The Role of Islamic Education and Islamic Boarding Schools in Strengthening Religious Moderation to Prevent Radicalism: A Study at SMAN 2 and Al-Hadi Islamic Boarding School, Pekalongan

Ghazza Jaudat Fastmadhi, Nazwa Svenska Aulia Fastmadhi, M. Dimyati Huda, Deddi Fasmadhy Satiadharmanto

Abstract


Radicalism in Indonesia continues to be a significant threat, especially among the younger generation who are vulnerable to the influence of extremism. According to Ahmad Solihin, radicalism can potentially lead to violence and rebellion against the legitimate government. (Colonel (Inf) Ahmad Solihin, "Radicalism is a threat to the nation and state," ANTARA, 2020). This underlines the importance of understanding the history of the nation's struggle so that the younger generation is not easily influenced by radical ideology. This study aims to explore the role of Islamic education and Islamic boarding schools in strengthening religious moderation as an effort to prevent radicalism, with case studies at SMAN 2 Pekalongan, and Al-Hadi Pekalongan Islamic Boarding School. This study uses a mix method approach, namely a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. (Siti Nur Luluk Samarra "The Influence of Islamic Education and Religious Moderation on Students' Counter-Radicalism Attitudes at SMAN 2 Pekalongan" Thesis of the Master of Islamic Religious Education Study Program at the Postgraduate UIN KH Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, 2023). A quantitative approach was used to analyze the influence of Islamic education on anti-radicalism attitudes at SMAN 2 Pekalongan through surveys and multiple linear regression analysis. (Wekke, "Research Methodology for Islamic Religious Education Transformative Leadership," Aligning Two Approaches, Qualitative and Quantitative, 2020). Meanwhile, the qualitative approach was applied at Al-Hadi Islamic Boarding School with case studies, in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis to explore the role of Islamic boarding schools in overcoming stigmatization and promoting religious moderation. (Aziz, "ROOTS OF RELIGIOUS MODERATION IN ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL (Case Study at Ma'had Aly Sukorejo Situbondo in the Formation of Religious Moderation Values)", Ar-Risalah: Islamic Media, Education and Islamic Law - 2020). The results of the study indicate that Islamic education implemented at SMAN 2 Pekalongan has a significant influence in shaping students' anti-radicalism attitudes through a religious moderation approach. Meanwhile, Al-Hadi Islamic Boarding School has succeeded in integrating the principles of religious moderation based on Islamic philosophy, emphasizing balance (tawazun), justice ('adl), and wisdom (hikmah), which play an important role in overcoming the stigmatization of Shia beliefs and encouraging constructive political participation. This study concludes that religious moderation education, both in schools and in Islamic boarding schools, plays a crucial role in preventing radicalism, and can be used as a model for other educational institutions in Indonesia. (Murtadlo, "The Role of Educational Institutions in Realizing Religious Moderation in East Java: The Case of Nurul Huda Sencaki Islamic Boarding School, Surabaya", 2021).

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