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The parenting style applied to children is influenced by the various cultures that surround their lives. The differences in parenting styles were found to be very contrasting between those in the west and the east as the cultures are also very different. Existing literature highlights certain comparisons between the influence of parenting styles that exist in the West and the East based on existing cultural influences. Currently, many eastern countries are nominated as farherless countries due to the lack of a father's contribution to parenting. However, in fact, instructions regarding how parenting should be carried out are included in the Koran. This research aims to compare the parenting patterns applied by parents in the west and the east. Next, researchers will see which parenting style is more in line Bersama the teachings of the Koran. This research method uses literature study, Bersama steps to collect data sources, reduce data, and draw conclusions. This research found several western fathering techniques that contrast Bersama eastern fathering expressed by Foo Koong Hean in his book entitled "Intercultural Parenting", including: (1) Responsible for providing knowledge, (2) accompanying in every development, (3) providing motivation , (4) train motor skills, (5) provide quality time, (6) maintain mental health. This turns out to be in accordance Bersama what the Al-Quran explains regarding the role of fathers in parenting through the stories of Prophet Luqman, Prophet Yaqub, Prophet Nuh and Prophet Ibrahim

Al-Quran; fatherless; parenting; modern