. This conceptual framework provides guidance for educators and curriculum designers seeking compassionate, student-centered approaches to language instruction.