Integrating Islamic Religious Education in Developing an Islamic Economics Curriculum to Support SDG 1 on Poverty Alleviation

Hilmin (Al-Qur’an Al-Ittifaqiah Institute of Islamic Religion Indralaya)
Dwi Noviani (Al-Qur’an Al-Ittifaqiah Institute of Islamic Religion Indralaya)
Mohammad Faizal (Universitas Indo Global Mandiri, Palembang)
Abdulhafiz Hile (The Islamic Study Department, Faculty of Liberal Arts Dhurakij Pundit University Bangkok DPU)
Meriyati (Universitas Indo Global Mandiri, Palembang)

Profetika: Jurnal Studi Islam
Vol. 25 No. 03 (2024): Profetika Jurnal Studi Islam 2024

Objective: This study aims to analyze the integration of Islamic Religious Education in the development of the Islamic Economics curriculum at the Al-Qur’an Al-Ittifaqiah Islamic Religious Institute (IAIQI) Indralaya, Indonesia, as a strategic effort to support SDG 1 on poverty alleviation. Theoretical framework: Theoretically, this study is grounded in problem-based learning (PBL) and the integration of values-based education, which together provide a framework for cultivating not only cognitive competence but also ethical awareness in economic behavior. Literature review: A review of the existing literature reveals a growing concern regarding the mismatch between Islamic Economics education and real-world economic disparities. Previous studies emphasize the importance of aligning curriculum content with contemporary issues such as economic inequality, unemployment, and community empowerment. Methods: Methodologically, this research employs a qualitative case study approach through document analysis, curriculum review, and semi-structured interviews with faculty members, curriculum developers, and policy stakeholders. Results: The findings indicate that effective curriculum development must incorporate real-life community problems, ethical reasoning, and interdisciplinary knowledge. The inclusion of Islamic Religious Education enhances the moral dimension of economic decision-making and contributes to shaping students as agents of socioeconomic transformation. Furthermore, collaboration between universities, local governments, and community institutions emerged as a critical factor in ensuring the curriculum's relevance and impact. Implications: The implications of this study underscore the urgency of transforming Islamic Economics education into a practical tool for achieving social justice and economic empowerment, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. Novelty: The novelty of this research lies in proposing an integrative curriculum model that explicitly links Islamic values, educational theory, and SDG 1, positioning religious education as a catalyst for meaningful poverty alleviation.