The Role and Thought of Abdul Wahab Chasbullah in the Dynamics of Islamic Education during the Indonesian National Movement Era
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https://doi.org/10.56633/jkp.v22i1.1411Keywords:
Abdul Wahab Chasbullah, Islamic education, national movement, educational modernization, role of ulamaAbstract
This study examines the role and thought of Abdul Wahab Chasbullah in the development of Islamic education during Indonesia’s national movement period. The problem addressed is his contribution in responding to educational challenges under colonialism and modernization. The study aims to analyze his role and ideas in shaping Islamic education. It employs a qualitative method with a literature study approach. The findings show that Abdul Wahab Chasbullah played a strategic role through organizational activities and adaptive thinking. He emphasized the balance between traditional Islamic boarding school values and modern needs, as well as the role of scholars in fostering social awareness and nationalism. The study concludes that his ideas remain relevant for contemporary Islamic education development.
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