Teaching Islamic values through traditional stories

This research is motivated by the lack of appreciation to explore values Minangkabau story, even though report also conveys a religious message. By using close reading technique, this paper interprets various moral messages contained in 11 stories, namely Anak Mudo, Limau Anyuik, The Honest Child, Batu Manangih, Boncah Tangkuluak, Carito Bukik Balacan, Kuciang jo Harimau, Rumah Raksasa, Urang Kayo Sampilik, Kawan nan Setia,, and Tupai Limbek. From analysis were found, such as honesty, respect for mothers, humility, mutual help. morality seen be Islamic character, based on two measuring tools Gus Dur regarding principle/consistency sincerity message content, reality people's customs intertwined with Islam. story articulates community's ability cultivate themselves adhering traditions Islam.Keywords: Morality, Value, Message, Story, Islam