Safīnah: Indonesian Journal of Sharia and Islamic Sciences
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): January: Safīnah: Indonesian Journal of Sharia and Islamic Sciences

Islamic Education Reform: Integrating Tradition and Modern Pedagogy

Elinda Novita Dewi (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Mahfud Heru Fatoni (Institut Islam Mambaul Ulum Surakarta)
Afkarul Azmi (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Ainur Rofiq Sofa (Universitas Islam Zainul Hasan Genggong Probolinggo)
Achmad Afif Fikri (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Khodijah Asshofiah (UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta)
Fitrahtul Saahira Khairunnisa (UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jan 2026

Abstract

Islamic education is increasingly challenged to remain relevant amid rapid social, technological, and cultural transformations. This article examines Islamic education reform through the integration of traditional Islamic scholarship and modern pedagogical approaches, highlighting its implications for curriculum development, teaching practices, and socio-cultural outcomes. Using a qualitative normative approach based on contemporary literature, this study analyzes how integrative reform models enable Islamic educational institutions to respond to globalization while maintaining their epistemological and ethical foundations. The findings indicate that integrating tradition and modern pedagogy enhances graduate adaptability, ethical competence, and social engagement without undermining religious identity. Furthermore, the reform supports institutional sustainability by aligning educational goals with societal expectations and global educational standards. This study argues that integrated Islamic education reform is not merely a pedagogical adjustment but a comprehensive transformation that redefines the role of Islamic education in modern Muslim societies. The article contributes to the broader discourse on educational reform by positioning Islamic education as a dynamic system capable of balancing continuity and change

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safinah

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Safīnah: Indonesian Journal of Sharia and Islamic Sciences is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the broad fields of Islamic studies and Sharia sciences. The journal serves as an international forum for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to ...