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Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27234975     DOI : https://doi.org/10.31538/tafkir
Focus. The focus is to provide readers with a better understanding of Islamic education and present developments through the publication of articles. Scope. Study of Al-Quran and Hadith on Education; Philosophy of Islamic Education; History of Islamic Education; Theological Foundation of Education; Policies of Islamic Education; Politics of Islamic Education; Islamic Education Professionalism; Islamic Education Curriculum; ICT in Islamic Education; E-Learning in Islamic Education; Islamic Education Institution; Teaching and Learning in Islamic Education; Ethnography on Islamic Education; Local Wisdom-Based Islamic Education; Development of Learning Theory and Design; Psychology of Islamic Education; Islamic Education Paradigms; Character of Islamic Education; and Gender in Islamic Education.
Articles 292 Documents
The Recontruction of Pancasila Value Based Character Education Through the Curriculum of Love Dalila, Alfa; Fa’atin, Salmah
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v7i2.2767

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Indonesia, particularly in relation to moral degradation, declining social empathy, and the increasing tendency toward individualism among students, highlighting the need for a more holistic approach to character education grounded in Pancasila values. This study aims to reconstruct Pancasila-based character education through the Curriculum of Love as an alternative framework that emphasizes affective, relational, and humanistic dimensions of learning. Employing a qualitative research design within an interpretive paradigm, the study utilizes in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis, with data analyzed. The findings reveal that the Curriculum of Love enables the meaningful internalization of Pancasila values by integrating compassion, empathy, mutual cooperation, tolerance, and social justice into everyday educational practices, fostering positive pedagogical relationships and inclusive learning environments. Teachers play a pivotal role as moral exemplars and facilitators who embody Pancasila values through caring interactions and reflective teaching strategies. The study concludes that the reconstruction of character education through the Curriculum of Love transforms Pancasila values from abstract normative concepts into lived educational experiences, offering a promising paradigm for strengthening character formation and promoting socially responsible, empathetic, and morally grounded students within contemporary Indonesian education.
Ecological Jurisprudence and Character Education: A Study of Implementation in the Adiwiyata Program at Madrasahs Maarif, Muhammad Anas; Hikmah, Nur Lailatul; Arif, Muhamad; Ardianto, Ardianto
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v7i2.2027

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The environmental crisis demands an educational approach that is not only technical but also spiritual and moral. This study aims to analyze the implementation of ecological fiqh in shaping students’ environmental care character at MTs Al Hikam Jombang through the Adiwiyata program. This research employed a qualitative case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation, and analyzed using data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing techniques. The findings reveal that ecological fiqh was systematically integrated into the school’s vision, mission, curriculum, learning activities, and institutional culture. Fiqh-based values such as muhasabah (self-reflection), mu’āhadah (commitment), mu‘āqabah (spiritual sanction), muraqabah (awareness of God’s presence), and mujahādah (struggle against ego) were instilled through participatory environmental actions. Students not only gained knowledge of environmental issues but also recognized them as a religious responsibility rooted in the Islamic mandate of stewardship (khalifah) on Earth. This study affirms that fiqh can be reconstructed as a contextual ethical-educational framework, and that Islamic education holds great potential to foster spiritually grounded environmental education.
Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Education: Principal Strategies in Building Child-Friendly School Cultures Nani Kurniasari; Nur Khoiri; Lilik Ariyanto
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v7i2.2796

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Inclusive education and child-friendly schooling are crucial components of quality primary education, yet implementing these practices effectively remains challenging, particularly in managing diverse learners with varying abilities. This qualitative descriptive study examines the principal's role in leading inclusive education programs at SDN Sawah Besar 01, Semarang. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with the principal, two teachers, one parent, and one student, complemented by classroom observations and document analysis conducted in October 2025. Triangulation of these multiple sources ensured the credibility and comprehensiveness of the findings. The study found that the principal implemented transformational and participatory leadership in managing inclusive education through planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling functions. Key strategies included integrating inclusivity into the school vision, fostering collaboration with teachers and parents, and applying differentiated instruction. These efforts contributed to increased student participation, positive peer interactions, and a supportive learning environment. However, limited facilities, assistive devices, and the absence of a special education teacher remain significant challenges. This study contributes to the literature on educational leadership in Indonesia by demonstrating that the principal’s moral and participatory leadership is pivotal in creating a truly inclusive and child-friendly primary school environment.
Challenges and Strategies of Female Leadership in Faith-Based Higher Education Institutions Indri Indri; Harun Joko Prayitno; Ahmad Muhibbin; Zukhrofa Rizkiana Ramadhani; Ani Syafriati; Dwi Purwati; Wafa Taqiyya; Iswantuti Iswantuti
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v7i3.2879

