Ahmad Suprayitno
Universitas KH. Abdul Chalim Mojokerto

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Islamic Education as a Means of Strengthening Tolerance Among Religious Communities Ahmad Suprayitno
International Journal of Islamic Education Studies Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Islamic Education Studies
Publisher : Badan Usaha Milik Desa Berkaho Pungpungan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64084/ijies.v2i1.169

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Islamic education plays a strategic role in fostering attitudes of tolerance among religious communities within plural societies. However, despite extensive discussions on Islamic education and tolerance, there is still limited integrative analysis examining how Islamic education can systematically strengthen tolerant character amid contemporary social polarization. This article aims to analyze the concept, implementation, and challenges of strengthening Islamic education as a means of shaping tolerant character through a literature review approach. The discussion emphasizes that Islamic education is not only oriented toward spiritual and intellectual aspects but also toward social dimensions that cultivate values of justice, empathy, and respect for differences. The implementation of tolerance values is carried out through curriculum integration, educators’ role modeling, inclusive educational environments, innovative learning methods, and community-based social activities. On the other hand, Islamic education faces challenges in the form of digital social polarization, limited curriculum integration, insufficient pedagogical capacity of educators, minimal cross-community collaboration, and suboptimal utilization of technology. Analysis using the grand theory perspective of structural functionalism indicates that education functions as a mechanism for maintaining social order and harmony. The findings highlight that strengthening tolerance-based Islamic education contributes to shaping moderate and religious individuals while supporting the stability of multicultural societies. With an adaptive and comprehensive approach, Islamic education can serve as an agent of peace and social integration.
Analysis of the Roles and Functions of Islamic Education Leaders in Improving Educational Services Ahmad Suprayitno
Journal of Innovative Islamic Education Management Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Innovative Islamic Education Management
Publisher : CV. Agrapana Media

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65789/jiiem.v1i1.46

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The main issue underlying this study is the suboptimal role of Islamic educational leaders in carrying out their duties and functions comprehensively, resulting in the quality of educational services in many institutions not meeting the expected standards. Weak leadership in the areas of planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling has led to ineffective and unsustainable learning services, administrative services, and character development programs. This study aims to analyze the duties and functions of Islamic educational leaders and their contribution to improving the quality of educational services. The research employs a library research method with a descriptive qualitative approach, analyzing various academic sources such as books, scholarly journals, and relevant research documents. The findings reveal that leaders who understand Islamic values and modern leadership theories are able to carry out managerial and spiritual functions synergistically to enhance educational service quality. Visionary, adaptive, communicative, and integrity-driven leaders are proven to encourage the creation of higher-quality, responsive, and character-oriented educational services. The implications of this study emphasize that improving the quality of Islamic education depends heavily on leadership capacity, thus requiring continuous leadership development, professional management practices, and the integration of Islamic values throughout all educational service processes.