CULTURAL SYNTHESIS IN ISLAMIC PEDAGOGY: NURTURING IDENTITY THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF LOCAL HERITAGE IN EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES
Keywords:
Islamic education, cultural synthesis, pedagogy, local heritage, identity, cultural competence, curriculum design.Abstract
This literature review explores the dynamic relationship between local culture and Islamic pedagogy, focusing on nurturing identity by integrating local heritage into educational practices. Recognizing the pivotal role of cultural synthesis, the review spans historical perspectives, theoretical foundations, empirical studies, and pedagogical approaches. Key findings underscore the enriching impact of incorporating local cultural elements in Islamic education, fostering a more engaging and relevant learning environment. The synthesis reveals common themes, such as the adaptability of Islamic education to diverse cultural contexts and the symbiotic relationship between Islamic principles and local cultural elements. The discussion explores implications for practice and research, emphasizing the significance of cultural diversity in shaping effective Islamic education. Recommendations include promoting cultural competence among educators, integrating local culture into curriculum design, and fostering dynamic, inclusive pedagogical approaches.
References
Abdelzaher, D. M., & Abdelzaher, A. (2017). Beyond environmental regulations: Exploring the potential of “eco-Islam” in boosting environmental ethics within SMEs in Arab markets. Journal of Business Ethics, 145, 357-371.
Abdullah, M. A. (2017). Islamic studies in higher education in Indonesia: Challenges, impact, and prospects for the world community. l-Jami'ah: Journal of Islamic Studies, 55(2), 391-426.
Alam, A., & Mohanty, A. (2023). Cultural beliefs and equity in educational institutions: exploring the social and philosophical notions of ability groupings in mathematics teaching and learning. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 28(1), 2270662.
Ali, N. (2022). script: towards carving a niche in critical race theory for the Muslim educational experience. nternational journal of research & method in education, 45(4), 343-355.
Alkouatli, C. (2018). pedagogies in becoming Muslim: Contemporary insights from Islamic traditions on teaching, learning, and developing. eligions, 9(11), 367.
Alsubaie, A., & Jones, K. (2017). An overview of the current state of women’s leadership in higher education in Saudi Arabia and a proposal for future research directions. dministrative Sciences, 7(4), 36.
Aslan, A., & Pong, K. S. (2023). Understanding the Trend of Digital Da’wah Among Muslim Housewives in Indonesia. Fikroh: Jurnal Pemikiran Dan Pendidikan Islam, 16(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.37812/fikroh.v16i1.681
Aslan, A., & Shiong, P. K. (2023). Learning in the Digital Age Full of Hedonistic Cultural Values Among Elementary School Students. Bulletin of Pedagogical Research, 3(2), 94. https://doi.org/10.51278/bpr.v3i2.515
Astuti, S. E. P., Aslan, A., & Parni, P. (2023). OPTIMALISASI PERAN GURU DALAM PROSES PEMBELAJARAN KURIKULUM 2013 DI MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH SWASTA. SITTAH: Journal of Primary Education, 4(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.30762/sittah.v4i1.963
Bandara, W., Furtmueller, E., Gorbacheva, E., Miskon, S., & Beekhuyzen, J. (2015). Achieving rigor in literature reviews: Insights from qualitative data analysis and tool-support. Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 37(1), 8.
Bin Muhammad Yusoff, M. F. (2023). racing the Tracts of Qaṣaṣ: Towards a Theory of Narrative Pedagogy in Islamic Education. religions, 14(10), 1299.
Chow, P. Y. S. (2016). Has intersectionality reached its limits? Intersectionality in the UN human rights treaty body practice and the issue of ambivalence. uman Rights Law Review, 16(3), 453-481.
ElKaleh, E. (2019). leadership curricula in UAE business and education management programs: A Habermasian analysis within an Islamic context. nternational Journal of Educational Management, 33(6), 1118-1147.
Erwan, E., Aslan, A., & Asyura, M. (2023). INTERNALISASI BUDAYA RELIGIUS OLEH GURU AKIDAH AKHLAK UNTUK MENUMBUHKAN SIKAP AKHLAK MULIA DI MIS BINA DHARMA PARIT RABU. JURNAL PENDIDIKAN DAN KEGURUAN, 1(6), Article 6.
Haddar, G. A., Haerudin, H., Riyanto, A., Syakhrani, A. W., & Aslan, A. (2023). THE REVOLUTION OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION THOUGHT IN THE ERA OF SOCIETY 5.0: CORRECTIONS AND ANALYSIS OF STUDIES IN ISLAMIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTH KALIMANTAN. International Journal of Teaching and Learning, 1(4), Article 4.
Haque, A., Khan, F., Keshavarzi, H., & Rothman, A. E. (2016). Integrating Islamic traditions in modern psychology: Research trends in last ten years. Journal of Muslim Mental Health, 10(1).
Ismail, I., Ali, H., & Us, K. A. (2022). actors Affecting Critical and Holistic Thinking in Islamic Education in Indonesia: Self-Concept, System, Tradition, Culture.(Literature Review of Islamic Education Management). inasti International Journal of Management Science, 3(3), 407-437.
Ismail, I., Ali, H., & Us, K. A. (2022). actors Affecting Critical and Holistic Thinking in Islamic Education in Indonesia: Self-Concept, System, Tradition, Culture.(Literature Review of Islamic Education Management). inasti International Journal of Management Science, 3(3), 407-437.
