Systematic Literature Review: Quality Development of Islamic Educational Institutions Based on Malay-Islamic Cultural Values
Keywords:
Islamic education management, quality development, Malay-Islamic cultural wisdom, religiousAbstract
The development of quality in Islamic educational institutions is inseparable from the cultural and spiritual values that shape the moral foundation of education. This study aimed to systematically review previous research on how Malay-Islamic cultural values contribute to enhancing the quality management of Islamic educational institutions. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, this paper analyzed studies published between 2015 and 2025 in both national and international journals indexed in Scopus and Sinta. The review process followed the PRISMA framework through stages of identification, screening, eligibility, and synthesis. The findings indicated that the integration of Malay-Islamic cultural values—such as ta’zim (respect), tanggung jawab (responsibility), musyawarah (deliberation), and gotong royong (mutual cooperation)—played a significant role in strengthening leadership ethics, teacher professionalism, and institutional identity. These values also fostered a harmonious educational environment aligned with Islamic moral principles and local wisdom. Furthermore, the review revealed that quality improvement in Islamic education was achieved not only through managerial innovation but also through the internalization of cultural religiosity as a guiding philosophy. This study provided a contextual framework for developing quality management in Islamic education rooted in Malay-Islamic cultural wisdom.
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