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How RA Ibnu Hazar Jakarta builds a Quranic generation from an early age

From Republika · () Indonesian

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  • The Kemayoran-based early-childhood school says it focuses on Islamic manners, confidence, independence and social skills alongside academic learning.
  • Its programs include Quran and hijaiyah instruction, STEM, arts, languages, sports and three major themed weeks focused on science, Ramadan and language.
  • The school reported several achievements, including third place in the 2026 Jakarta Madrasah Award and finalist positions in English, mathematics and science competitions.

RA Ibnu Hazar Jakarta is presenting early education as more than a race for academic achievement. The Kemayoran school says it aims to develop children who combine Islamic values with character, independence and creativity.

Mahfuz Nur, chairman of the school’s foundation, said early-childhood education should build Islamic manners, courage, independence and the ability to socialize. “RA Ibnu Hazar does not focus only on children’s academic abilities, but also on character building, Islamic manners, independence, courage, and children’s ability to socialize,” he said.

RA Ibnu Hazar does not focus only on children’s academic abilities, but also on character building, Islamic manners, independence, courage, and children’s ability to socialize.

· Mahfuz NurThe foundation chairman described the school’s educational priorities.

The school introduces students to the pillars of faith and Islam, hijaiyah letters and Quran reading through the UMMI method. It also offers STEM, art, language, sports, painting, dance, marching band and an English Club. Its main programs are organized as three themed weeks: Science Week, Ramadan Festival and Language Week.

We want children not only to be smart, but also to be accustomed to doing simple things independently and having good manners in everyday life.

· Mahfuz NurHe explained the school’s goals for early-childhood development.

Mahfuz said the school wants children to become accustomed to simple acts of independence and good conduct in daily life. “We want children not only to be smart, but also to be accustomed to doing simple things independently and having good manners in everyday life,” he said.

RA Ibnu Hazar says it holds an official UMMI license and employs teachers certified in the method. Its implementation includes lessons, regular examinations and institutional reporting. In 2026, the school won third place among Jakarta Islamic kindergartens in the Jakarta Madrasah Award and became a finalist in the national science competition’s English, mathematics and science categories. Earlier achievements included first place in a Central Jakarta kindergarten dance contest, first place in the Karawang regent’s marching-band competition and second place in a West Java provincial marching-band competition.

The UMMI method is the method we use to introduce and teach the Quran to children, including introducing hijaiyah letters.

· Mahfuz NurHe described the school’s licensed Quran-learning program.
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