Ahlussunnah: Journal of Islamic Education

The Role of Kiai Leadership in Nahdlatul Ulama Islamic Boarding Schools: A Utilitarian Ethical Perspective

Agus Munawar — 2025-04-26

The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) in Lampung plays a vital role in religious education ‎and character building within the community. The leadership of the kiai in the pesantren is ‎not limited to the spiritual aspect, but also affects the social welfare of the surrounding ‎community. Therefore, it is important to explore the application of utilitarianism principles in ‎the kiai's leadership to improve the well-being of the community. This study aims to analyze ‎the role of kiai leadership in NU pesantren in Lampung and how the principles of ‎utilitarianism are applied in their leadership. The research method used is a qualitative ‎approach with a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with ‎kiais, pesantren administrators, and santri, as well as observations of the kiai's leadership ‎practices in the pesantren. The results show that the application of utilitarianism principles ‎in kiai leadership has proven to provide greater social benefits, both in education, economic ‎empowerment, and social policies that prioritize the common welfare. This study concludes ‎that kiai leadership based on utilitarianism principles can create a positive impact on the ‎pesantren community and its surroundings. Furthermore, these findings contribute to the ‎development of a leadership model based on social values and the well-being of the ‎community, which can be applied in other pesantren across Indonesia‎.

Enhancing Islamic Education Adaptability through Classical Management in the Digital Era

Saiful Bahri — 2025-04-26

This study investigates the implementation of Lewin’s Change Management Model in managing institutional transformation at Pondok Pesantren Diniyah Putri Lampung, a faith-based Islamic educational institution navigating digital era challenges. Employing a qualitative case study approach, the research collected data through interviews, observations, document analysis, and teacher surveys to explore how the unfreezing, moving, and refreezing phases were adapted within the pesantren’s Islamic value system. The findings reveal that change was initiated through reflective awareness and spiritual framing, presenting digital transformation as a form of tajdid (renewal) rooted in religious duty. Strategic actions in the moving phase included teacher training, e-learning integration, and moral validation of digital content, while the refreezing stage saw institutionalization through updated policies, mentoring networks, and embedding Qur’anic values in daily digital practices. The study demonstrates that Lewin’s model can be effectively contextualized in Islamic settings through value-based leadership and culturally grounded strategies. It concludes that sustainable change in pesantren requires moral legitimacy, participatory engagement, and alignment between innovation and tradition. These findings contribute to broader theoretical discourse on managing educational change in faith-based environments and offer practical recommendations for Islamic educational leaders seeking modernization without compromising their spiritual identity.

Feminist Interpretation of Qur'an Surah al-Nisa' verse 34: An Educational Study on Gender Relations, Structural Violence and the Protection of Women's Rights

Muhammad Sururi Alfajri Wannahar Siregar — 2025-04-26

Issues of gender inequality and violence against women remain significant challenges across various societal strata, even within communities that strongly uphold religious values. This research critically re-examines Surah al-Nisa’ verse 34 through the lens of feminist tafsir (exegesis). Its aim is to deconstruct imbalanced gender relations and analyze their implications for structural violence experienced by women in Muslim societies. This particular verse is often used as a theological justification for male dominance over women in domestic and social spheres, thereby potentially perpetuating gender-based inequality and violence. The study employs feminist gender hermeneutics, utilizing a critical approach to both the text and its context, along with an analysis of the socio-cultural constructions that inform traditional interpretations. This research emphasizes the importance of reading the text with a strong bias towards gender justice and the protection of women's rights, considering the verse's historical, linguistic, and social backgrounds. The findings indicate that traditional interpretations of this verse are often patriarchally biased, positioning men as absolute leaders and women as subordinates. However, through a feminist tafsir approach, the verse can be read as an invitation to foster harmony and reciprocal responsibility in marital relationships, rather than as a legitimization of violence or dominance. This study asserts the critical need for a reformation of Islamic exegetical paradigms towards greater gender justice to support the formation of social systems free from violence and discrimination against women. Such reinterpretation also contributes to progressive Islamic legal discourse that protects women's rights and encourages religious and educational institutions to adopt more critical and contextual approaches to religious texts.

