The Concept of Islamic Education (A Study Of The Thoughts of Azyumardi Azra and Abdurrahman An-Nahlawi)

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This study aims to examine and analyze the concept of Islamic education from the perspectives of two contemporary Muslim scholars, Azyumardi Azra and Abdurrahman An-Nahlawi. Both figures have made significant contributions to the development of Islamic educational thought, although with different intellectual backgrounds and approaches. This research employs a library research method with a qualitative-descriptive and comparative analysis approach. Data were collected from primary and secondary sources, including books, journals, academic articles, and other relevant works related to the educational thoughts of the two scholars. The findings indicate that Azyumardi Azra views Islamic education as a process of social and intellectual transformation that emphasizes the integration of religious and general sciences, pluralism, and educational modernization without neglecting Islamic values. Meanwhile, Abdurrahman An-Nahlawi highlights Islamic education as a process of nurturing faith, worship, and morality through a tarbiyah rabbaniyyah approach, focusing on the holistic development of Muslim personality based on the Qur’an and Sunnah. Both scholars share a common vision of holistic Islamic education; however, their points of emphasis differ: Azra focuses more on socio- intellectual aspects, whereas An-Nahlawi emphasizes spiritual-moral formation. This research is expected to contribute to the development of Islamic educational theory and practice, and serve as a reference for formulating an integrative Islamic education model that is relevant to modern challenges while preserving essential Islamic spiritual values.

Keyword : Islamic education thought, Azyumardi Azra, Abdurrahman An-Nahlawi.