Traditional Islamic Educational Institutions Research Articles

Investigating the Impact of Teaching and Learning of Religious Institution [pondok] on the Society in Kelantan, Malaysia

The religious learning institution [pondok] is a common form of traditional Islamic educational institution in the archipelagic areas of Malaysia, Indonesia, and southern Thailand. It has been widely known and established, especially in Kelantan, Malaysia, for many years. It is regarded as a significant learning institution since it focuses on lifelong learning concepts. However, there are some crises faced by learners who study at a pondok. These need to be addressed as the learning institution receives negative perceptions from society in general. This study aimed to analyse the perception of the role of religious learning institutions and how this contributes to spreading knowledge so that society can get a better understanding of the concept of learning in a pondok. This study uses both quantitative and qualitative methods; questionnaires were distributed and focus group discussions were conducted among selected research participants. There were 121 research participants for the quantitative studies and five groups for the qualitative study. This study used a purposive sampling method and the participants were selected according to whether they were willing to support the development of the pondok and whether they had experience living near a religious institution. The study revealed that the pondok requires a lot of improvements, especially in spreading religious knowledge and having a good relationship with society. It is also suggested that a proper guideline be provided for every religious learning institution in Kelantan so that it becomes more systematic. It was revealed that the potential of the pondok is to ensure that society gains benefits from these religious institutions. The significance of the current study lies in its analysis of the quality of teaching and learning in religious institutions so that they meet international educational qualification standards.

Reorienting Islamic Education in Aceh: Paradigm and Strategies of Dayah Leaders in the Last Two Decades

This article aims to shed light on Abu's (a Dayah leader in Aceh) paradigm and strategy in reorienting Islamic education inside the dayah educational framework in the last two decades. Even now, the Acehnese people's socio-religious life still accepts and includes the traditional Islamic educational institution known as dayah. However, Dayah must adapt to the dynamics of the changing times to ensure its graduates to participate more fully in society. The Dayah in West-South and East-North coasts of Aceh are the subjects of this qualitative study using a multi-site case study. They are Dayah Asasul Islamiyah in East Aceh, Dayah Madinatuddiniyah Nurul Huda in North Aceh, Dayah Madinatuddiniyah Darul 'Ulumiddin in Southwest Aceh, and Dayah Darussalam Labuhan Haji in South Aceh. The research data was gathered through purposeful-snowballing in-depth interviewing techniques with a variety of informants, including Abu as the dayah's leader. After that, the data is processed using interactive analytic procedures, which include condensing, presenting, and concluding. According to the study's findings, Aceh's dayah leaders' (Abu) paradigm has shifted from being exclusive and orthodox to being inclusive and flexible during the dayah's current period of development. The Mua'dalah programme and the higher education programme Ma'had Aly were both implemented as part of Abu's strategy to reorient Islamic education in dayah, as well as the training of human resources to become educators,

Understanding “Service Learning” in a Traditional Islamic Boarding Schools in Aceh, Indonesia

Traditional Islamic educational institution, known as Dayah, has been popular in Aceh for their ability to produce highly qualified Muslim scholars. This popularity was due to its ability to implement a special type of learning strategy known as beut pubeut or service learning (SL) in the Dayah across Aceh. In spite of the emergence of modern teaching approach, the SL in the Dayah is persistent. Therefore, this research aims to discuss the nature of SL and its strengths and investigate the effectiveness of the SL as implemented in the Dayah. As this is a qualitative study, the data for this research was collected through observation and interviews. The data were analyzed through qualitative procedures, such as coding techniques, and showed several important findings. First, the SL implemented by the Dayah has played an important role in producing charismatic Muslim scholars/Ulema in Aceh. Second, the combination of the SL and modern teaching strategies helps develop students’ competence. Third, internal and external support greatly influences the effective implementation of SL. This study suggests that the service learning with some adjustments needs to be maintained as it benefits not only students and dayah but the community as well.

