Journal of Contemporary Islam and Muslim Societies
Vol 10, No 1 (2026)

LEARNING FROM EGYPT: An ‘Ulamâ’ Regeneration Initiative at MA Al-Azhar Asy-Syarif, North Sumatra

Dedi Sahputra Napitupulu (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Tarbiyah Al-Ittihadiyah Labuhanbatu Utara)
Ahmad Asrin (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

The shortage of qualified ‘ulamâ’ in Indonesia remains a serious concern. This study examines the ulama regeneration initiative at MA Al-Azhar Asy-Syarif, which integrates the National, Cambridge, and Azhari curriculums. Using a qualitative design, data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis involving institutional leaders and curriculum managers. The findings show that curriculum planning is conducted collaboratively with academic validation from Al-Azhar University, producing a design that balances textual and rational sciences within the moderation paradigm. Implementation involves the use of classical texts, intensive language reinforcement, study circle activities, and a text-based learning model while responding to contemporary needs. Evaluation is carried out through continuous monitoring to maintain alignment with learning objectives and competency standards. The study demonstrates that the model offers strategic potential for strengthening ‘ulamâ’ regeneration in Indonesia. These findings contribute to curriculum management theory in Islamic education and provide practical insights for institutions engaged in developing future ‘ulamâ’.Keywors: Regeneration, ‘Ulamâ’, madrasah, Azhari Curriculum

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JCIMS

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Contemporary Islam and Muslim Societies (JCIMS) is a peer reviewed academic journal, established in 2016 as part of the Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sumatera Utara, Medan, dedicated to the publication of scholarly articles in various branches of contemporary Islam and Muslim societies ...