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The landscape of women's leadership within Islamic educational institutions, particularly in the Muhammadiyah community, continues to be shaped by complex challenges rooted in prevailing social norms, cultural expectations, and institutional frameworks that often exhibit gender biases. This context frequently hinders the full realization of female leaders' potential and their contributions to organizational development. This qualitative study, focusing on the leadership of female rectors at Muhammadiyah-Aisyiyah Universities (PTMA), aimed to thoroughly investigate the specific obstacles encountered by these women leaders and to delineate the strategic approaches they employ to effectively navigate and overcome such impediments. Employing an empirical qualitative methodology, data were meticulously gathered through in-depth interviews with prominent women leaders in selected PTMA, complemented by a comprehensive analysis of relevant institutional policies and regulatory documents. The research findings reveal that despite the persistent presence of structural and patriarchal barriers, these female leaders adeptly adopt adaptive leadership strategies. These strategies encompass the crucial strengthening of social networks, fostering highly participatory decision-making processes, and driving significant managerial innovation within their respective institutions. Crucially, these insights underscore the profound significance of women's leadership in Islamic higher education, demonstrating their capacity not only to confront adversity but also to instigate transformative changes in institutional management and substantially enhance educational quality. The implications suggest a robust model for leadership development that integrates adaptive and inclusive practices within faith-based educational settings.
Gender Responsiveness in the Islamic Religious Education Curriculum in Islamic Elementary Schools: A Field Study Based on Paulo Freire’s Critical Pedagogy Ferianto Ferianto; Firmansyah Firmansyah
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v7i3.2911

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Gender issues are still not optimally integrated into the Islamic religious education curriculum, especially at the elementary school level, which plays an important role in shaping students' religious and social values. The Islamic religious education curriculum often reflects gender bias, both in content, pedagogical approaches, and classroom learning practices. This study aims to analyze gender responsiveness in the Islamic Religious Education curriculum in Islamic elementary schools through the lens of Paulo Freire's critical pedagogy. This study is in the field of Islamic education and critical pedagogy, which emphasizes the values of justice, dialogue, and liberation in the educational process. The method used is qualitative research based on field studies through learning observations, in-depth interviews with teachers, and analysis of curriculum documents. The results show that despite initial efforts to accommodate gender perspectives, the Islamic Religious Education curriculum is still normative and teacher-centered, thus failing to fully encourage students' critical awareness of gender justice. Paulo Freire's critical pedagogy proved relevant as an analytical framework for reconstructing a more dialogical, participatory, and reflective curriculum. This study contributes to the development of a gender-responsive Islamic Religious Education curriculum and affirms the importance of transforming it to build critical awareness and inclusive religious understanding from primary education onwards.
Islamic Boarding School Management in Instilling Religious Moderation Zulhimma, Zulhimma; Zulhammi, Zulhammi; Rangkuti, Suheri Sahputra
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v7i3.2931

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Islamic boarding schools have a significant role in shaping the religious perspective of the young generation of Muslims. In the midst of contemporary socio-political dynamics, this role is increasingly crucial, especially when religious discourse is often colored by polarization, exclusivism, and symptoms of intolerance and radicalism that target young people, including students. This study aims to describe and analyze the management approach of the Al-Ansor Padangsidimpuan Islamic Boarding School in instilling religious moderation among students. Religious moderation is an urgency in the context of contemporary Islamic education in response to the increasing symptoms of intolerance and radicalism. This study uses a qualitative, descriptive approach, collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that pesantren management includes planning the goals and policy directions of pesantren related to religious moderation, active involvement of teachers and caregivers, contextual learning activities, inclusive da’wah, and dialogue between students, as the main instruments for internalizing the values of moderation. In addition, pesantren implement social and cultural control mechanisms based on example and habituation of values in daily life. This study recommends replicating these management models in other Islamic educational institutions to strengthen grassroots religious moderation.
Islamic Education as an Agent of Social Transformation: A Pedagogical and Socio-Cultural Perspective Mahmud, Amir; Pangestu, Febri Bekti; Barry, Aboubacar
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v7i3.2917

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This article examines Islamic Religious Education (IRE) as an agent of social transformation in the context of socio-cultural change, digital disruption, and literacy challenges. The study aims to analyze how Islamic education operates as a pedagogical, cultural, and institutional practice that shapes public ethics, critical awareness, and students' social participation. This research employed a qualitative, educational ethnographic design at SMA Muhammadiyah 4, Andong, Boyolali, Central Java. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews with IRE teachers, school leaders, student activity advisors, and students, as well as documentation of curriculum materials, school programs, and cultural artifacts. Data were analyzed thematically through coding, theme development, and interpretive meaning-making. The findings show that Islamic school culture functions as a collective moral language, IRE pedagogy moves between normative transmission and critical dialogue, and digital transformation produces micro-justice practices based on Islamic values. The article contributes to strengthening the perspective of Critical Islamic Pedagogy by integrating pedagogical, leadership, and socio-cultural dimensions in explaining the role of IRE as an agent of social transformation.
Effectiveness of Differentiated Strategy Implementation on Minimum Competency Assessment Ability of 5 Grade Students in Public Elementary Schools Setyoningtyas, Novia; Utaminingsih, Sri; Hariyadi, Ahmad
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v7i3.2961

