Islamic Education at a Crossroads: An Analysis of Public Policy, Educational Politics, and Islamic Economics in Indonesia

Abstract

Islamic education in Indonesia stands at a strategic yet challenging crossroads amid the dynamics of public policy, educational politics, and the development of the Islamic economic system. This study aims to analyze the interrelationship between public policy, national educational politics, and the contribution of Islamic economics to the sustainability of Islamic education in Indonesia. The research employs a qualitative library research method by examining books, academic journals, government policy documents, and relevant previous studies. The findings indicate that Islamic education faces structural challenges, including policy disparities, politicization of educational regulations, and the suboptimal integration of Islamic economic instruments in educational financing. Nevertheless, significant opportunities remain through inclusive public policy reform, equitable educational politics, and the optimization of Islamic economic mechanisms. This study concludes that synergy between public policy, educational politics, and Islamic economics is essential for strengthening and sustaining Islamic education in Indonesia