Reconstruction of the Problematics of Islamic Education at Dr. M. Natsir Islamic Boarding School from the Perspective of Islamic Educational Philosophy

Abstract

This study aims to examine and reconstruct the problems of Islamic education at Dr. M. Natsir Islamic Boarding School from the perspective of contemporary Islamic educational philosophy. This research employs a qualitative approach using a case study design, conducted through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation studies involving pesantren leaders, teachers, curriculum managers, and students. Data were analyzed thematically using the framework of Islamic educational philosophy encompassing ontological, epistemological, and axiological dimensions.

 The findings indicate that the main problem of Islamic education in this pesantren does not lie in the backwardness of its educational system, but rather in excessive modernization that weakens the classical scholarly traditions of the pesantren. Such modernization has led to a shift in educational goals, the weakening of traditional modes of knowledge transmission, reduced intensity of tur?? (classical Islamic texts) studies, and the erosion of scholarly ethics (adab) among students.

Based on these findings, the study recommends reconstructing pesantren Islamic education by reaffirming the goal of tafaqquh f? al-d?n (deep understanding of religion) and the formation of ethically grounded individuals, revitalizing traditional pesantren learning methods, and integrating modernity proportionally as a supportive instrument in education. The implications of this research are expected to serve as a conceptual foundation for developing an integrative pesantren education model rooted in Islamic intellectual tradition while remaining relevant to contemporary educational challenges.