Integrating Traditional and Modern Educational Methods: An Analysis of Islamic Values in 'Aqīdatu Al-‘Awām and the Application of Problem-Based Learning

Purpose – This study was directed to analyze the Islamic values contained in the Book of ‘Aqīdatu Al-‘Awām and how these values can be taught in a modern context. In this study context, we sought to understand more about the history and context of the Yellow Book formation, specifically the Book of ‘Aqīdatu Al-‘Awām, and how they have influenced and can continue to influence Muslim education and society in Indonesia. This study is essential for understanding the history and role of the Yellow Book in shaping Islamic knowledge and identity in Indonesia, as well as helping the development of effective and relevant teaching methods that maintain these values in the context of modern education. Design/methods/approach – This study has adopted an organized, structured, and systematic literature study research design, intending to explore Islamic values contained in the Book of ‘Aqīdatu Al-‘Awām, as well as offering a suitable learning model to teach it. Data was collected through documentation methods and analyzed using content analysis. Findings – The study found that the Book of ‘Aqīdatu Al-‘Awām encompasses several values of Islamic education, including the value of aqidah, akhlaq, worship education, and Islamic history. We also found that traditional learning models, such as the sorogan or bandongan model, can be enriched by the integration of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) methods, providing opportunities to think critically, engage actively in learning, and develop problem-solving skills. Research implications/limitations – Despite a significant contribution to Islamic education, this study has several limitations. For example, the subjective nature of our approach and data limitations. Therefore, further research needs to validate the effectiveness of PBL integration in the teaching of the book of ‘Aqīdatu Al-‘Awām. Originality/value – This study is unique in analyzing the educational values in the Book of ‘Aqīdatu Al-‘Awām and proposing the integration of PBL in teaching it. These findings make an important contribution to the discourse of Islamic education, by showing how traditional Islamic educational institutions can adapt to modern educational paradigms, while still maintaining their unique identity and values at the same time. Future research is suggested to validate the effectiveness of this integration and explore the balance between traditional and innovative teaching methodologies in Islamic education.

IMPLEMENTATION OF ENGLISH LEARNING AT DALWA ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL IN THE 5.0 ERA FOR GENERATION Z

This research explores the urgency of implementing English language learning at the Dalwa Islamic Boarding School in the 5.0 era, focusing on preparing Generation Z to face global challenges. Era 5.0 brings paradigmatic changes, requiring strategic renewal in traditional Islamic educational institutions such as the Dalwa Islamic Boarding School. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study design. The research results show that the implementation of English language learning at the Dalwa Islamic Boarding School has high urgency. Apart from improving students' English skills, this learning also has a positive impact on the development of critical, collaborative and creative thinking skills. Research implications include recommendations for curriculum development, teaching staff in madrasas, and investment in technology-based English learning facilities. By integrating Islamic values, the Dalwa Islamic Boarding School can play a crucial role in producing a generation that is able to compete globally, while maintaining a strong Islamic identity.

Exemplary Kyai and Santri's Morals in Pesantren: A Case Study of Pondok Pesantren Walisongo North Lampung

Pesantren are traditional Islamic educational institutions that study, understand, explore, live, and practice the teachings of Islam by emphasizing the importance of religious morals as a guide to daily behavior. With the development of the times, technology and modernity are also developing along various lines, which causes the role of a santri to fade, especially in terms of akhlakul karimah in everyday life. This research seeks to analyze the application of exemplary methods in fostering Santri morals at Pesantren Walisongo in North Lampung, Indonesia. The research is field research. Data was obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation to complement research data in problem-solving. data analysis using the inductive thinking method. The population in this study was the caregiver of the Pesantren, the head of the Pesantren, the management, and all students of MA and MTs Plus Walisongo Lampung Utara, while the research sample was taken using the snowball sampling technique. The results of the study found that the application of the exemplary method implemented in the Pesantren Walisongo in North Lampung was effective. This was because it was not only exemplary in worship but consisted of several qudwah (exemplary), namely Qudwah Al-Ibadah, Qudwah Zuhud, Qudwah Tawadhu', Qudwah al Karimah, Qudwah Syaja'ah, Qudwah al Quwad al Jasadiyah, and Qudwah al Hasan al Siyasah

MUSLIM RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP EDUCATION IN THE MINORITY CONTEXT: THE ROLE OF NALEEMIAH INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC STUDIES

