SYAMIL: Journal of Islamic Education

Innovations of Integrated Islamic Education in Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

Ely Fitriani — 2025-04-30

Integrated Islamic education has become an integral part of efforts to innovate in religious education that aligns with the progress of the times. This study presents a systematic literature review on educational innovation through integrated Islamic education. The method employed in this research is Systematic Literature Review (SLR), utilizing the PRISMA protocol with its stages, including identification, screening, eligibility, inclusion, abstraction, and data analysis. The process is assisted by the applications Publish or Perish, Zotero, and the PRISMA Flow Diagram on the web. The research findings indicate that the distribution of studies on integrated Islamic education in Indonesia amounts to 21 articles, while in Brunei Darussalam, there are 3 articles. As for integrated Islamic education in Indonesia, it can be observed in the form of improvisation of learning models, internalization of Islamic values in general content, curriculum redesign, and student activity management. Meanwhile, in Brunei Darussalam, the Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) concept is employed, and this concept has led to the implementation of the SPN-21 curriculum policy, which aims to create individuals who are faithful, pious, morally upright, and proficient in technology.

Enhancing Entrepreneurship in Pesantren Through the Synergy of Islamic Education and Sharia Based Human Resource Management

Fakhry Hafiyyan Kurniawan — 2025-05-13

Entrepreneurship education is a process of creating a product that has uniqueness or benefits by optimizing the resources used. Nowadays, the implementation of entrepreneurial values has been carried out by pesantren, which not only focuses on the social and educational pillars. On one hand, as an effort for pesantren individuals to continuously adapt to the challenges of the times related to education and entrepreneurship, optimal utilization and application of Islamic Human Resource Management (HRM) is required. Currently, pesantren face challenges such as the lack of integration between educational and entrepreneurial curricula, the suboptimal role of pesantren leadership, and the limited use of appropriate technology. This research aims to examine strategies to enhance the role of entrepreneurship education in pesantren. The study employs a qualitative approach, collecting data through interviews with 12 pesantren leaders and direct observations at pesantren in the Sukabumi and Cianjur regions. The data analysis technique used is the SWOT Matrix, analyzed thematically to develop appropriate strategic patterns. The results indicate that with the right strategy, pesantren can become a role model in the development of Islamic economic and financial sectors as well as the implementation of Islamic HRM. This aligns with the goals of education, which are to shape individuals who are not only intelligent but also independent, productive, and possess social and spiritual sensitivity, ultimately supporting the economic independence of pesantren and contributing to society

Integrating Al-Ghazali’s Educational Philosophy: Advancing Transformative Learning in Islamic Schools in the Digital Era

Husiin Husin — 2025-04-28

This study examines the importance of integrating Al-Ghazali's legacy into modern Islamic education. This study focusing on the concept of meaningful learning and relevant teaching practices. The research aims to analyze how Al-Ghazali's principles can be applied in today's educational context. The methodology employed is library research, involving a review of various relevant literature and sources. The findings reveal that applying Al-Ghazali's teachings can enhance both academic understanding and character development in students, offering a comprehensive approach to modern education.

Religious Moderation in the Frame of Religiosity and Science Education

Febri Giantara — 2025-04-04

This study aims to determine the percentage of science education subjects at Madrasah Aliyah Pondok Pesantren Dar El Hikmah Pekanbaru that are influenced by their level of religiosity and religious moderation. An experimental design is employed as the research methodology. A purposive sample technique was employed in this study's sampling. The study encompassed 100 participants, all students at the school. The data were analyzed using the SPSS tool in data analysis. The findings of the study indicate that students who receive instruction in religion moderation typically have a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of their faith. The fact that students in the control group scored significantly higher than those in the study group is indicative of this. The results of this research indicate that there is a substantial relationship between students' science education and religion and religion. Parents' and students' knowledge, as well as the school's curriculum, are factors that affect religion and science education. Religious education has the power to mold the personalities of religiously moderate students.

Dualism of Tiktok’s Algorithmic Impact: Disruption of Students’ Sexual Identity in Islamic Education at Palangkaraya Universities

Nuraliah Ali — 2025-04-24

Over 62% of Muslim college students report encountering LGBTQ+ content on TikTok-how does Islamic education respond to this digital exposure?. This study explores the dual impact of TikTok’s algorithm and its usage intensity on the formation of sexual identity and orientation among Muslim students at State General Universities (PTUN) in Central Kalimantan. This study used a mixed-method approach with a Concurrent Embedded design, in which combined quantitative regression analysis of Likert-scale questionnaire data (N = 312) and qualitative thematic analysis from in-depth interviews and literature reviews. The sample was determined using stratified random sampling based on students' semester levels. The study results TikTok significantly influences students' sexual identity and orientation (r = 0.583, p < 0.01), while Islamic education has a more modest effect (r = 0.299, p < 0.01). Together, both variables explain 46% of the variation (R² = 0.460). Notably, 70% of respondents reported experiencing value conflict after being exposed to sexual content. Regression results indicate that TikTok and Islamic education together explain 46% of the variance (R² = 0.460) in students’ sexual identity orientation. No significant link was found between TikTok usage and internalization of Islamic values (r = -0.079, p = 0.214), suggesting parallel but disconnected development paths. These findings call for urgent integration of digital Islamic literacy to Islamic education curriculum to mitigate the effect of TikTok’s algorithm, and use of social media da’wah within Islamic education frameworks to confront algorithmic influences effectively.