Islamic Education Learning Characteristics: Values, Methods, and Holistic Goals

Muhammad Zein; Asri Ode; Nurhadia Sarmin; Fikri Abdurahman

doi:10.58485/jie.v5i2.672

Authors

Muhammad Zein Institut Agama Islam Negeri Ternate, Indonesia
Asri Ode Institut Agama Islam Negeri Ternate, Indonesia
Nurhadia Sarmin Institut Agama Islam Negeri Ternate, Indonesia
Fikri Abdurahman Institut Agama Islam Negeri Ternate, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58485/jie.v5i2.672

Keywords:

Islamic Education, characteristics of learning, Islamic values, moral character, insan kamil

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the characteristics of Islamic education in the context of contemporary education, with an emphasis on values, methods, and holistic learning objectives. Islamic education is not only oriented toward the transfer of knowledge but also toward character development (akhlak), spirituality, and the integration of scientific knowledge and Islamic values. This study employs a qualitative approach using content analysis to examine various literature related to the concepts and practices of Islamic education. The results indicate that the main characteristics of Islamic education include: i) being grounded in the values of the Quran and Hadith as primary sources; ii) integrating cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects in a balanced manner; iii) emphasizing the development of students’ moral character and personality; iv) employing humanistic and contextual approaches in the learning process; and v) being oriented toward the development of the insan kamil (the perfect human being) as the ultimate goal of education. Furthermore, Islamic education is required to adapt to the changing times without abandoning the fundamental principles of Islam.

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