THE CONCEPT OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN CONTEMPORARY QUR'ANIC INTERPRETATION

The urgency of Islamic education in the modern era is increasingly perceived, where technological advances and globalization erode moral and spiritual values. The crisis of morality and the loss of Islamic identity are major challenges for Muslims today. Therefore, Islamic education has a strategic role in integrating Islamic values into the education system to form a generation with noble character, broad vision, and firm adherence to Islamic teachings. This study objective is to compile and infer the concept of Islamic education according to al-Sa'dy in Tafsir Taysir al-Karim al-Rahman. The research method used qualitative literature study. The findings reveal that for al-Sa'dy, Islamic education is nurturing humans to become closer to Allah and fulfill their servanthood perfectly. The main objective of Islamic education is to realize ubūdiyyah and tauhid as total servitude to Allah. Islamic education is based on divine revelation that is certain and unchanging, namely the Qur'an and Sunnah. He further highlights its characteristics: al-Rabbaniyyah (Divinity), al-Shumuliyyah (Comprehensiveness), al-Tawazun (Balance), al-Muhafazah wa al-Tajdid (Preservation and Renewal), al-Waqi‘iyyah (Actuality), al-Istimrariyyah (Continuity), and al-Wasatiyyah (Moderation). The foundations of Islamic education include the foundations of faith, social foundations, and historical foundations, serve as essential pillars in developing its ideal concept