Islam Berkemajuan in Education: Reconstructing Muhammadiyah’s Philosophy of Education Based on Manhaj Tarjih and Tajdid in the Era of Globalization

Abstract

Islamic education in Indonesia is facing major challenges, ranging from the rapid flow of globalization to the weakening integration between religious knowledge and modern sciences. In this context, Muhammadiyah’s Manhaj Tarjih emerges as a distinctive and comprehensive intellectual framework, as it integrates textual interpretation (bayani), scientific rationality (burhani), and spiritual intuition (irfani). These three approaches provide a solid foundation for the philosophy of Islamic education that remains faithful to Islamic teachings while also responsive to contemporary demands. This article aims to analyze the core values of Manhaj Tarjih and examine how the concept of Islam Berkemajuan can serve as a basis for redesigning Islamic education in the modern era. This study employs a qualitative approach through a literature review of Muhammadiyah’s official documents and indexed academic references. The findings reveal that the integration of Manhaj Tarjih and Islam Berkemajuan fosters an Islamic education that is open, just, and liberating. However, for this vision to be realized, concrete steps are required, including value-based curriculum reform, the enhancement of teacher competencies, and the implementation of holistic evaluation systems. In this way, Islamic education has the potential to become a transformative force that enlightens and contributes to the advancement of civilization.

[Pendidikan Islam di Indonesia menghadapi tantangan besar, mulai dari derasnya arus globalisasi hingga melemahnya integrasi antara ilmu agama dan ilmu modern. Dalam konteks tersebut, Manhaj Tarjih Muhammadiyah hadir sebagai pendekatan berpikir yang khas dan komprehensif, karena menggabungkan pendekatan teks keagamaan (bayani), rasionalitas ilmiah (burhani), dan intuisi spiritual (irfani). Ketiga pendekatan tersebut membentuk dasar filsafat pendidikan Islam yang relevan dengan ajaran Islam sekaligus responsif terhadap kebutuhan zaman. Artikel ini bertujuan menganalisis nilai-nilai utama Manhaj Tarjih dan mengkaji bagaimana konsep Islam Berkemajuan dapat menjadi landasan dalam merancang ulang sistem pendidikan Islam di era kontemporer. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui studi pustaka terhadap dokumen resmi Muhammadiyah dan literatur akademik terindeks. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa integrasi Manhaj Tarjih dan Islam Berkemajuan mampu melahirkan pendidikan Islam yang terbuka, adil, dan membebaskan. Namun, agar gagasan tersebut benar-benar terwujud, diperlukan langkah konkret seperti pembaruan kurikulum berbasis nilai, peningkatan kompetensi pendidik, serta sistem evaluasi yang holistik. Dengan demikian, pendidikan Islam berpotensi menjadi kekuatan transformasi sosial yang mencerahkan sekaligus membangun peradaban.]