The role of Islamic educational institutions in strengthening national values in a multicultural society: evidence from Kudus, Indonesia

Fatah, Ahmad and Nufa, Fa'izah and Thohiroh, Afifatun and Kartika, Betania (2026) The role of Islamic educational institutions in strengthening national values in a multicultural society: evidence from Kudus, Indonesia. Cendekia: Jurnal Kependidikan dan Kemasyarakatan, 24 (1). pp. 43-56. ISSN 1693-1505 E-ISSN 2477-796X

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Abstract

This study aims to examine the role of Islamic educational institutions in strengthening national education within the multicultural society of Rahtawu, Muria Kudus. This research employed a qualitative approach. The data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation involving religious leaders, community leaders, educators, and residents of Rahtawu Village, Kudus. The data were then analyzed using the interactive model proposed by Miles and Huberman, which consists of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that Islamic educational institutions strengthen national values through religious education, character building, and various social activities that promote tolerance, mutual cooperation, and social responsibility. In addition, local wisdom traditions, such as sedekah bumi, barikan, and bodo contong, serve as important means of fostering social cohesion, religious moderation, and multicultural awareness. The study reveals that the interaction between Islamic educational values and local traditions creates an inclusive educational environment that supports national unity and peaceful coexistence. This research contributes to the understanding of Islamic education as not only a religious learning space but also a social institution that actively shapes civic identity in multicultural communities.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Islamic educational institutions, national education, multicultural society
Subjects:	BPL Islamic education > BPL27 Aims and objectives of education. Sustainable education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART)
Depositing User:	Dr Betania Kartika Muflih
Date Deposited:	14 Oct 2026 15:18
Last Update:	14 Oct 2026 15:18
Queue Number:	2026-10-Q5586
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/131911
Indexed In:	Google Scholar, Other

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