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The role of educators is crucial, as they serve as a source of guidance for students. Educators are expected to be role models for their students; therefore, possessing effective language delivery skills alone is insufficient. They must also uphold ethical values that serve as exemplary standards. An educator should not merely be ʿĀlim fī al-lisān(knowledgeable in speech) but also ʿĀlim fī al-qalb wa al-ʿamal (knowledgeable in heart and action). The Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu ʿalayhi wasallam), the greatest teacher to have ever lived, emphasized this principle. In his well-known hadith, he declared that the purpose of his prophethood was to perfect makārim al-akhlāq (noble character). This noble character should be the primary focus of all individuals who hold the title of "teacher" or "educator." This article aims to examine the role and perception of educators from the perspective of Islamic education. The research employs a qualitative approach using a library research method to collect data. The data sources include books, academic journals, and other relevant references related to the topic of this study. Data collection is conducted by identifying and reviewing reference materials pertinent to the discussion, followed by an in-depth analysis of the collected content. The findings indicate that educators encompass all individuals who contribute to the moral and intellectual development of others in accordance with Islamic principles. These include parents (father and mother), uncles, siblings, neighbors, religious scholars, community leaders, and society at large. Islam places particular emphasis on parents as the first and foremost educators, responsible for laying a strong foundation for their children's future education.