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RELIGIOUS MODERATION VALUES IN THE SONG
"ONE BIG FAMILY" BY MAHER ZAIN
A THESIS
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Sarjana Pendidikan (S1) Degree in the field of English
Education (TBI)
By:
Harisul Falah 1710510067
INSTITUT AGAMA ISLAM NEGERI KUDUS FAKULTAS TARBIYAH
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH EDUCATION
2022
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KEMENTERIAN AGAMA RI
INSTITUT AGAMA ISLAM NEGERI KUDUS FAKULTAS TARBIYAH
JI. Conge Ngembalrejo PO. Box 51, Kudus 59322, Telp. (0291) 432677 Website: www.iainkudus.ac.id
APPROVAL SHEET
RELIGIOUS MODERATION VALUES IN THE SONG
“ONE BIG FAMILY” BY MAHER ZAIN
A Thesis
Prepared and submitted by:
Harisul Falah 1710510067
Approved by:
Kudus, March 25th 2022
Consultant
Anisah Setyaningrum, M.Pd NIP. 198602102015032008
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MOTTO
“The highest result of education is tolerance”1 (Helen Keller)
“Moderation and Tolerance are unique qualities of a Moslem and are the beauty of Islam”2
(Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Tahir Ul Qadri)
1 Helen Keller, Optimism: An Essay, (Auckland, The Floating Press:
2013), 18.
2 Mohammad Tahir Ul Qadri, Ahlus Sunnah World (@ahlussunnahworld_) on Instagram, accessed on March 13th, 2022, from:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CZZpZd7vnG8/?utm_medium=copy_link
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DEDICATION
Alhamdulillah, for His grace and guidance, the writer was able to finish this thesis well. This simple work is dedicated to:
1. Allah ﷻ who does not stop opening the door of repentance, and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who has guided us to the right path
2. Mother who is always there when I'm sad or happy, father who support and always pray for me.
3. For the Tarbiyah lecturers, especially the beloved English Education Department lecturer who unceasingly guiding me and giving me a lot lessons and experiences.
4. For family and friends who always give moral support for me.
For TBI friends from the 2017 class who have accompanied and always provided support.
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ACKNOWLEDGE
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim,
Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin, all Praises to Allah ﷻ for His blessings, mercy, and guidance which is always bestowed upon the author, so that he can complete the thesis entitled "Religious Moderation Values in the Song One Big Family by Maher Zain" as a requirement to complete the undergraduate program (S1) in the Tarbiyah Faculty in English Education Department IAIN Kudus.
Then Shalawat and Salam are always offered to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who has taught us glorious values.
Finally, this thesis had been accomplished well within support, guidance, advice, and encouragement from many people and institutions. Therefore, the researcher would like to express the deepest gratitude to:
1. The Rector of IAIN Kudus, Dr. H. Mundakir, M. Ag.
2. The Dean of Faculty of Tarbiyah of IAIN Kudus, Dr. H.
Abdul Karim, M.Pd.
3. The Head of English Education Department, Hj. Alfu Nikmah, M.Pd.
4. The academic advisor, Anisah Setyaningrum, M.Pd. who has been willing to spend time, energy, and thoughts to provide guidance and direction in the preparation of this thesis.
5. All of the lectures of the Faculty of English Education Department.
6. My beloved mother, father, brother, and sister for being my constant source of unconditional love, for the sincere prayer for me. May Allah always give His Blessing.
7. All of my friends from the English Education Department, who have given encouragement and become good friends to exchange ideas while on campus. You all are great people.
8. All parties that the author cannot mention one by one, who have supported me.
9. And lastly, also to all of the people who come and go in my life, who always have part in my life. Thank you.
Finally, the researcher realizes that this thesis is still far from being perfect. Therefore, the researcher will be happy to
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accept constructive criticism in order to make it better. The researcher apologizes for any mistakes that have been made.
Hopefully this thesis can provide benefits to encourage further research. Aamiin.
Kudus, March 25st, 2022
Harisul Falah NIM. 1710510067