This paper studies the role of the Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies as a mediator in empowering Muslim religious leaders through proper Islamic education in Sri Lanka. Considerable criticism is directed towards traditional Islamic educational institutions for not exhibiting contemporary and contextually designed features regarding regional aspects such as the local social-cultural context. Thus, the paper attempts to elaborate on the role of NIIS in empowering Sri Lankan Muslim religious leadership by adopting proper educational philosophy and objectives. It explores its emerging context, development of its curriculum-making process, academic strategy, and recent trajectories and discourses to realise the objectives. The qualitative methodology uses descriptive and analytical types. The paper’s finding offers that contrary to the prevailing meta-narrative that Islamic religious institutions often resist changes, reform themselves, and evolve, the Institute’s case has proven otherwise. However, it is suggested that the changing contexts and their challenges are an opportunity to broaden the institution's societal role, intellectual commitment, and religious leadership.

TRANSFORMASI PESANTREN MENGHADAPI ERA REVOLUSI DIGITAL 4.0

The transformation of pesantren students in the digital era 4.0 is a significant challenge for traditional Islamic educational institutions. This article aims to explain the concept of pesantren in the digital era, the challenges faced, the opportunities that exist, and best practices in facing this transformation. Pesantren has undergone important changes in the digital era 4.0. The introduction of this article provides an introduction to pesantren and summarizes the changes in the digital age. The second part explains the concept of pesantren in the digital era 4.0, including the definition and characteristics of traditional pesantren as well as the concept of digital pesantren that integrate technology in Islamic education. This transformation brings challenges for pesantren students, including the rapid digital revolution, limited technological infrastructure, and anxiety about the negative impact of technology on students. However, this article also reveals opportunities, such as increased access to information and online learning, the use of technology to expand student networks, and adaptive curriculum development. The next section presents some best practices in the transformation of pesantren students. Case studies of pesantren that successfully integrate technology are presented as examples, as well as the importance of the role of educators and pesantren support. Collaboration with educational institutions and the technology industry is also considered important. Challenges in this transformation include changing the paradigm and culture of pesantren, as well as the need for training and capacity building for teachers and students. The development of technological infrastructure is the focus of this transformation. This article concludes that the transformation of pesantren students in the digital era 4.0 is very important. Pesantren need to adapt and innovate as part of the digital revolution. The future view of pesantren emphasizes the importance of adaptation and innovation in facing challenges and taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the digital era 4.0.

Moderasi Beragama Santri Melalui Kurikulum Pondok Pesantren Al-Firdaus Kemiling Bandar Lampung

Facing this increasingly sophisticated global challenge, Muslims are underdeveloped in various sectors, including in the education sector. In addition, it also has the potential to secretly enter radical ideas into the world of Islamic education in pesantren. Pesantren is a traditional Islamic educational institution that is proven to be able to integrate with local culture, so that with pesantren as an institution of Islam which is the religion of rahmatan lil ‘alamin, it is important if religious moderation is included in the pesantren curriculum. This article focuses on two things discussed, namely the curriculum system and the values applied by the Al-Firdaus Kemiling Islamic boarding school in increasing understanding of religious moderation. The purpose of this study is to find out how to derive religion from the curriculum of the Al-Firdaus Kemiling Islamic boarding school. This research method uses a qualitative approach with case studies. This research data was taken through interviews, observations and documentation techniques. The results of this study show that pon pes Al-Firdaus has an integrated curriculum system through four patterns, namely parenting patterns, teaching patterns, santrian patterns, and SIT (Integrated Islamic School) distinctiveness patterns. The values applied by ponpes Al-Firdaus kemiling in increasing the understanding of religious moderation are the value of correct aqeedah, the value of akhlakul karimah, the value of cultural arts and the value of curriculum integration. Through the patterns and values applied, the character of moderate students who are dignified, fair, charismatic, and make Islam a religion of rahmatan lil ‘Alamin.
 Keywords: Ponpes Al-Firdaus, Moderation, Curriculum

