The Unheard Voices of Jamiatul Waqf Al-Islami bil Filibbin Scholars in Promoting Jihad Through Education

This study aims to provide a different perspective on the discussion of Jihad focusing on its educational aspects. Specifically, it seeks to understand the significance of Jamiatul Waqf Al-Islami bil Filibbin in Marawi City particularly in its endeavor in the academe such as policies, curriculum and activities in promoting the concept of Jihad. Moreover, the study aims to accumulate responses from the talamidh (students), asatidh (teachers), administration and other Muslims, not directly affiliated regarding the alleged involvement of the madrasah in violent extremism. Despite its reputation, the madrasah gained notoriety for allegedly harboring the group behind the Marawi siege. This negative perception has led to stereotypes about the madrasah institution notwithstanding its contribution in cultivating individuals grounded in Islamic teachings. Considering this, the researchers believe that there has to be qualitative research that will explore the role of madaris like Waqf and how they implement the concept of Jihad through education. The study employs a qualitative descriptive approach, specifically using purposive sampling. Results of the study was obtained from the twenty (20) students, ten (10) ustadz and other administrators through oral interview. The researchers deliberately selected Jamiatul Waqf Al-Islami Bil Filibbin in Marawi City due to its extensive student body known for adhering strictly to Islamic standards. The findings of this study shows that that Waqf as a religious institution in Marawi City is created to secure the hold of Islam in Marawi City through its jihad in propagating the pure teachings of Islam. The institution’s activities are rooted in educational and religious development rather than violent extremism. The association of madrasah with extremis mis largely driven by misconception and incident like Marawi Seige. Through this study, Waqf emerges as a center for Islamic learning promoting Jihad in its purest and peaceful context. Waqf serves as a religious institution committed to the peaceful propagation of Islamic teachings. The notion that is foster violent extremis mis unsupported by the narratives of talamidh, asatidh and the administrators. It is recommended that similar studies on other existing madaris institutions must be conducted