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The issue of the Minimum Competency Test (AKM) in Indonesia is a crucial educational problem because it affects the quality of learning, students' academic development, and the effectiveness of the education system. This study aims to examine the effect of implementing differentiation strategies on improving students’ literacy and numeracy skills in elementary schools, particularly in the context of AKM. Using a quantitative experimental design, this study involved two groups of students: an experimental group that implemented differentiation strategies and a control group that used traditional teaching methods. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests to measure changes in literacy and numeracy skills. The results showed that the experimental group experienced a significant increase in AKM scores compared to the control group. The average post-test score in the experimental group increased substantially, while the control group showed only a small increase. These findings confirm that differentiation strategies are effective in improving students’ literacy and numeracy skills. This study also shows that teaching tailored to individual student needs can yield better results in AKM. The results of this study are expected to provide educators and policymakers with valuable insights for designing more effective and inclusive teaching methods to improve the quality of education in Indonesia. Thus, differentiation strategies can be a solution in overcoming the challenges of low literacy and numeracy among Indonesian students, as well as improving overall competency test results.
Harmony in Academic Climate: Implementation of Religious Moderation Policy in Indonesia Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKIN) Muhibbuthabry, Muhibbuthabry; Putra, Rahmad Syah; Razak, Abd.; Amrullah, Amrullah; RD, Amirul Haq; Dina, Diva
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v7i3.2962

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Religious moderation has become a strategic policy agenda in Indonesia's Islamic higher education system, yet its implementation across State Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKIN) remains uneven. This study aims to examine how the Religious Moderation Policy (RMP) is translated into institutional governance, curriculum practices, lecturer capacity, student engagement, and the sustainability of Centers for Religious Moderation (Rumah/Pusat Moderasi Beragama). Using a convergent mixed-methods design, the study collected quantitative survey data from lecturers and students and qualitative data through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and institutional document analysis across ten PTKIN representing different Indonesian regions. The findings show that RMP implementation reached an overall index of 79.6%, categorized as good and approaching very good, with student engagement scoring highest (84%) and institutional sustainability scoring lowest (76%). Qualitative evidence indicates that successful implementation depends not only on formal regulations but also on leadership commitment, lecturer preparedness, participatory campus culture, and stable budgetary support. In several institutions, moderation has begun to function as an academic ethos embedded in learning, student activities, and community outreach; in others, it remains limited to symbolic programs and administrative compliance. The study implies that religious moderation in PTKIN should be strengthened through measurable policy indicators, sustainable institutional funding, lecturer development, and participatory governance so that moderation becomes a lived academic climate rather than a temporary policy campaign.
Epistemology and Hermeneutics of Islamic Religious Education in Madrasahs and Islamic Boarding Schools: Philosophical Reflections on the Integration of Faith, Reason, and Tradition Uwaisah, Uwaisah
Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/tijie.v7i3.2975

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Islamic Religious Education in madrasahs and Islamic boarding schools is a dialectical space between classical scientific traditions and the challenges of modernity. Amid the flow of globalization and the secularization of knowledge, there is a need to reinterpret the epistemological and hermeneutical foundations of Islamic education to remain relevant. The imbalance between normative teaching and practical reality necessitates a philosophical approach that harmoniously integrates faith, reason, and traditional heritage. This study aims to analyze in depth the epistemological structure and hermeneutic approach in PAI implemented in madrasahs and Islamic boarding schools, and to examine how both can strengthen the integration of Islamic values in a contemporary context. The method is a qualitative approach, including literature reviews and semi-structured interviews with educators in madrasahs and Islamic boarding schools with backgrounds in classical and contemporary Islamic thought. The study's results show that the epistemology of Islamic education in both institutions remains predominantly textual-normative. Still, there is a new tendency towards a more reflective, contextual understanding through hermeneutic readings of religious texts. Pesantren tend to be strong in the transmission of tradition, while madrasahs are more open to integrating modern rationality into their curriculum. The contribution of this article is to offer an integrative model between the approaches of faith (revelation), reason (rationality), and tradition (classical heritage), so that it can enrich the discourse of Islamic educational philosophy and open up space for a more dialogical, critical, and sustainable PAI curriculum renewal.