Implementing a Love-Based Curriculum in Arabic Language Education: Insights from Ki Hajar Dewantara’s Educational Philosophy

Maskuri Maskuri; Amirul Mukminin; Sutaman Sutaman; Fathalla Mohammed Fathalla Zekyzak

doi:10.32332/an-nabighoh.v27i2.363-378

Authors

Maskuri Maskuri Universitas Ibrahimy
Amirul Mukminin Universitas Ibrahimy
Sutaman Sutaman Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim
Fathalla Mohammed Fathalla Zekyzak Al-Azhar University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32332/an-nabighoh.v27i2.363-378

Keywords:

Curriculum of Love, Ki Hajar Dewantara, Humanistic Education, Character Education, Arabic Learning

Abstract

This study examines the conceptual integration of the “curriculum of love” into Arabic language learning through the lens of Ki Hajar Dewantara’s educational philosophy. In the Indonesian context, Arabic serves not only as a linguistic medium but also as a means of internalizing Islamic values and character education. Nevertheless, Arabic instruction has largely emphasized cognitive and technical aspects, often overlooking learners’ emotional and spiritual development. Employing a literature review method, this study analyzes national and international scholarly works published between 2010 and 2025 concerning affective pedagogy, character-based Arabic education, and Dewantara’s educational principles—ing ngarso sung tulodo, ing madyo mangun karso, and tut wuri handayani. The findings propose a conceptual model of Arabic learning that integrates linguistic competence with affective-spiritual growth, positioning teachers as empathetic facilitators. This model promotes reflective, contextual, and student-centered learning, offering a culturally grounded and humanistic contribution to Arabic language pedagogy.

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Author Biographies

Maskuri Maskuri, Universitas Ibrahimy

Maskuri is a lecturer at Ibrahimy Sukorejo University, Situbondo, specializing in Islamic Education Politics. He earned his doctoral degree from Sunan Ampel State Islamic University, Surabaya, in Islamic Studies. He currently serves as an assistant professor with a research focus on Islamic Education Policy and Politics. In addition to being a lecturer, actively teaching and providing academic guidance, He also has experience in the field of public policy, especially reviewing education policies, and being a companion in the preparation of regional policy products and active in various other activities outside the campus. He can be contacted at masykuri.ismail@gmail.com.
Amirul Mukminin, Universitas Ibrahimy

Amirul Mukminin is a lecturer at Ibrahimy Sukorejo University, Situbondo, specializing in applied linguistics and lughawiyah rules. He earned his Master's degree from Maulana Malik Ibrahim University, Malang, in Arabic Language Education Studies. Currently, he serves as an Expert Assistant, in addition to being a lecturer, actively teaching and providing academic guidance. Amirul Mukminin also has extensive experience in Arabic language education, with a special focus on the language learning process. He can be contacted at mora.mukmin@gmail.com.
Sutaman Sutaman, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim

Sutaman is a lecturer at Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University of Malang, specializing in applied linguistics and psycholinguistics. He holds a Ph.D. in Arabic Language Education from Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University of Malang. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor at Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University of Malang, focusing on research in applied linguistics and psycholinguistics in educational contexts. Sutaman has extensive experience in Arabic language education, with a particular focus on language learning processes and psycholinguistic perspectives. In addition to his research, Sutaman is actively involved in teaching and academic supervision at Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University of Malang. He can be contacted at sutaman@uin-malang.ac.id.
Fathalla Mohammed Fathalla Zekyzak, Al-Azhar University

Fathalla Mohammed Fathalla Zekyzak is a lecturer at Al-Azhar University, Egypt, specializing in Arabic rhetoric (balāghah) and Arabic language studies. His academic interests focus on language pedagogy, linguistic analysis, and the integration of classical Islamic scholarship with contemporary educational approaches. He is actively involved in teaching, research, and academic supervision, contributing to the development of Arabic language education in both classical and modern contexts. He can be contacted at tnm4879@gmail.com.

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