An-Nahl: Jurnal Pembaharuan Pendidikan Islam

Conceptual Analysis of Islamic Educational Psychology: Relevance of Basic Concepts and Goals in Contemporary Education

2026-08-27T16:03:02+07:00

This study aims to examine the core concepts and objectives of Islamic educational psychology and to explore their relevance to contemporary educational contexts. The study employed a qualitative library-based approach, using comparative conceptual analysis and content analysis to examine a range of classical and contemporary sources related to Islamic educational psychology. The research drew upon the works of prominent Muslim scholars, including Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, Ibn Khaldun, Ibn Sahnun, and Ibn Miskawayh, in addition to several academic studies published in recent years. The findings indicate that Islamic educational psychology is grounded in a holistic understanding of the human being, viewing the individual as an integrated entity that encompasses intellectual, psychological, moral, and spiritual dimensions. The study also found that the aims of Islamic educational psychology extend beyond cognitive development to include the cultivation of moral character, the promotion of psychological well-being, and the strengthening of learners’ spiritual awareness. In addition, the analysis revealed that many concepts discussed in contemporary educational psychology can be traced back to the Islamic intellectual tradition. The study concludes that Islamic educational psychology should not be viewed merely as a historical intellectual legacy; rather, it represents a meaningful educational and epistemological framework that can contribute to addressing current educational challenges and the various difficulties faced by learners in today’s world.

Development of an Interactive Audiovisual Learning Media Using Canva to Enhance Students' Learning Interest in Qur'an-Hadith Education

2026-09-09T15:41:39+07:00

This study aimed to develop Canva-assisted interactive audiovisual learning media and evaluate its validity, practicality, effectiveness, and impact on students' learning interest in Qur'an and Hadith learning. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the 4D model, consisting of Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate stages. The participants consisted of Grade VII students at MTs Darussalam. Data were collected through expert validation sheets, student response questionnaires, and learning interest questionnaires administered before and after the implementation of the developed media. The findings indicated that the developed learning media was highly valid, achieving an overall validation score of 95.29%. The media was also highly practical, as demonstrated by the student response score of 98.08%. Furthermore, the media was effective in increasing students' learning interest, with the average score increasing from 52.33% before implementation to 82.96% after implementation, resulting in an N-Gain score of 0.64, categorized as moderate improvement. In addition, students' learning interest reached a very high level, with an overall score of 92.70% across six indicators. These results demonstrate that Canva-assisted interactive audiovisual learning media can provide meaningful, engaging, and interactive learning experiences while effectively enhancing students' interest in Qur'an and Hadith learning. Therefore, the developed media can serve as an alternative instructional resource to support more innovative and student-centered learning in madrasah.

Internalizing Spirituality Values and Ukhrawi Orientation in Building Generation Z's Learning Motivation

2026-07-12T21:11:38+07:00

This study aims to analyze the mental health challenges faced by Generation Z in the digital era through the lens of Islamic educational psychology, by revisiting the thoughts of Imam Al-Ghazali regarding the anatomy of the soul. The current prevalence of mental health crises, as evidenced by the 2022 Indonesia National Adolescent Mental Health Survey (I-NAMHS) data, indicates a significant disparity between rapid technological advancement and individual inner stability. This research employs a qualitative methodology through library research by analyzing Al-Ghazali's classical works on Tazkiyatun Nafs (purification of the soul). The findings indicate that psychological distress among contemporary adolescents stems from the fragmentation of the human psyche comprising the heart (al-qalb), intellect (al-aql), spirit (ar-ruh), and soul (an-nafs) which has lost its transcendental orientation amidst hyper-connectivity. Al-Ghazali's adab-based educational framework offers an integrative model capable of restoring the soul's function as a spiritual anchor. This study concludes that a reorientation of education, synthesizing intellectual dimensions with spirituality, is essential for building resilient mental health for university students in the digital age.