<![CDATA[Multicultural Islamic education represents an educational paradigm that integrates the normative values of Islam with the essential recognition of cultural, ethnic, and social diversity within society (Zulkarnain et al., 2026; Mashuri et al., 2025). In the sociological context of Indonesia’s pluralistic society, this approach serves as a strategic instrument for fostering students’ character development toward tolerance, moderation, and inclusivity (Takunas et al., 2024; Subhi, 2022). Using a library research method combined with content analysis of recent scholarly literature (Snyder, 2019; Zed, 2014), the findings reveal that multicultural Islamic education extends beyond the mere transmission of religious doctrines; it plays a crucial role as an agent for cultivating harmonious national character (Fahri & Zainuri, 2023; Zulkarnain et al., 2026). Therefore, the effective implementation of this educational approach requires a comprehensive and systemic integration, including the reconstruction of an inclusivity-oriented curriculum, the strengthening of teachers’ pedagogical role modeling as agents of religious moderation, institutional policy support, and the creation of a school ecosystem that promotes universal humanitarian values (Mashuri et al., 2025; Takunas et al., 2024).]]>
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