<![CDATA[Many challenges in managing Islamic educational institutions are due to planning concepts not based on the Qur'an and hadith. Therefore, this study aims to conduct an in-depth analysis of the concept of Islamic education planning, especially on the criteria and principles underlying the planning and identify important indicators of sustainable education planning. This research is a qualitative study with a library research approach consisting of topic selection and problem formulation, data collection, data evaluation and selection, data analysis, discussion, and conclusion drawing. The results found that planning in Islamic education must fulfil the criteria of being regular, thorough, procedural, according to science, and careful (QS. As Shaff: 4, Al Hasyr: 18, Al Fathir: 11, Al Hadid: 22, Al Anfal: 60). Furthermore, the principles of planning should be efficient, effective, flexible, selective, open, co-operative and participatory, interdisciplinary, for mutual progress, human resource development, and objective, rational and systematic. This research makes an important contribution to the management of Islamic education by emphasising the importance of planning based on the Qur'an and hadith. Implementing these criteria and principles will enable educational institutions to improve management quality, strengthen competitiveness and be more responsive to global challenges. Implementing planning criteria and principles based on the Qur'an and hadith can enhance the quality of Islamic education management, strengthen institutional competitiveness, and address global challenges sustainably.]]>
