International Journal of Islamic Studies Higher Education

Analysis Problems of Quranic Education Teachers in Indonesia: A Systematic Literature Review

2025-08-11T07:01:37+00:00

Quran teachers play a role in producing a generation of Muslims who are able to read, understand, and memorize the Quran. However, reality shows that there are still many problems faced by Quran teachers in Indonesia. This article aims to identify and analyze the problems faced by Quran teachers in Indonesia. This article uses the Systematic Literature Review method with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) approach. A search was conducted on 25 relevant articles from the Scopus and Google Scholar databases published between 2019 and 2024. These articles were analyzed to identify the main issues and solutions that can be applied to improve the quality of Quran teachers. The analysis results indicate that Quran teachers face various challenges, including i) lack of competence in tajweed, ii) low capacity in tahfidz, iii) monotonous teaching methods, iv) absence of standardized guidelines or learning modules, v) lack of formal training, and vi) insufficient training. All these analysis results highlight the need for interventions in the form of developing comprehensive training modules for Quran teachers, as well as recommendations for regular training programs and competency certification for Quran teachers that can be implemented by the government to promote the improvement of national Quran education quality. This analysis is expected to serve as a strategic guide for the government and educational institutions. This analysis is expected to serve as a strategic guide for the government and educational institutions.

Implementation of Multicultural Education for Students through Seven Values of Islamic History Education in Indonesia

2025-05-31T07:17:26+00:00

A study of the representation of multicultural educational values in textbooks is important because textbooks are the primary tool in the process of internalizing values in students. In the context of Indonesia's multicultural society, it is important to ensure that textbooks reflect diversity and encourage inclusive attitudes from an early age. This study aims to uncover the representation of multicultural educational values in Islamic Cultural History textbooks for secondary schools in Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative method with content analysis, and the data sources were taken from fourteen texts in Islamic Cultural History textbooks for Islamic secondary schools written by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. All books were analyzed using three approaches, namely text analysis, discursive practice, and social practice analysis, as established by Norman Fairclough. The analysis identified seven main messages reflecting multicultural values, including religious tolerance, cross-ethnic collaboration, open and inclusive governance practices, and respect for local wisdom, ethics-based leadership, cultural mixing, and a critical stance toward corruption. These findings underscore the important role of Islamic secondary school textbooks in shaping inclusive educational practices, while also highlighting the need for a more critical and contextual approach to history in multicultural societies.

Contextualizing Fiqh al-Munakahat through Short Filmmaking: A Legal Constructivist Approach

2025-06-04T04:18:53+00:00

This study discusses a project-based learning model in the form of a short film project designed and performed by students themselves. This study aims to analyze the extent to which this short film project is effective and interesting for students in understanding the material on fiqh munakahat. Furthermore, it is interesting to analyze how students are able to build their understanding of the material on talaq ba'in kubra through this short film project. The author uses a multidisciplinary theory, namely the theory of project-based learning in Islamic education and the theory of legal constructivism in analyzing the data. In conducting this research, the author uses a mixed method design approach with a concurrent embedded strategy model. The subjects of this study were eleven students at a boarding school in West Sumatra, Indonesia, who were involved in the short film project. The data analysis technique used by the author was thematic analysis for qualitative data, while the quantitative data analysis technique used a simple statistical test (t-test). The results of this study indicate that the learning model using the short film production project is highly effective in enhancing students' abilities in the following areas: more practical and interactive learning, increased interest and motivation to learn, easier understanding of concepts, and promotion of collaboration and teamwork. Furthermore, from a legal constructivist perspective, it demonstrates that understanding of fiqh munakahat can be developed through real-world experiences in the short film production project itself, rather than solely through lecture-based methods and rote memorization of texts. Thus, short film production is not merely a learning tool but also a constructivist strategy for fostering a deeper and more contextual understanding of Islamic law among students.

Local Wisdom 'Sumbang Duo Baleh' Its Role in Shaping the Religious Character of Elementary School Students

2025-09-20T00:22:10+00:00

Religious character is an important dimension in basic education that aims to shape students to be faithful, pious, and have noble character in accordance with the values of Islamic teachings. This study aims to analyze the role of local wisdom Sumbang Duo Baleh in shaping the religious character of elementary school students. Sumbang Duo Baleh is twelve Minangkabau customary prohibitions rooted in the philosophy of Adat Basandi Syarak, Syarak Basandi Kitabullah. The study was conducted at elementary school, which integrates local Minangkabau content into the curriculum. The research method used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that although there are still obstacles in the form of limited teaching materials and differences in the level of teacher understanding, the implementation of Sumbang Duo Baleh contributes significantly to strengthening students' religious character. The values instilled include behavior that respects others, maintains politeness in dress and speech, and fosters awareness of personal responsibility before Allah SWT. This integration of local wisdom also fosters positive habits in students' daily lives, such as disciplined worship, polite speech, and avoiding reprehensible behavior. These findings confirm that the use of Sumbang Duo Baleh as local content is relevant and effective in supporting the development of students' religious character while simultaneously strengthening Minangkabau cultural identity amidst the currents of modern education.

Integrating Maqasid al-Shariah into Higher Education: Enhancing the Role of Faculty in Achieving the SDGs

2025-08-09T15:05:54+00:00

This study examines the potential of Maqasid al-Shariah as an ethical and educational framework for enhancing the role of faculty members at the University of Zawia in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. A structured questionnaire was administered to 100 lecturers across various disciplines, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings reveal moderate awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals, strong recognition of the relevance of maqasid, but limited institutional implementation in curriculum, governance, and community outreach. Key challenges include insufficient training for lecturers, weak institutional strategies, and limited administrative support. The study contributes a localized model for integrating Islamic ethical values with global development goals and highlights concrete policy implications for strengthening faculty development, curriculum reform, and institutional planning within the Libyan higher education context.

Verbal Soccer Strategy in Fiqh Learning to Improve Student Motivation in Madrasah

2025-09-20T00:18:06+00:00

Fiqh learning in Islamic schools still faces the problem of low student motivation and participation due to the dominance of lecture methods that create a monotonous learning atmosphere. This study aims to describe the application of the Verbal Football strategy in Fiqh learning and analyze its contribution to increasing student learning motivation. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach with observation, interview, and documentation techniques with Fiqh teachers and eighth-grade students of Madrasah Al Falah Padang. The results showed that the application of the Verbal Football strategy packaged in the form of learning tools and student worksheets was able to create an interactive learning atmosphere through an educational game format resembling a soccer match, so that students were more active in discussions, involved in group work, motivated to compete healthily, and showed improvements in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. Thus, the Verbal Football strategy can be an alternative innovation in Fiqh learning that is effective in increasing student learning motivation in Islamic schools and is relevant to be applied in the broader context of religious education.