Strategies for Strengthening Moral Education in the Quranic Thought of Imam Khamenei (May His Shadow Last)

Human beings are born with a pure nature, and to actualize this innate purity, they must undergo religious education. Therefore, they should become familiar with various aspects of religious education, including its moral dimension. The Holy Quran, which introduces itself as a guide towards growth and development, provides numerous strategies for the moral education of individuals. Influenced by the Quran, Imam Khamenei has frequently emphasized various aspects of religious education, particularly "moral education," in his speeches and written works. This study aims to explore his scholarly and Quranic character by analyzing his approaches and strategies for strengthening moral education, utilizing a descriptive and analytical method based on library resources. Imam Khamenei, as one of the most prominent Quranic figures in the Islamic world, has proposed various perspectives on moral education, inspired by Islamic sources, especially the Holy Quran. The findings of this research indicate that, based on Quranic principles, Imam Khamenei has provided effective strategies for strengthening the moral dimension of religious education. These include emphasizing the necessity of reminding students of God, warning them about the temptations of Satan and the commanding self (Nafs al-Ammarah), enlightening them about the teachings of the prophets, encouraging obedience to divine commands, adhering to human nature (Fitrah), utilizing youth as an opportunity, providing a suitable environment, offering advice, and establishing an Islamic governance system.