Mapping the Modernization of Islamic Education: A Bibliometrics Analysis of Research Trends from 1965 to 2022

Abstract

In recent years, calls for modernization have increased, with subjects being introduced from basic and secondary education levels to Islamic university institutions. This is particularly relevant for studies on Islamic education through Bibliometrics analysis. This current study aims to create a Bibliometrics research trend mapping with respect to the modernization of Islamic education. The study is empirical in the sense that it seeks to rely on the use of data in a bid to establish the number of articles on modernizing Islamic education that have been published in some countries around the world. In the study dataset, data analysis was done with the help of R-Tool Bibliometrics and displayed with Vosviewer. The relevant articles to the research of modernized Islamic education have contributed to Bibliometrics mapping with 197 relevant articles from 160 different journals in the period from 1965 to 2022 using Biblioshiny and VOSviewer. Among the leading authors who have written on this topic include Mukhibat, Hidayatulla Azra, and La Hadisi. The VOSviewer shows that most of the research trends were on the subject of Islamic education. The words "Indonesia," "Turkey," and "Egypt" in this illustration lead to the impression that most of the work in relation to modernization of Islamic education is done from these three countries. These findings highlight the key contributors and regional focus of research on modernizing Islamic education, providing insights for policymakers and educators working to align traditional Islamic values with contemporary educational frameworks. The study provides a foundation for future research exploring successful strategies to synthesize religious principles with modern pedagogical practices in diverse contexts.