al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026)

Genealogy and the Dialectics of Modernity: Tracing the Historical Roots of Nusantara Islamic Education Hybridity (17th Century to the Digital Era)

Waliya Purnama Sari (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Indah Wigiati (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Fajri Ismail (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Yuniar Yuniar (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Apr 2026

Abstract

This article analyzes the genealogy and dialectics of modernity as a strategic foundation for the transformation of Islamic education in Nusantara from the 17th century to the digital era. The study aims to dissect the consciousness structure behind the evolution of Islamic educational institutions as they transition from traditional entities to contemporary hybrid models. Using a qualitative design with a historical-phenomenological approach, this analysis traces the historical trajectory starting from the Jawi-Haramain transnational networks, the pesantren system, to the dialectical responses against colonialism and digital disruption. Research findings indicate that Islamic education in Indonesia has successfully constructed a 'third space' through 'genius acculturation,' shielding the institution from the dichotomy of secularism and extreme conservatism. The dialectics between tradition and modernity have produced competitive hybrid typologies that are now evolving into digital ecosystems. The study concludes that the transformative power of Nusantara Islamic education lies in its resilience in reconciling divine authority with technological literacy, offering a prototype for future Islamic education that is resilient to global disruption without losing its spiritual identity.

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Afkar_Journal

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Social Sciences

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al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is published by Association of Secondment Lecturers (Asosiasi Dosen DPK) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung Indonesia. Focus of al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is on publishing original empirical research articles and theoretical reviews of Islamic Studies, ...