The Exploration of Islamic Educational Reform and Colonialism Impact on Contemporary Islamic Higher Education

Many historians and scholars have embraced the concept of ""tradition vs modernity,"" arguing that Islamic educational institutions play a minor role in Muslim civilization's intellectual development. Despite fact portrayals institutions, such as madrasas, legacies medieval antiquity are still popular public discourse, numerous historians, philosophers, debated this over years. This research is comparative study to explore modern reform higher education Tunisia Indonesia. As well its contribution The purpose answer what explorations Indonesia Tunisia's education? What both countries' development was conducted using qualitative method with an historical approach. books colonialism were used collect data for exploration education. Data also includes journals, articles, books, news, international relevant theme. findings show impacted by colonial system Indonesia, which allowed faith-based schools take control schools. growing ideas has dualistic system. While Tunisia, French type, they tried get rid all because many or madrasas gotten of. result, following end colonialism, now consists just one only Zaitunah University part civilization. paper expects providing insight into colonial-era transformations, current future generations educators will recognize their significance help reintegrate worldview, epistemology, ethics