Ahlussunnah: Journal of Islamic Education
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): August

Prophetic Leadership and Local Wisdom as a Response to Digital Disruption in Islamic Education

Syawaldi Syawaldi (Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi, Indonesia)
Junaidi Junaidi (Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi, Indonesia)
Yudi Gucandra (Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the role of prophetic leadership and local wisdom as a response to digital disruption in Islamic education in Indonesia. Digital disruption, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has fundamentally changed the way Islamic educational institutions operate, thereby requiring leaders to adopt a more adaptive approach without abandoning the Islamic values that form the core of their identity. This study employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method by analyzing 38 articles from various national and international journals published between 2017 and 2025. The results reveal three main findings: first, prophetic leadership grounded in the values of shiddiq, amanah, tabligh, and fathonah remains relevant as the primary paradigm for Islamic educational leadership in the digital age; second, local wisdom from various regions in Indonesia such as Minangkabau, Aceh, and Java has been shown to strengthen the legitimacy and effectiveness of Islamic educational leadership; third, the integration of prophetic leadership and local wisdom provides a solid foundation for Islamic educational leaders to respond to the challenges of the digital age in an adaptive and principled manner. This article contributes to the development of a model of Islamic educational leadership that is contextual, adaptive, and rooted in Islamic values as well as Indonesia’s local cultures.

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Journal Info

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JIE

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Religion Education Environmental Science Other

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The Ahlussunnah: Journal of Islamic Education is dedicated to scholars, teachers, and anyone interested in the evolution of knowledge in Islamic Education. Articles published in the Ahlussunnah: Journal of Islamic Education need to fit with the expectation of scientific rigor concerning the ...