EPS 68 Mengubah Haluan Pendidikan Sejarah Islam

Summary

This video discusses the need to shift the focus of Islamic history education, which is currently dominated by political conflicts and military history, to a more intellectual and social approach. The speaker highlights how Islamic history education often centers on internal Muslim conflicts, causing frustration and division among students. They advocate for a new curriculum that emphasizes the intellectual achievements of Islamic scholars like Imam Hanafi, Imam Syafi'i, and others. By focusing on the contributions of these scholars, the speaker believes students can be inspired to pursue progress and unity rather than being overwhelmed by historical strife.

Takeaways

• 😀 The majority of students and students in Indonesia find Islamic History (Sejarah Islam) and Islamic culture history (SKI) to be the least favorite subject in religious education.
• 😀 Islamic History education in Indonesia often focuses heavily on political conflicts, power struggles, and military history, which many students find unpleasant and emotionally draining.
• 😀 Wars between Muslims, such as the battles of the early caliphs, including the battles between Ali and Aisyah, and the killing of Husayn, are especially upsetting for students.
• 😀 There is a tendency in pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) to avoid in-depth coverage of Islamic history, opting instead for simplified texts like 'Khulasah Nurul Yaakin' or 'Sirah Nabawiyah'.
• 😀 Focusing on violent conflicts and historical power struggles in Islamic history education can create feelings of frustration, division, and hostility among students.
• 😀 The main purpose of Islamic history education should be to convey lessons from the past, highlight both positive and negative examples, and inspire students for the future.
• 😀 There is a significant need to shift the focus of Islamic history education towards intellectual and social history, which can offer students more inspiring and constructive lessons.
• 😀 The history of Islamic intellectual achievements, such as the contributions of scholars like Imam Syafi'i, Ibn Sina, and Al-Khwarizmi, should be highlighted to inspire students and show the positive impact of Islamic civilization.
• 😀 Shifting the focus from political history to intellectual history can help prevent the propagation of negative emotions and inter-Islamic conflicts among students.
• 😀 The proposal is for a 'Social Intellectual History' approach, which combines both social and intellectual aspects of history to encourage personal growth, critical thinking, and innovation among students.

Q & A

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

The main topic of the video is about changing the direction of Islamic history education, focusing on a shift from political history and military conflicts to intellectual and social history.

Why do students and faculty find Islamic history education challenging or unpopular?

Islamic history education, particularly the study of Islamic civilization (SKI), is often disliked because it primarily focuses on political conflicts, wars, and sectarian strife, especially among Muslims, which can be seen as unpleasant and demoralizing.

What is the common reaction of students to the teaching of Islamic history, especially the wars between Muslims?

Students often feel frustrated and overwhelmed when learning about wars and conflicts between Muslims, such as the battles between Ali and Aisha or the tragedy of Hussein bin Ali. These topics can evoke strong negative emotions and a sense of disillusionment.

What are the three negative consequences of focusing on political and military history in Islamic education?

The three negative consequences are: 1) Students feel suffocated and frustrated by the content, 2) It stirs emotions of partisanship and conflict, and 3) It promotes a mindset of division and hostility among Muslims.

What are the four objectives that Islamic history education should aim to fulfill?

Islamic history education should aim to: 1) Convey information about past events in Islamic history, 2) Draw lessons from past events, both good and bad, 3) Inspire creativity and success in students, and 4) Promote the creation of history that enlightens the future.

Why is it suggested that Islamic history education should emphasize intellectual history?

Intellectual history is emphasized because it can inspire students by focusing on the achievements of Muslim scholars and intellectuals, such as the development of Islamic jurisprudence and scientific advancements, rather than focusing on political conflicts.

What are some examples of intellectual figures in Islamic history who made significant contributions?

Examples include Imam Hanafi, Imam Maliki, Imam Shafi'i, Imam Hanbali, and figures like Al-Khwarizmi, Jabir Ibn Hayyan, Al-Biruni, Ibn al-Haytham, and Ibn Sina, who made advancements in various fields like law, science, medicine, and optics.

What is the concept of 'historical intellectualism' in the context of Islamic history education?

'Historical intellectualism' refers to teaching Islamic history by focusing on the intellectual contributions of Muslim scholars and their impact on the development of knowledge in various fields, such as law, mathematics, medicine, and science, rather than focusing solely on political or military history.

How did historical intellectualism contribute to the development of Islamic jurisprudence?

Historical intellectualism contributed to Islamic jurisprudence by highlighting the work of great scholars like Imam Hanafi, Imam Maliki, Imam Shafi'i, and Imam Hanbali, who developed unique methods of legal reasoning and interpretation of Islamic law that continue to influence legal systems today.

What is the importance of integrating social history with intellectual history in Islamic education?

Integrating social history with intellectual history helps students understand the broader context of intellectual achievements and the social conditions in which they occurred, thus creating a more holistic view of Islamic history and its contributions to civilization.

How can the Ministry of Religious Affairs contribute to improving Islamic history education in Indonesia?

The Ministry of Religious Affairs can contribute by promoting a shift in the curriculum from a focus on political and military history to one that emphasizes intellectual and social history, involving experts in Islamic history from universities across Indonesia to create a more inspiring and comprehensive curriculum.