Analysis of the Economic Potential of Bangka Belitung Islamic Boarding Schools

Pondok Pesantren, the oldest traditional Islamic education institution, grows independently and develops among Muslims in Indonesia. The existence of pesantren has an important role as a pioneer in the spread of Islamic teachings in Indonesia. Islamic boarding schools have three main functions that are always carried out: First, as a center for the regeneration of religious thinkers. Second, as an institution that produces human resource cadres. Third, as an institution that has the power to empower the community. This study aims to analyze the economic potential of Islamic boarding schools, especially in Bangka Belitung. This research uses quantitative methods. The total population in this study was 34 Islamic boarding schools. The data used in this study were primary data. The data were collected through a questionnaire and then went through validity, reliability, and classical assumption tests. The results of this study indicate that the business potential of Islamic boarding schools in Bangka Belitung is very good. This can be seen from the research results showing that 91.18% have business potential, while those who do not have potential are 2.94%, and those with no sure business potential are 5.88%. Human resources (HR) potential in Islamic boarding schools are very good. This can be seen from the educational background, which reaches 74% for undergraduate, 3% for diploma III, and 23% are still at the elementary and high school level.

Sistem, Tantangan Dan Prospek Pendidikan Islam Di Pondok Pesantren Ribatul Muta’allimin Kota Pekalongan

Islamic boarding schools are traditional Islamic educational institutions that have grown and developed in the midst of Muslim communities in Indonesia and are educational institutions that participate in educating and make a major contribution to Islamic religious education as well as in the implementation of education in Indonesia. The purpose of this article is to reveal the education system, challenges and prospects at the Ribatul Muta'allimin Islamic boarding school in Pekalongan City. This research uses field qualitative methods at the Ribatul Muta'allimin Islamic Boarding School, Pekalongan City. The results of this study found that the pesantren education system is basically a traditional Islamic boarding school education system, where students live together and study religious knowledge under the guidance of a kyai. Islamic boarding schools as Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia also have big challenges such as modernity and radical Islam which continues to develop in Indonesia, especially at the MA Ribatul Muta'allimin Islamic boarding school in Pekalongan City, especially in the Islamic education environment. Moderate Islam that is coveted by Muslims, namely Islam that is friendly and not easily angered, is a teaching that will always be taught in Islamic boarding schools as Islamic educational institutions.

NEW TRANSFORMATION OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AFTER THE ISSUE OF GLOBAL TERRORISM: TOLERANCE NARRATIVE STUDY OF CONSERVATIVE ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOLS IN INDONESIA

Indonesian Islamic education institutions have thrived in the shadow of global terrorism for more than two decades. Global terrorism has now become the driving force behind the change of conservative Islamic education institutions. This study aimed to examine the new transformation of Islamic educational institutions, mainly orthodox boarding schools, prior to the issue of global terrorism. This study dove into the transformation through a shift in conservative boarding schools’ arguments related to the narrative of tolerance. This study was conducted through an empirical study using a qualitative-exploratory approach to several conservative Islamic boarding schools. This study suggested that traditional Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia are becoming more tolerant than in the past. There are three distinct types of tolerance: passive tolerance, active tolerance, and transformative tolerance.The pesantren has demonstrated tolerance thus far by essentially accepting differences and not disrupting others (passive tolerance). Currently, conservative pesantren engage in various social activities of tolerance, including assisting non-Muslims, fostering ties with other religious leaders, and permitting the construction of buildings of worship of other religions inside the Muslim community. Some of these elements are a small portion of the recently little-known active and transforming tolerance of conservative pesantren.

Eksistensi dan Revitalisasi Pesantren di Era 4.0


 Pesantren is the oldest traditional Islamic educational institution in Indonesia. The rapid development of the current of globalization requires pesantren to make changes and developments in order to maintain their existence in society. This study aims to examine the revitalization of the existence of Islamic boarding schools in the 4.0 era by using the library research method, namely research conducted through data collection that is library in nature. The results of this study indicate that the existence of Islamic boarding schools still exists in the midst of globalization, which can be seen from several indicators, namely (1) Moral values ​​remain the guide and reference in all activities and become the main point of the education system developed in it. (2) as a functional educational institution, Islamic boarding schools are able to provide answers to various problems faced by the community. (3) the pesantren education system is quite anticipatory to the needs of the community, (4) Islamic boarding schools always modernize their education system by not only teaching religious sciences, but also teaching general subjects in the national education system. (5) modern pesantren education does not exclude technology education. (6) Islamic boarding school students are given lessons to solve problems in elegant and civilized ways. Efforts that can be developed in an effort to revitalize the existence of Islamic boarding schools include building digital literacy in Islamic boarding schools, and creating channels for Islamic studies.
 Keywords: revitalization, pesantren, era 4.0