Judijanto, L. (2022). Metamorphosis of Learning Ecosystems in Response to The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). QALAMUNA: Jurnal Pendidikan, Sosial, dan Agama, 14(1), 529-542.
Lindsey, R. B., Nuri-Robins, K., Terrell, R. D., & Lindsey, D. B. (2018). cultural proficiency: A manual for school leaders. Corwin Press.
Macaro, E., Curle, S., Pun, J., An, J., & Dearden, J. (2018). a systematic review of English medium instruction in higher education. anguage teaching, 51(1), 36-76.
Muhamad, N. S. A., Sulaiman, S., Adham, K. A., & Said, M. F. (2019). Halal tourism: literature synthesis and direction for future research. Erika Journal of Social Science and Humanities.
Muharrom, M., Aslan, A., & Jaelani, J. (2023). IMPLEMENTASI KURIKULUM MERDEKA BELAJAR PADA PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DI SMK PUSAT KEUNGGULAN SMK MUHAMMADIYAH SINTANG. Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan Dan Kearifan Lokal, 3(1), Article 1.
Nurdiana, R., Effendi, M. N., Ningsih, K. P., Abda, M. I., & Aslan, A. (2023). COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS FOR DIGITAL EDUCATION TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT AT THE INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC RELIGION OF SULTAN MUHAMMAD SYAFIUDDIN SAMBAS, INDONESIA. International Journal of Teaching and Learning, 1(1), Article 1.
Nurhayati, N., Aslan, A., & Susilawati, S. (2023). PENGGUNAAN TEKNOLOGI GADGET SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN PADA ANAK USIA DINI DI RAUDHATUL ATFHAL AL-IKHLAS KOTA SINGKAWANG. JIP: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan, 1(3), Article 3.
Pieterse, J. N. (2019). Globalization and culture: Global mélange. Rowman & Littlefield.
Radha Krishna, L. K., Renganathan, Y., Tay, K. T., Tan, B. J. X., Chong, J. Y., Ching, A. H., ... & Toh, Y. P. (2019). educational roles as a continuum of mentoring's role in medicine–a systematic review and thematic analysis of educational studies from 2000 to 2018. MC Medical Education, 19, 1-19.
Riany, Y. E., Meredith, P., & Cuskelly, M. (2017). understanding the influence of traditional cultural values on Indonesian parenting. arriage & Family Review, 53(3), 207-226.
Sahin, A. (2018). critical issues in Islamic education studies: Rethinking Islamic and Western liberal secular values of education. eligions, 9(11), 335.
Sarmila, U., Aslan, A., & Astaman, A. (2023). THE ROLE OF PARENTS TOWARDS YOUTUBE USERS IN BUILDING CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS BEHAVIOR IN KUALA PANGKALAN KERAMAT VILLAGE. Archipelago Journal of Southeast Asia Islamic Studies (AJSAIS), 1(2), Article 2.
Shah, S. (2015). education, leadership, and Islam: Theories, discourses, and practices from an Islamic perspective. outledge.
Sitopu, J. W., Khairani, M., Roza, M., Judijanto, L., & Aslan, A. (2024). THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRATING MATHEMATICAL LITERACY IN THE PRIMARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM: A LITERATURE REVIEW. International Journal of Teaching and Learning, 2(1), Article 1.
Spezi, V., Wakeling, S., Pinfield, S., Creaser, C., Fry, J., & Willett, P. (2017). pen-access mega-journals: The future of scholarly communication or academic dumping ground? Review. ournal of Documentation, 73(2), 263-283.
Spring, J. (2017). the intersection of cultures: Multicultural education in the United States and the global economy. outledge.
Sulastri, S., Aslan, A., & Rathomi, A. (2023). STRATEGI GURU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DALAM PENYAMPAIAN MATERI PADA ANAK TUNAGRAHITA DI SEKOLAH LUAR BIASA NEGERI SAMBAS TAHUN PELAJARAN 2022/2023. Lunggi Journal: Literasi Unggulan Ilmiah Multidisipliner, 1(4), Article 4.
Tubagus, M., Haerudin, H., Fathurohman, A., Adiyono, A., & Aslan, A. (2023). THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON ISLAMIC PESANTREN EDUCATION AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES OF SANTRI: NEW TRENDS AND POSSIBILITIES. Indonesian Journal of Education (INJOE), 3(3), Article 3.
Tuhuteru, L., Misnawati, D., Aslan, A., Taufiqoh, Z., & Imelda, I. (2023). The Effectiveness of Multimedia-Based Learning To Accelerate Learning After The Pandemic At The Basic Education Level. Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education, 4(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.31538/tijie.v4i1.311
Ucan, A. D. (2019). improving the pedagogy of Islamic religious education in secondary schools: The role of critical religious education and variation theory. outledge.
Waghid, Y., & Smeyers, P. (2014). Re‐envisioning the Future: Democratic Citizenship Education and Islamic Education. Ournal of Philosophy of Education, 48(4), 539-558.
Wahyudi, R. (2018). Ituating English language teaching in Indonesia within a critical, global dialogue of theories: A case study of teaching argumentative writing and cross-cultural understanding courses (Doctoral dissertation, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand).
Zaenalabedeen, A. (2016). Exploring Views of Teachers, Teacher Trainees, and Educational Experts about E-Learning-based Teacher Training Programs in Saudi Arabia: An Empirical Study.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2023 Muhajir Musa, Miftah Ulya, Mulyoto Mulyoto, Agung Putra Mulyana, Muhammad Irfan

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.