Progresiva : Jurnal Pemikiran dan Pendidikan Islam
Vol. 14 No. 02 (2025): July-December

The Integration of the Qur’an and Ḥikmah in the Thought of Majid Irsan al-Kailani Philosophical Foundations and Implications for the Pesantren Curriculum

Samsirin Samsirin (Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Indonesia)
Mahmud Arif (Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Karwadi Karwadi (Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study explores the integration of al-Kitāb (scriptural knowledge) and al-Ḥikmah (wisdom-based education) in the educational philosophy of Majid Irsan al-Kilani and its implications for the pesantren curriculum in Indonesia. Responding to the fragmentation between religious and secular sciences in contemporary education, al-Kilani advocates for a holistic curriculum model that synthesizes divine revelation with rational inquiry. Employing a qualitative library research approach, this study analyzes classical Islamic texts and educational theories to examine how pesantren can effectively integrate scriptural teachings with intellectual and spiritual formation. The research reveals that pesantren possess a distinct epistemological tradition—rooted in kitab kuning, character education, experiential learning, and spiritual mentorship—capable of implementing al-Kilani's integrated framework. The curriculum model includes three progressive levels, emphasizing mastery of jurisprudence, logic, and ethics while nurturing students into morally upright individuals and future Muslim intellectuals. This study concludes that pesantren, when equipped with systematic evaluation and guided by holistic educators (rabbānīyun), are uniquely positioned to produce insān kāmil—individuals who embody faith, knowledge, and ethical leadership in addressing contemporary global challenges.

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progresiva

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Religion Education

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Progresiva: Journal of Islamic Thought and Education. This journal is concentrated on various topics of Islamic thought and education, both those that study the classical Islamic discourse and contemporary themes. Thus, this journal is very open to receive scientific articles that discuss various ...