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Brain-Based Learning in Islamic Education: Integrating Neuroscience, Intellect, and Spirituality Ihsan; Ahmad Lahmi; Dasrizal Dahlan; Rosniati Hakim
Islamic Studies and Education Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): April
Publisher : Suria Academic Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67467/isej.v1i2.134

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The advancement of neuroscience has contributed significantly to contemporary educational discourse, particularly in understanding how the brain processes information, regulates emotions, and supports learning activities. This study aims to examine the integration of neuroscience and Islamic educational perspectives in developing holistic learning strategies. Using a qualitative approach with a library research design, this study analyzes various classical and contemporary sources related to educational neuroscience, brain-based learning, and Islamic educational thought. The findings indicate that learning is a complex neurobiological process influenced by neuroplasticity, emotional conditions, memory systems, and environmental stimulation. Neuroscientific principles such as contextual learning, multisensory instruction, active participation, and emotionally supportive environments are highly relevant for improving educational effectiveness. Furthermore, Islamic educational concepts concerning ‘aql (intellect), tafakkur (reflection), and insan kamil (holistic human development) demonstrate substantial compatibility with modern neuroscience. The study also reveals that the integration of neuroscience and Islamic values can strengthen educational practices by combining cognitive, emotional, moral, and spiritual dimensions simultaneously. Therefore, neuroscience-informed Islamic education offers a holistic and humanistic educational framework capable of producing learners who are intellectually competent, emotionally resilient, spiritually grounded, and ethically responsible. This integration is expected to contribute to the development of adaptive and transformative educational models in addressing the challenges of twenty-first-century education.
DINAMIKA GERAKAN MUHAMMADIYAH JAWA DAN SUMATERA BARAT: ANALISIS HISTORIS, KULTURAL, DAN STRUKTURAL Bukhari Bukhari; Almawadi Almawadi; Ahmad Lahmi; Mursal Mursal
Ensiklopedia Research and Community Service Review Vol 5, No 2 (2026): Vol. 5 No. 2 Februari 2026
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Penerbitan Hasil Penelitian Ensiklopedia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33559/err.v5i2.3762

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This article analyzes the dynamics of the Muhammadiyah movement in Java and West Sumatra by highlighting the historical, cultural, and structural differences that shape the character of the movement in both regions. Although Muhammadiyah promotes a normatively uniform ideology of Islamic modernism, its practices and expressions at the local level exhibit significant variation. This study employs a qualitative approach with a comparative-historical design based on library research. Data are drawn from official Muhammadiyah documents, works of key figures and scholars, and relevant academic literature, and are analyzed qualitatively using the theoretical framework of Islamic modernism, structuration theory, and the concept of cultural negotiation.The findings indicate that Muhammadiyah in Java developed within a cultural context that emphasizes harmony and a hierarchical social structure, resulting in a movement characterized by moderation, persuasive strategies, and gradual change, with institutional strengthening as its primary approach. In contrast, Muhammadiyah in West Sumatra evolved within an egalitarian culture and a critical surau-based intellectual tradition, producing a movement that is more rational, assertive, and argumentative. These differences are not dichotomous; rather, they represent a spectrum of complementary expressions of Muhammadiyah’s Islamic modernism.This study demonstrates that the strength of Muhammadiyah as a national Islamic movement lies in its ability to manage local diversity without losing its ideological identity. The article contributes to the study of modern Islam in Indonesia by emphasizing the importance of contextual approaches in understanding the dynamics of religious movements.Keywords: Muhammadiyah, Islamic modernism, Java, West Sumatra, cultural dynamics.
Integrasi Neurosains dan Nilai-Nilai Islam Dalam Strategi Pembelajaran: Kajian Tentang Otak, Pendidikan dan Belajar Ihsan; Ahmad Lahmi; Dasrizal Dahlan; Rosniati Hakim
Journal of Social, Educational and Religious Studies Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Desember 2025
Publisher : Suria Academic Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67467/jsers.v1i3.47

