Bulletin of Indonesian Islamic Studies
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Bulletin of Indonesian Islamic Studies

Fazlur Rahman's Thoughts on Islamic Education Reform and Its Significance for the Education System in Indonesia

Rasalhaque Daffa Taruna (Unknown)
Eva Dewi (Unknown)
Husaini Nasution (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 May 2025

Abstract

Islamic education plays a vital role in shaping the personality and civilization of its adherents; however, it is currently grappling with an epistemological and methodological crisis that creates a divide between religious knowledge and general knowledge. Rigid and non-contextual educational approaches further contribute to the stagnation of the Islamic education system. This study adopts a qualitative approach, utilizing a literature review method to gather and analyze both primary and secondary sources related to human freedom from the perspective of Islamic education. A descriptive analytical method is employed both deductively and inductively to achieve a deeper understanding of the topic. The focus of the study is on Fazlur Rahman's ideas concerning the integration of knowledge, curriculum reform, and the transformation of teaching methodologies. Rahman argues for an Islamic education that transcends mere rituals, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and social engagement. He advocates for the integration of *tarbiyah* (moral education) and *ta'lim* (the teaching of knowledge), alongside enhancing teacher capacity and proficiency in foreign languages to expand access to knowledge. Rahman's concepts align well with the principles of the 2013 Curriculum, which emphasizes thematic, integrative, and student-centered learning. This article offers a conceptual framework based on Rahman's insights as a viable solution to the epistemological crisis and serves as a reference for the development of integrative, contextual, and adaptive Islamic education.

Copyrights © 2025






Journal Info

Abbrev

biis

Publisher

Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Bulletin of Indonesian Islamic Studies focuses on the study of Indonesian Islamic Issues that developed in society with the textual and contextual approaches. The scope of the study includes: a) Beliefs System in Islam, b) Ideas of Muslim Scholars, c) Ritual System in Islam, d) Traditions or Customs ...