Jurnal Sejarah Islam
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): JSI: Jurnal Sejarah Islam

Modernization of Islamic Education by K.H. Ahmad Dahlan Based on the Teachings of 7 Philosophies and 17 Principles of the Qur’an

Farhanna Aulia Rahmah (UIN Walisongo Semarang)
Ratna Muthia (UIN Walisongo Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study examines the educational thought of KH Ahmad Dahlan in his efforts to modernize Islamic education in Indonesia, with a specific focus on the teachings presented in The Teachings of K.H. Ahmad Dahlan: 7 Philosophies and 17 Categories of Qur’anic Teachings by KH Raden Hadjid, one of his students. Using a historical-philosophical approach, this research traces how KH Ahmad Dahlan’s educational ideas were shaped by the Islamic social context of the early 20th century, and how these teachings reflect the integration of Islamic values with the spirit of reform. The study shows that the concepts of 7 philosophies and 17 Qur’anic principles formed a crucial foundation in the transformation of education, especially in building a rational, practical, and progressive educational paradigm. This study contributes to the enrichment of the historical literature on Islamic educational thought in Indonesia and opens new avenues for interpreting the intellectual legacy of KH Ahmad Dahlan.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jsij

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Subject

Humanities

Description

JSI: Jurnal Sejarah Islam is published by the Islamic Civilization History Study Program (SPI), Faculty of Ushuluddin Adab and Humanities, Prof. State Islamic University. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto. This journal has a concentration on classical Islamic history, minority Islamic history, local ...