Mazidah: Journal of Educational Research
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026)

From Tradition to Transformation: The Dynamics of Dayah in The Modern Education World

Fadiyah Nurul Zakiyah (Universitas Islam Negeri Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto)
Nabila Rifda Nuraini (Universitas Islam Negeri Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto)
Nisrina Rafiqoh Raehanah (Universitas Islam Negeri Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto)
Sutrimo Purnomo (Universitas Islam Negeri Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the historical emergence of dayah as a traditional Islamic educational institution in Aceh, the educational system implemented within it, and the challenges faced in the process of modernization. The research employed a historical approach using the library research method. Data were collected from various written sources, including books, scientific journals, academic articles, and historical documents related to the development of Islamic education and dayah in Aceh. The data were analyzed using descriptive qualitative techniques to understand the development, role, and dynamics of dayah within society. The results show that dayah has played an important role as a center for religious education, character building, and the spread of Islamic teachings in Aceh since the early period of Islamization. The educational system of dayah focuses on the study of classical Islamic texts (kitab kuning) through traditional methods such as halaqah, bandongan, and sorogan, with a close relationship between teungku and students. In its development, dayah faces modernization challenges, including demands for curriculum reform, technological adaptation, and educational management improvement. Nevertheless, dayah continues to maintain its traditional values and spirituality as the core identity of Islamic education in Aceh.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

i

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

Mazidah: Journal of Educational Research is an open access and peer-reviewed journal published by Indonesian Scientific Journal Consultant which provides articles in all fields of Education and related disciplines. The word Mazidah comes from Arabic; مزيدة which means increase, add, develop, ...