Idarah Tarbawiyah: Journal of Management in Islamic Education
Vol. 7 No. 7 (2026)

A critical study of the presentation of Islamic dynamics in the Indian subcontinent in the ISH curriculum

Dhiya Roiha Anah (Universitas Negeri Islam Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto)
Nurhawatee Sulongsen (Universitas Negeri Islam Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto)
Fahri Hidayat (Universitas Negeri Islam Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto)
Anisa Dwi Ramadani (Universitas Negeri Islam Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Sep 2026

Abstract

Islamic Cultural History (ISH) learning plays a crucial role in shaping students' historical awareness, critical thinking skills, and contextual understanding of Islam. However, in practice, ISH learning tends to be descriptive and memorization-oriented, thus failing to optimally develop students' analytical skills. This study aims to critically examine the presentation of material on the dynamics of Islam in the Indian subcontinent in the ISH curriculum, particularly regarding conflict, identity politics, and the influence of colonialism. This study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical library research method. Data were obtained from curriculum documents, textbooks, and relevant scientific literature, then analyzed using critical historiography, the double movement concept, and the 'ashabiyyah concept. The results show that ISH material is still dominated by chronological narratives that emphasize political success and prominent figures, while aspects of conflict and socio-political dynamics are less discussed. Therefore, a more critical, contextual, and reflective reconstruction of learning is needed to foster students' tolerance and critical thinking skills. Abstrak Pembelajaran Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam (SKI) memainkan peran penting dalam membentuk kesadaran sejarah, kemampuan berpikir kritis, dan pemahaman kontekstual siswa terhadap Islam. Namun, dalam praktiknya, pembelajaran SKI cenderung bersifat deskriptif dan berorientasi pada menghafal, sehingga gagal mengembangkan kemampuan analitis siswa secara optimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji secara kritis penyajian materi mengenai dinamika Islam di anak benua India dalam kurikulum SKI, khususnya terkait konflik, politik identitas, dan pengaruh kolonialisme. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode penelitian perpustakaan deskriptif-analitis. Data diperoleh dari dokumen kurikulum, buku teks, dan literatur ilmiah yang relevan, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan historiografi kritis, konsep gerakan ganda, dan konsep ‘ashabiyyah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa materi SKI masih didominasi oleh narasi kronologis yang menekankan keberhasilan politik dan tokoh-tokoh terkemuka, sementara aspek konflik dan dinamika sosial-politik kurang dibahas. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan rekonstruksi pembelajaran yang lebih kritis, kontekstual, dan reflektif untuk menumbuhkan toleransi serta keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JIEM

Publisher

Subject

Education Social Sciences

Description

Idarah Tarbawiyah: Journal of Management in Islamic Education, (2723-5386: online media): is a peer-reviewed scientific periodical journal published by the Master of Islamic Education Study Program at the Postgraduate School of Ibn Khaldun University, Bogor. This journal dedicated to publishing ...