Islamic Education Amidst the Challenges of Capitalism: Between Ideality and Reality

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the challenges of Islamic education in Indonesia in the face of global capitalism and to find solutions to restore Islamic education to its ideal purpose: to develop a generation that is intelligent, faithful, and virtuous. The research method used is a qualitative approach based on library research, which relies on secondary data sources such as books, journal articles, and related documents. The results show that capitalism in the world of education has created a gap in access, commercialization, and a shift in the orientation of Islamic education from human liberation to purely economic interests. Islamic education is often marginalized in the national education system, both in terms of policy, budget allocation, and government attention. To address these challenges, the integration of religious and general knowledge is needed through curriculum reform based on Islamic values, improved management of educational institutions, and strengthened regulations that ensure inclusive and equitable education. These reforms are expected to create an Islamic education system that is responsive to the needs of modern society without losing its spiritual values.