Anti-Madzhab Discourse in Indonesian Islamic Education Textbooks: Implications for Religious Literature and Education

Abstract

This study examines the phenomenon of anti-madzhab discourse in the fiqh materials of Islamic education textbooks widely circulated in Indonesian schools and madrasahs. By employing a qualitative library stu­dy approach, this research analyzes primary references for mazhab compa­rison, including Al-Fiqhu ‘alā Al-Madzāhib Al-Arba’ah by Abdu al-Rahman al-Jaziri and Al-Mausū’ah Al-Fiqhiyah Al-Kuwaitiyyah by some Kuwait scholars. The findings reveal that several fiqh-related topics in the textbooks, such as the conditions for valid ablution, requirements to be­come an imam, timing for zakat payment and identification of zakat reci­pients, reflect some anti-madzhab perspectives. These perspectives can lead to al-masyaqqah (difficulties) in worship practices within the com­munity. The study highlights the need for a thorough evaluation of Islamic education textbooks, recommending that fiqh materials incorporate tradi­tional madzhab frameworks to enhance their alignment with Islamic reli­gious education standards. This research contributes to the ongoing dis­cour­se on curriculum development and the importance of maintaining doctrinal integrity in educational resources.