�Maqashid Al-Sharia� Perspective for Character Building among Street Children in Makassar, South Sulawesi.

Abstract

Negative images to street children have raised attention for all those concerned about the street children�s character building. This article discusses three basic problems; the street children reality in Makassar city, fostering and emergence of factors of street children and �maqashid al-sharia� principles on character building for the street children in Makassar, South Sulawesi. In the perspective of �maqashid al-sharia�, the position of street children clearly has rules and normative legal basis. Fostering children's character has a fundamental meaning which is the basis of values to change the fate of children, as well as a comprehensive approach to man in spiritual education and noble character. This article meant to emphasize the role of �maqashid al-sharia� perspectives in character building; therefore, street children of Makassar will struggle toward a better future.