Suluah Pasaman
Vol 4 No 2 (2026): On Progress

Rahmah El Yunusiyah and the Transformation of Muslim Women's Education in Indonesia

Syahruddin Syahruddin (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat, Indonesia)
Syafril Syafril (Universitas Islam Indragiri, Indonesia)
Bukhari Bukhari (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat, Indonesia)
Nofrizal Nofrizal (STAI Madrasah `Arabiyah (STAIMA) Bayang, Pesisir Selatan, Sumatera Barat)
Desi Asmaret (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat, Indonesia)
Sri Wahyuni (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat, Indonesia)
Riki Rahman (Pusat Pengajian Umum dan Kokurikulum Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study analyzes the educational thinking of Rahmah El Yunusiyah and her contribution to the transformation of Muslim women's education in Indonesia. Against the backdrop of limited access to education for Muslim women in the early 20th century due to patriarchal social and cultural constructs, Rahmah El Yunusiyah founded Diniyyah Puteri in 1923. She introduced an Islamic educational model that integrated religious knowledge, general knowledge, character building, and life skills, making her a significant pioneer. This study uses library methods with a historical and descriptive-critical approach. The findings show that Rahmah's thinking, shaped by the Minangkabau context, the Islamic renewal movement, and personal experience, focuses on women's empowerment through holistic and integrative education. Its implementation in Diniyyah Puteri includes a comprehensive curriculum, emphasizing character education, independence, and women's leadership. Rahmah's thinking has proven to be relevant both historically and contemporary, aligning with the challenges of the digital era, Society 5.0, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in realizing gender equality and sustainable development. Her intellectual legacy provides a crucial reference for the development of inclusive and progressive Islamic education.

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Journal Info

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suluhpasaman

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Religion Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

This journal aims to present the results of the latest research and scientific studies in the field of Islamic Education and Dawah, as well as encouraging the development of educational thoughts and practices based on Islamic religious values. This journal is a platform for academics, researchers ...