Qur’an’s Solutions to Sexual Harassment and Handling in Islamic Educational Institutions: An Ethical, Legal, and Character Education Approach

Abstract

Sexual harassment in the educational environment is a serious problem that threatens human dignity, the psychological safety of students, and the noble goals of Islamic education. Ironically, these cases also occur in educational institutions based on Islamic values. This paper aims to analyze the solutions of the Qur’an in efforts to prevent and handle sexual harassment in Islamic educational institutions through three main approaches, namely Qur’anic ethics, Islamic law, and character education. This research uses a library research method with a thematic approach (maudhu’ī) to the verses of the Qur’an and hadith related to self-respect, social manners, and justice. The results of the study show that the Qur’an lays a strong foundation in the form of the protection of honor (ḥifẓ al-’irḍ), control of views and orgasms, the prohibition of approaching adultery, and the command to uphold justice. These values must be integrated into the curriculum, institutional policies, and school culture through character education that emphasizes piety, shame (ḥayā’), and moral responsibility. Thus, the Qur’an not only serves as a normative source, but also as a practical guideline in realizing a safe, dignified, and protection-oriented Islamic educational environment.