Revitalizing the Role of “Bundo Kanduang” in Forging Radicalism and Extremism in Minangkabau

Novia Yanti — 2025-04-26

It is highly expected that Bundo Kanduang will return to its proper role in carrying out its duties. Seeing the many problems that arise among teenagers, especially Minangkabau girls. This study aims to analyze the role of Bundo Kanduang in revitalization in accordance with the development of the times as we experience it today. This study examines the literature review sourced from various literatures, both books, journals, or published articles. The results of this literature finding the author will find Conclusions and Solutions about the revitalization of the role of Bundo Kanduang in the current era facing radicalism and extremism. The results of the analysis found that the role of Bundo Kanduang is adjusted to the 12th Contribution, in this Contribution found rules that are in accordance with the sharia and philosophy of Minangkabau. The implications of this study can be the beginning of the discovery of an analysis of the revitalization of the role of Bundo Kanduang in examining different problems and issues.

Implementation of the Independent Learning Curriculum in Islamic Religious Education Subjects Based on Humanistic Theory at Senior High School

Nadhuha Nadhuha — 2025-04-26

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Independent Learning Curriculum in Islamic Religious Education subjects at SMK Akbar Pekanbaru based on Humanistic theory. The Independent Learning Curriculum emphasizes flexible learning, based on students' needs and potential, and provides space for students to explore learning independently. Humanistic theory emphasizes self-development, self-actualization, and the importance of positive relationships between teachers and students. This study used qualitative methods with data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the Independent Learning Curriculum at SMK Akbar Pekanbaru in Islamic Religious Education subjects based on humanistic theory is implemented through: 1) learning that is fun, free, non-monotonous and emphasizes student activity through the development of cognitive, affective and psychomotor aspects, and teachers use cooperative learning models,direct instruction, and small discussion learning models. 2) Supporting factors for success include educators' understanding of humanistic theory, active students, and adequate facilities and infrastructure. 3) Inhibiting factors include limited space for educators to interact with students, resources, and teacher training that still need to be considered for optimal learning.

The Relationship Between Religiosity and Student Learning Achievement in Fiqh Subjects at State Islamic Junior High School 4, Kuantan Singingi Regency

Muhammad Makmuri — 2025-04-26

Education is a crucial aspect of human resource development, especially in today's digital age. Student success can be measured by their academic achievement. Through student learning achievement, teachers can help students improve their understanding of fiqh learning. This article discusses the relationship between religiosity and student learning achievement in fiqh subjects at MTs Negeri 4 Kuantan Singingi Regency. This study uses a quantitative approach with a correlation method. The population in this study was all 253 students of MTs Negeri 4 Kuantan Singingi, with a random sample of 155. The instruments used were questionnaires and tests to measure religiosity and documentation of fiqh subject scores. The data analysis technique used questionnaire instrument prerequisite tests: validity and reliability tests. Research prerequisite tests: normality, linearity, multicollinearity, and heteroscedasticity tests. Research hypothesis testing: simple linear regression tests. The results of the data analysis show: There is a significant positive relationship between religiosity and learning achievement in fiqh subjects. One of the keys to educational success in educational output is that students succeed in improving their learning achievement. Student learning achievement can improve through a long process and is influenced by various factors. This study has successfully demonstrated that student religiosity has a significant and strong positive relationship with improving student achievement. This means that student religiosity should be consistently cultivated so that it becomes firmly embedded within students, leading to continued improvement in student achievement. This can lead to student success in their education and all aspects of life.

Approach and Communication in Learning

Fatimah Azzahra — 2025-04-26

This study discusses approaches and communication in learning as two crucial aspects that influence the effectiveness of the educational process. Using library research, this study reviews various current literature, books, and journals that discuss the theory and practice of learning approaches and communication. The main focus of this study is to understand how appropriate learning approaches can support effective communication processes between teachers and students, thus creating productive and meaningful learning interactions. The results of the study indicate that adaptive and communicative learning approaches are crucial in increasing student engagement and understanding. Furthermore, clear, open, and interactive communication is also a determining factor for successful learning. Communication barriers that arise can be minimized through the implementation of appropriate communication strategies by teachers. This study provides a theoretical contribution to the development of learning models oriented towards interaction and effective communication in today's educational context.

