Revisiting the Curriculum of Madrasah Nizhamiyah: Inspirations for Contemporary Islamic Education in Indonesiain
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This study explores the intellectual legacy of the Nizhamiyyah Madrasah and its influence on the development of Islamic education in Indonesia, with a focus on its curriculum. Using a qualitative approach with historical and comparative methods, the research examines primary and secondary sources—including historical texts, curricular structures, and educational philosophies of the Nizhamiyyah Madrasah—and compares them with contemporary Islamic education practices in Indonesia. Findings reveal that the Nizhamiyyah Madrasah played a pivotal role in integrating religious sciences with rational and general knowledge, establishing a holistic academic model that significantly shaped Islamic educational thought. Its balanced curriculum has inspired modern Indonesian institutions aiming to harmonize religious and secular disciplines. However, a persistent gap remains: many Islamic schools still maintain a rigid separation between religious and secular subjects, undermining the integrative vision originally advanced by the Nizhamiyyah model. The study concludes that the Nizhamiyyah’s legacy offers valuable insights for reforming Islamic education in Indonesia. Its integrative approach can serve as a framework for developing a more balanced, inclusive, and globally competitive Islamic education system. It is therefore recommended that Indonesian educational institutions consider adopting a similarly integrated curriculum to equip students with relevant modern competencies while preserving their Islamic identit
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