EDU-RELIGIA : Jurnal Keagamaan dan Pembelajarannya
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Edu-Religia: Jurnal Keagamaan dan Pembelajarannya

Decolonizing Islamic Education: Muslim Intellectual Critiques of Western Educational Hegemony during the Colonial Period

Hafizul Husni (Pasca Sarjana Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Zuhdiyah (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Maryamah (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)
Nyayu Soraya (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study examines the transformation of Islamic education during the colonial period and the intellectual responses of Muslim scholars to Western educational hegemony through a systematic literature review (SLR). Colonial expansion introduced modern secular schooling systems that significantly reshaped educational institutions in many Muslim societies. These reforms produced a dual educational structure in which Western schools operated alongside traditional Islamic institutions such as madrasah and pesantren, influencing knowledge hierarchies, language policies, and educational authority. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol, this study systematically analyzed scholarly publications retrieved from the Scopus database to identify major themes and theoretical perspectives in the literature. The findings reveal four key patterns: the institutional transformation of Islamic education under colonial policies, the emergence of educational dualism, the intellectual responses of Muslim scholars to Western epistemological dominance, and the growing relevance of decolonial perspectives in contemporary educational debates. The review highlights the resilience of Islamic educational institutions in preserving religious knowledge traditions while engaging with modern knowledge. These findings contribute to discussions on the decolonization of education and the development of culturally grounded educational frameworks in Muslim societies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

edureg

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Subject

Education

Description

The purpose of this journal is to publish scientific works from national and international lecturers, researchers, students, and practitioners to present their new ideas, concepts and theories in Indonesian language and literature education such as: 1. The research results of islamic edication. 2. ...