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Advances in neuroscience have opened new horizons in the field of education, particularly in understanding how the brain functions in the learning process. This article examines the integration of neuroscientific findings and Islamic educational values in designing effective, adaptive, and holistic learning strategies. Using a qualitative literature review approach, the study explores concepts of brain function, the principles of neuroplasticity, and the role of emotions in learning, and relates them to Islamic perspectives on intellect (ʿaql), spirit (rūḥ), and the formation of the insān kāmil (the complete human being). The findings indicate that the learning process is strongly influenced by brain structure and function, including the involvement of emotions and meaningful experiences. Islamic education, through its concepts of intellect and heart (qalb), aligns with neuroscientific approaches in shaping learning systems based on compassion, personalization, and spirituality. Therefore, teachers and Islamic educational institutions need to understand the basic principles of neuroscience in order to create adaptive learning experiences that are spiritually meaningful.
Analysis of Islamic Education Curriculum Development Model Integrating 21st Century Values and Competencies Based Hazirman Hazirman; Devita Lona; Muhammad Husin; Ahmad Lahmi; Rosniati Hakim
An-Nuha Vol 6 No 1 (2026): Islamic Education
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Keagamaan Islam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/annuha.v6i1.910

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This study aims to examine and formulate a model for developing an Islamic Religious Education curriculum based on the integration of Islamic values and 21st-century competencies. The method used is a literature review by examining various scientific sources in the form of books and national and international journal articles relevant to curriculum studies, Islamic education, and 21st-century competencies. The analysis was conducted descriptively and analytically through data reduction, theme categorization, and concept synthesis to build an integrative and contextual curriculum framework. The results of the study indicate that the development of an effective Islamic Religious Education curriculum model requires a paradigm shift from a content-based curriculum to a value- and competency-based curriculum. The integration of Islamic values, including faith, worship, morals, and muamalah, with 21st-century competencies can be realized through the formulation of holistic learning objectives, the development of contextual materials, the application of active and collaborative learning strategies, and authentic evaluation that assesses cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects in a balanced manner. This curriculum model is expected to strengthen the relevance of Islamic Religious Education in shaping students who are religious, have good character, and are ready to face the challenges of global life.
Comparison of Islamic Education Curriculum Evaluation In 2013 Curriculum and Independent Curriculum School and Madrasah Nilawati Nilawati; Meidia Putri; Deti Susmita; Ahmad Lahmi; Rosniati Hakim
An-Nuha Vol 6 No 1 (2026): Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/annuha.v6i1.911

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Curriculum evaluation is an important component in ensuring the achievement of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) learning objectives in schools and madrasahs. The transition from the 2013 Curriculum to the Merdeka Curriculum has brought fundamental changes in the learning evaluation paradigm, in terms of approach, instruments, and the roles of teachers and students. This article aims to comparatively analyze the evaluation of the 2013 Curriculum and the Merdeka Curriculum in the context of Islamic Religious Education learning in schools and madrasas, highlighting aspects of the concept of evaluation, assessment approaches, implementation in the field, challenges faced, and its application to PAI learning. The research method used is a literature review. Data were obtained from various literature sources in the form of books and national and international journal articles relevant to curriculum evaluation, the 2013 Curriculum, the Merdeka Curriculum, and Islamic Religious Education. The analysis was conducted thematically and comparatively to identify similarities, differences, and evaluation trends in both curricula. The results of the study show that the evaluation of the 2013 Curriculum is more structured and oriented towards achieving Core Competencies and Basic Competencies through the assessment of attitudes, knowledge, and skills. Meanwhile, the Merdeka Curriculum emphasizes flexible, contextual, and student-centered evaluation through diagnostic and formative assessments. Overall, the Merdeka Curriculum is considered more adaptive in supporting meaningful PAI learning, although it still requires improvements in teacher readiness and educational system support.
Muhammadiyah Was Born in Java and Raised in Minangkabau: History, Intellectualism, and the Modern Islamic Movement Rifana Wahdi; Ali Amat; Ahmad Lidra; Ahmad Lahmi; Mursal Mursal
Jurnal Kajian dan Pengembangan Umat Vol 8, No 2 (2025):Vol. 8, No. 2 Desember 2025
Publisher : Fakultas Agama Islam Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31869/jkpu.v8i2.7600

