Educational persuasion techniques in Surah Al-Kahf A foundational and analytical study

Abstract

The study aims to derive an educational persuasion framework from Surah Al-Kahf as a Qur’anic model for shaping inner conviction and guiding behavior, responding to the limits of direct instruction in contemporary education. It employs an inductive approach to trace persuasive verses, dialogues, parables, and narratives, and an analytical inferential approach to extract actionable educational principles. The findings show that the research integrates multiple persuasive strategies purposeful storytelling, constructive dialogue, rational argumentation, parables, encouragement and warning, and practical modeling to address mind, emotion, and conduct. The study recommends curriculum development and teacher training to move from mere narration to persuasive analysis and to foster critical thinking through Qur’anic stories.