Integrating Religious Moderation into Arabic Language Education: A Case Study of Indonesian Islamic Universities

Qomari, Nur ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5033-8314, Jauhari, Qomi Akit, Mulloh, Tamim ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6714-6181, Rahman, Ihsan and Sulaiman, Sulaiman Hasan (2026) Integrating Religious Moderation into Arabic Language Education: A Case Study of Indonesian Islamic Universities. Arabi : Journal of Arabic Studies, 11 (2). pp. 13-23. ISSN 2548-6624

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Abstract

This study investigates how Arabic language education in Indonesian Islamic universities fosters religious moderation by promoting tolerance, critical thinking, and intercultural understanding. This Study employs a qualitative case study design, the data were collected through ethnographic observation, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang and UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung. Thematic analysis was employed to interpret the findings. The results reveal that pedagogical models such as TADBIR, PEACE, and Communicative Language Teaching effectively integrate moderation principles into Arabic instruction. Extracurricular programs and digital literacy initiatives further strengthen students’ capacity to navigate religious discourse and resist extremist ideologies. However, challenges persist, including linguistic barriers, inconsistent curricula, and cultural resistance. The study concludes that strategically aligned Arabic education significantly contributes to shaping tolerant and socially responsible graduates. These findings offer practical insights for curriculum development, faculty training, and institutional support to embed religious moderation in higher education contexts.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Arabic language education, religious moderation, Islamic higher education, tolerance, digital literacy
Subjects:	13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130214 Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (Ta'lim al-'Arabiyah Lighairi al-Nathiqin Biha) Curriculum and Pedagogy
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities > Department of Arabic Language and Letters
Depositing User:	Nur Qomari
Date Deposited:	13 Jul 2026 08:55

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