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The article Muhammadiyah Was Born in Java and Raised in Minangkabau: History, Intellectualism, and the Modern Islamic Movement discusses the history of the birth of Muhammadiyah as a Modern Islamic movement in Indonesia, focusing on Java as the birthplace and Minangkabau as the place of growth and development and the size of this organization. Muhammadiyah was founded by KH Ahmad Dahlan as a quick response to the condition of Muslims who were trapped in the practice of Tahayul, Bid'ah and Churafat (TBC), the weakness of the education system, the fading of religious thought and resistance to Dutch colonialism. Through qualitative analysis and a historical approach to various library sources, this research targets the causes of the birth, process of spread, acceptance and growth of Muhammadiyah in Minangkabau. The results of this research show that the social and intellectual conditions of Minangkabau society are very much in line with the spirit of reform or tajdid promoted by Muhammadiyah, such as the Islamic scientific tradition, the culture of going abroad for men, as well as the Minang philosophy, adat basandi syarak, syarak basandi kitabullah. This Minangkabau climate has supported the development of Muhammadiyah in Minangkabau, not only as an Islamic organization but also as an intellectual force, impacting educational reform, Islamic thought, and progressive Islam. Consequently, the phrase "Muhammadiyah was born in Java and grew up in Minangkabau" illustrates the historical process of complementarity between Muhammadiyah's ideas and local Minangkabau culture.Keywords: Muhammadiyah, Minangkabau, Intellectualism, Modern Islamic Movement
DARI PURITANISME KE KOSMOPOLITANISME: TRANSFORMASI PEMIKIRAN DAN GERAKAN MUHAMMADIYAH DALAM PERSPEKTIF ISLAM BERKEMAJUAN Asmar Habibi; Muhammad Fauzan; Riko Pilihantoni; Ahmad Lahmi; Mursal Mursal
Ensiklopedia of Journal Vol 8, No 2 (2026): Vol. 8 No. 2 Edisi 2 Januari 2026
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Penerbitan Hasil Penelitian Ensiklopedia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33559/eoj.v8i2.3629

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This article examines the intellectual and organizational transformation of Muhammadiyah from Islamic puritanism toward Islamic cosmopolitanism within the framework of contemporary Islamic thought in Indonesia. Historically, Muhammadiyah emerged as a reformist movement (tajdid) emphasizing the purification of Islamic beliefs and practices through strict adherence to the Qur’an and Sunnah. However, in recent decades, Muhammadiyah has increasingly articulated a cosmopolitan orientation characterized by openness to religious and cultural pluralism, interfaith dialogue, and active engagement in global humanitarian issues. This study employs a descriptive-analytical literature review method, drawing on classical and contemporary scholarly works on Muhammadiyah, Islamic reformism, and Islamic cosmopolitanism. The findings indicate that the shift from puritanism to cosmopolitanism is driven by internal intellectual dynamics, the expansion of modern education and scientific discourse, as well as external factors such as globalization, democratic transformation, and societal pluralism. Empirical examples from the literature demonstrate how the concept of Islam Berkemajuan has been institutionalized through Muhammadiyah’s involvement in education, healthcare, disaster relief, and interfaith cooperation at national and international levels. This transformation does not signify the abandonment of purificatory principles but rather reflects a reorientation of Islamic reform toward inclusivity, ethical universalism, and civilizational engagement. The study concludes that Muhammadiyah’s evolving synthesis of puritanism and cosmopolitanism represents a distinctive model of progressive Islam capable of contributing to both national cohesion and global humanitarian discourse.Keywords: Muhammadiyah, Islamic puritanism, Islamic cosmopolitanism, Progressive Islam, Islam Berkemajuan
PERGESERAN DARI GERAKAN BERBASIS KULTURALISME KE GERAKAN PURITANISME Maltifal Maltifal; Agusrianto Agusrianto; Mursal Mursal; Ahmad Lahmi
Ensiklopedia of Journal Vol 8, No 2 (2026): Vol. 8 No. 2 Edisi 2 Januari 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33559/eoj.v8i2.3683

