Analisis Pesan Dakwah Karakter Ikhlas Dalam Cerpen "Di dalam Lembah Kehidupan" Karya Hamka

Abstract

Short stories are a written communication tool with a concise storyline, in which authors often embed deep meaning, making them a medium for da'wah. By definition, a message is conveyed through symbols, while da'wah is an invitation to goodness using various methods and media, one of which is written media known as da'wah Bil Kitabah. The short story collection In the Valley of Life by Buya Hamka, written in the 1930s-1940s, contains twelve short stories portraying the turning wheel of human life, alternating between happiness and sadness. Many of its sentences carry meanings reminding readers to remain grateful and surrender everything to Allah SWT. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through textual observation and processed using content analysis focusing on sentences and paragraphs containing the message of sincerity (Ikhlas)—a pure temperament in which a person hopes only for Allah SWT's blessing in living life. The results show that this sincere character appears in the stories through behavior, inner practices, and living life as it should be, with full gratitude. Accepting life's trials by continuing to live with full obedience, without protest or complaint, while striving to reconcile one's heart, is a form of sincerity.