Integrating Islamic Hisab Concepts and Probability Theory in Mathematics Learning: A Contextual Study in Indonesian Islamic Boarding Schools

Alfizah Ayu Indria Sari — 2025-04-26

This study aims to explore teachers’ and students’ perceptions and experiences in integrating Islamic hisab concepts into the teaching of probability theory at Pondok Pesantren Modern Nurul Ikhlas. Employing a qualitative approach with an interpretative phenomenological design, the research involved two mathematics teachers and six eleventh-grade students as participants. Data were collected through classroom observations, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. The instruments included an observation checklist, semi-structured interview guidelines, and a document analysis sheet. The findings reveal that hisab integration remains partial and largely dependent on teachers’ initiatives. Students perceived mathematics lessons with hisab integration as more relevant and motivating, although the lack of structured resources and practical guidelines hindered its consistent application. The study concludes that curriculum development, teacher training, and institutional support are essential to ensure that hisab integration in probability learning is implemented systematically and sustainably.

Improving Creativity and Learning Outcomes Through LearningJigsaw on the Islamic Cultural History Subject

Azmiyah Azmiyah — 2025-04-20

There is a tendency for students to receive information passively, low interest in reading, student conditions, and learning approaches.expositorywhich emphasizes verbal delivery of material, resulting in low student learning outcomes in Islamic Cultural History (SKI) learning at MTsN 2 Padang Pariaman. This study aims to determine: 1) changes in learning creativity in the control and experimental classes, 2) improvements in learning outcomes in the control and experimental classes before and after learning with direct learning models and cooperative learning types.jigsaw, 3) a better learning model between cooperative learning models and the type of learning modeljigsawand direct learning models. This study used a quantitative approach with an experimental research method. Data collection techniques included tests, questionnaires, and observations of eighth-grade students at MTsN 2 Padang Pariaman. The analysis results showed that: 1) there was a change in student learning creativity in the class with cooperative learning typejigsaw,2) there is an increase in class learning outcomes with cooperative learning typejigsaw, 3) cooperative learning model typejigsawbetter than direct learning in SKI subjects. The results of this study provide strong empirical evidence for SKI teachers, and teachers of other subjects in general, to integrate the cooperative learning model type.jigsawinto their teaching practice. This model offers an innovative alternative, creating a more interactive and student-centered learning environment, even though the learning modeljigsaw also has limitations.

Development of Comic-Based Learning Modules to Improve Students' Critical Thinking Skills in Islamic Religious Education and Ethics for Junior High School Students

olivia olivia — 2025-04-26

This research is motivated by the low critical thinking skills of seventh-grade students of SMPN 3 Pancung Soal, Pesisir Selatan Regency in the subject of Islamic Religious Education and Character Building. This occurs because the use of conventional learning modules that tend to be monotonous, less visually appealing, and do not encourage students to actively think or discuss. This study aims to develop a comic-based learning module that is valid, practical, and effective in improving students' critical thinking skills. This type of research is research and development (R&D) with the 4D model (Define, Design, Development, Disseminate). The define stage is carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation to identify needs. At the design stage, a comic-based module design is produced. The development stage involves expert validation, practicality testing by teachers and students, and effectiveness testing through critical thinking ability tests with score analysis, Independent Sample T-Test, and N-Gain. The dissemination stage is carried out by distributing the module in printed and PDF forms. The results showed that the validity of the module obtained a percentage of 86% (very valid). Practicality received a score of 90% from teachers and 86% from students (very practical). The effectiveness test showed a significance of 0.000 (<0.05) and an average N-Gain of 77% (high category). Thus, the comic-based learning module was proven valid, practical, and effective in improving students' critical thinking skills.