ISLAMIC EDUCATION PARADIGM ON RELIGIOUS UNDERSTANDING IN INDONESIA (A CASE STUDY AT ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL OF AL-MUAYYAD SURAKARTA)

This research stems from the anxiety that Islamic boarding schools seen as Islamic educational institutions have different understandings in interpreting religious teachings, so their actualization in society is also different. Al-Muayyad Islamic Boarding School is more moderate, thus it is highlighted as an Islamic educational institution used as a breeding ground for terrorism. This research aims to determine the concept and the implications of education and religious understanding at Islamic Boarding School of Al-Muayyad Surakarta in the community. The type of this research applied descriptive qualitative method of field studies. The data collection used observation, interviews and documentation. Meanwhile, the analysis employed the interpretation of cohesion with the verstehen method. This method means an interpretation attempted to explain the observed sociological phenomena in accordance with the meaning given by the object being observed.
 The results indicate that the Al-Muayyad Islamic Boarding School as a traditional Islamic educational institution aims to understand and practice Islamic teachings by emphasizing moral values. The concept of Islamic education implemented by Al-Muayyad Islamic Boarding School is in the process of creating integrated values and students’ personalities. First, the commitment of Islamic education to tafaqquh fi al-din. Second, long term education. Third, the concept of integrative education. Fourth, to display the concept of Islamic education as a whole. Al-Muayyad as a salafiyah Islamic Education places Islam as a manhaj al-fikr, building an Islamic character that is tawasuth and inclusive. Aswaja as manhaj al-fikr provides a frame in the creation of Islam respecting tradition, pluralism, tolerance, democracy and other humanistic values in accordance with the concept of maqashid al-syariah which includes five basic human rights. The concept of jihad is comprehended as a form of attitude and response to existing human values, in addition to Al-Muayyad as a sub-culture of society.

A SURAU IN THE RANTAU MINANGKABAU REGION: Portrait of Traditional Islamic Educational Institutions in West Pasaman

The study aims to expose the pattern of education in surau as a traditional islamic education institution located in the minangkabau chain, west Pasaman. The pattern of education is seen in terms of the many aspects of education, educators, participants, materials and learning methods used. The western surau region is interesting because it is demographic in the west sumatran region, with its multicultural population, such as minang, mandailing, Java, and Batak, but surau as a traditional islamic education institute minangkabau continues to exist in this area. This type of research is qualitative with observation, interviews, and documentaries. The subject of this study is scholars and teachers who teach in surau, public and tribal leaders, children and youth. The study found, first, surau in the western market continues to exist on a broad scale, namely, education for children, youth, adult parents, and elderly parents. Second, educators who teach are clerics of religious science who have studied at islamic institutions such as madrasarah, boarding schools, or islamic colleges. Fourth, materials that are taught mostly islamic studies, for the children's level emphasize on reading the Qur'an, youth associated with the development of Islamic Religious Education at the school/madrasah, for the parents of the taklim council emphasize on understanding the basics of akidah and guidance in practical worship, while parents and older ones place greater emphasis on tasawuf studies by the suluk method. The research has contributed to a study of the original islamic education institute of minangkabau that exists in branches that are already in contact with other ethnic groups, such as in the West Pasaman.
 Keywords : traditional education, Surau, west Pasaman

The Social, Political, and Cultural Perspective of Islamic Education in Palembang Malay: A Continuous Evaluation from the Dutch Colonial Period to Today

