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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