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The culturalist and puritanical movements are two important currents in the dynamics of Islamic religious thought and practice. Culturalism emphasizes a dialogical approach between religious teachings and local socio-cultural realities, while puritanism focuses on purifying religious teachings based on normative sources deemed authentic. The shift from culturalism to puritanism is a complex phenomenon that cannot be understood through a single discipline alone. Therefore, this paper aims to analyze the basic concepts, historical background, characteristics, and socio-religious implications of this shift through a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing theological, sociological, anthropological, historical, political, and philosophical perspectives. This research employs qualitative methods with a literature review approach and descriptive-critical analysis. The results indicate that the shift from culturalism to puritanism is influenced by changes in religious understanding, social transformation, globalization, and the dynamics of authority and power within Muslim societies. This study emphasizes the importance of an integrative and contextual approach so that the dynamics of religiosity can develop moderately and constructively, avoiding tendencies toward extremism and cultural relativism.  Keywords: culturalism; puritanism; religious movements; Islam; multidisciplinary approach; contemporary Islam
PENDEKATAN MODEL EVALUASI PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM Syukralaili Syukralaili; Muhammad Fauzi; Ermiza Ermiza; Nurhayani Nurhayani; Sandi Jayusman; Aria Putra; Ahmad Lahmi
Ensiklopedia of Journal Vol 8, No 2 (2026): Vol. 8 No. 2 Edisi 2 Januari 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33559/eoj.v8i2.3671

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Learning evaluation is an essential component of the educational process, including in Islamic education, which is characterized by a holistic and transcendental value orientation. Evaluation in Islamic education is not merely intended to measure students’ academic achievement, but also to assess the learning process and the internalization of faith, moral values, and Islamic behavior in students’ daily lives. This article aims to examine the concept of learning evaluation in Islamic education, its philosophical and theological foundations, as well as various approaches and evaluation models that are relevant to the context of Islamic education. This study employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design based on library research. The data sources include the Qur’an and Hadith, classical and contemporary literature on Islamic education, and relevant national and international journal articles on learning evaluation. Data were analyzed qualitatively through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that learning evaluation in Islamic education is integrative in nature, encompassing cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains, and is grounded in the principles of muhasabah, justice, honesty, and responsibility. The evaluation approaches include cognitive, affective, psychomotor, and holistic-integrative approaches. Relevant evaluation models include the CIPP model, the Kirkpatrick model, and evaluation models based on Islamic values. Learning evaluation in Islamic education functions not only as a tool for measuring learning outcomes but also as a means of character development and strengthening students’ faith toward the formation of insan kamil.Keywords: learning evaluation, Islamic education, evaluation models, evaluation approaches, insan kamil
MUTU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DI SEKOLAH DALAM KACAMATA KAMPUS TINJAUAN KURIKULUM, MANAJEMEN, SUPERVISI, DAN HASIL MUTU DI ERA DIGITALISASI SERTA PENGARUHNYA BAGI GENERASI Z Bukhari Bukhari; Muksinin Muksinin; Ahmad Lahmi; Sri Wahyuni
Ensiklopedia of Journal Vol 8, No 2 (2026): Vol. 8 No. 2 Edisi 2 Januari 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33559/eoj.v8i2.3631

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The quality of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in schools plays a crucial role in shaping the character and morals of Generation Z (Gen Z), who are growing up in the era of rapid digitalization. This article presents a critical review from an academic perspective on the quality of PAI, focusing on four main aspects: curriculum, management, supervision, and quality outcomes in the school environment. Digitalization offers significant opportunities and challenges, particularly in the relevance of teaching materials, the effectiveness of institutional management, professional supervision of teachers, and the achievement of educational goals. This analysis uses the framework of contemporary Islamic education and management figures to offer rational arguments and proactive solutions so that PAI can produce graduates who are not only digitally proficient but also strong in faith and noble character. The impact of quality PAI on Gen Z is discussed as key to preparing them to become adaptive and responsible agents of change.Keywords: Quality of Islamic Religious Education, Digital Era, Generation Z, Islamic Religious Education Curriculum, Islamic Education Management, Educational Supervision