Pedagogical Approaches in Islamic Education: A Study of Teaching and Learning Methodologies

Abstract

The teaching and study of Islamic education have faced criticism over the past century for certain techniques, particularly for not adequately addressing the challenges posed by the demands of the modern world. Considering Islam's following among one-fifth of the world's population, Islamic education must innovate its teaching methods and strategies to keep pace with modernity and the demands of a globalized world. Islamic scholars have been diligently studying this issue since the late 1970s, offering various ways to improve the areas of deficiency. This paper examines the diverse perspectives (Islamic modern approaches, development of Islamic civilization, Quranic critical thinking, upcoming inventions, and their Islamic solutions, new Islamic pedagogical techniques) of Islamic scholars on the topic and provides recommendations to enhance the presentation and understanding of Islamic studies.