This study presents the historical concept of Islamic culture and Islamic teachings/education in the Malay Archipelagos of Indonesia while reviewing Islamic culture and teachings/education research. It also describes Islamic education's evolution in Malay from the Dutch Colonial Period to the modern digital world from various social, political, and cultural perspectives. A library and normative research approach were conducted using descriptive-qualitative secondary data analysis. This study used secondary data from books, journals, institutional reports, research, and the internet. The results revealed that, during the Sultanate of Palembang, the traditional Islamic educational system and institution prevailed in Palembang, but after the colonial government came to power, Islamic education was marginalized. Today, numerous Islamic educational institutions in Palembang have transformed the system and institution of Islamic education in this region, starting from teaching religion at home, langar, or the mosque. Moreover, nowadays, the digital world has opened more horizons for informal and instant interactions between Islamic scholars and the community to learn about Islam and follow Islamic teachings, which provide a complete code of conduct.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING IN PESANTREN IN INDONESIA: DEVELOPMENT AND CHALLENGES

Pesantren is a traditional Islamic educational institution that studies religious knowledge (tafaqquh fi al-dîn) with an emphasis on moral formation of students so that they can practice it with the guidance of kiai and make the kitab kuning book as the primary source and the mosque as the center of activity. The growth of Pesantren as a traditional Islamic boarding school in the urban area has demonstrated that there have been changes in the pesantren itself. However, its existence has not been influenced by sociopolitical, economical, or cultural changes, it does not mean Pesantren does not face problems and challenges externally or internally. This article will talk about some issues such as the development of Pesantren: historical point of view, Pondok Pesantren today and of course the challenges which are occurring around.

Eksistensi dan Revitalisasi Pesantren di Era 4.0

Pesantren is the oldest traditional Islamic educational institution in Indonesia. The rapid development of the current of globalization requires pesantren to make changes and developments in order to maintain their existence in society. This study aims to examine the revitalization of the existence of Islamic boarding schools in the 4.0 era by using the library research method, namely research conducted through data collection that is library in nature. The results of this study indicate that the existence of Islamic boarding schools still exists in the midst of globalization, which can be seen from several indicators, namely (1) Moral values ​​remain the guide and reference in all activities and become the main point of the education system developed in it. (2) as a functional educational institution, Islamic boarding schools are able to provide answers to various problems faced by the community. (3) the pesantren education system is quite anticipatory to the needs of the community, (4) Islamic boarding schools always modernize their education system by not only teaching religious sciences, but also teaching general subjects in the national education system. (5) modern pesantren education does not exclude technology education. (6) Islamic boarding school students are given lessons to solve problems in elegant and civilized ways. Efforts that can be developed in an effort to revitalize the existence of Islamic boarding schools include building digital literacy in Islamic boarding schools, and creating channels for Islamic studies.
 Keywords: revitalization, pesantren, era 4.0

The Cultural Survival of Traditional Islamic Education: Dayah Ulee Titi in Modern Aceh, Indonesia

Studies of traditional Islamic educational institutions have tended to show these institutions playing a less prominent social role as society has modernized. This research seeks to show a different phenomenon, namely one in which a traditional Islamic educational institution ( dayah ) has been able to endure and maintain its important role in society. The socio-cultural dynamics of Aceh have had a contribution to the continued existence of the dayah in the new media era. Analysis shows that, even as other traditional educational institutions have been marginalized, Dayah Ulee Titi has grown significantly. It recommends a more in-depth study into the dynamic relationship between traditionalism and modernism to explore how the two co-exist in the field of education.

Menilik Peran Pesantren dan Madrasah dalam Menangkal Radikalisme di Indonesia

Education, both formal and non-formal, has a very vital role in the process of deradicalization in Indonesia. However, education can also be a forum for radicalism to emerge, considering that there are several schools that are made different with certain concepts to instill radicalism. This article provides a description to see how Islamic boarding schools and madrasas in Indonesia counteract radicalism in Indonesia. Islamic boarding schools are traditional Islamic educational institutions that exist to understand, appreciate and practice the teachings of the Islamic religion (tafaqquh fiddin) by emphasizing religious morals as guidelines for daily life in society. Pesantren is the oldest educational institution in Indonesia which has an important contribution in educating the nation's life. This institution deserves to be taken into account in the development of the Indonesian nation in the fields of education, religion and morals. Viewed historically, pesantren have had extraordinary experiences in fostering, educating and developing the community around them. Keywords: pesantren, madrasah, radicalism