Islamic Education and the Challenges of Globalization: Maintaining Islamic Identity in Multicultural Education

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to explore how Islamic education can maintain its Islamic identity while facing the challenges of globalization, as well as to identify ways to integrate multiculturalism principles into Islamic education. This study uses a qualitative approach with a literature review analysis method. The sources used include books, scholarly articles, and journals relevant to the topics of Islamic education and multiculturalism. The findings indicate that Islamic education can preserve its identity by instilling inclusive Islamic values that are adaptive to cultural diversity. The implementation of multiculturalism principles in Islamic education allows students to understand and appreciate cultural differences without compromising fundamental Islamic teachings. Principles such as tolerance, mutual respect, and appreciation of diversity become the main pillars in this integration. The implications of this research highlight the need to develop an Islamic education curriculum that is more open to multicultural values, as well as training for educators to manage diversity in the classroom. Therefore, it is expected that Islamic education can remain relevant and positively contribute amidst the evolving dynamics of globalization.