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This study examines the development and influence of Salafi educational institutions in Indonesia on the national education system, particularly Islamic education. Employing a qualitative approach through literature review, the research traces the origins, classifications, and dissemination strategies of two major Salafi branches: Traditionalist and Reformist. The findings indicate that Salafi educational institutions have grown significantly since the 1980s, driven by financial support from Gulf countries and Middle Eastern alumni networks. Traditionalist Salafi institutions are generally exclusive, emphasizing a literalist-scriptural curriculum focused on Islamic creed (tauhid) while minimizing general education. In contrast, Reformist Salafis such as Muhammadiyah, Persis, and Al-Irsyad integrate religious teachings with modern science and general education. The impact of these institutions is ambivalent—while they offer a structured model of Islamic education, their rigid ideological stance may challenge national values of pluralism and tolerance.
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Creswell, J. W. (2003). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (2nd ed.). California: Sage Publications, Inc.
Duderija, A. (2007). Islamic groups and their world-views and identities: Neo-traditional Salafis and progressive Muslims. Arab Law Quarterly, 21(4), 341–363.
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Federspiel, H. M. (1970). Persatuan Islam: Islamic reform in twentieth century Indonesia. Modern Indonesia Project, Cornell University.
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Munhanif, A. (2017, March 1). Faham Salafi di Indonesia. Retrieved April 20, 2018, from https://www.benarnews.org/indonesian/berita/indonesia-salafi-03012017155955.html
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