Malay-Islamic Pondok Studies as Platforms for Developing Human Potential: A Qualitative Document Analysis

Authors

  • Khairul Nizam bin Zainal Badri Pusat Pengajian Al Mansoorah, Puchong, Selangor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64420/ijris.v2i3.391

Keywords:

Malay-Islamic Pondok Studies, Developing Human Potential, Qualitative Document Analysis

Abstract

Background: The establishment of pondok education in the Malay world coincides with the emergence of Malay-Islamic kingdoms, rendering the pondok a central educational platform for the Malay community. Its education system emphasizes the Arabic language, with Jawi texts produced to meet local needs. In addition to imparting knowledge, pondok education plays a key role in developing students' skills. Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the role and contribution of pondok education in the development of human potential, specifically in terms of cognitive thinking and behavioral patterns. Method: The methodology employed is document analysis, utilizing a qualitative approach for data collection, screening, analysis, and conclusion. Result: The study found that the study and life routines in pondok schools are highly effective in skill development, even though the facilities provided are not comparable to those in full boarding schools or universities. Conclusion: The study concludes that pondok education makes a significant contribution to the development of human potential by strengthening religious values and enhancing life skills. Contribution: This research contributes to a deeper understanding of pondok education and its relevance in modern educational contexts.

References

Abd Ghani, A. R., Jemali, M., Daud, M. N., & Ismail, A. M. (2016). Perlaksanaan Kurikulum Tajwid di Sekolah-Sekolah Pondok Negeri Perak: The Implementation of Tajwid Curriculum in Perak Cottage Schools. Perspektif Jurnal Sains Sosial Dan Kemanusiaan, 8(2), 54-69. https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/PERS/article/view/1742

Abdullah, M. N. (1989). Pengajian Hadis di Institusi Pondok: Satu Kajian di Daerah Baling, Kedah. Islamiyyat , 10, 31-42. http://journalarticle.ukm.my/7601/

Ackerman, C. E. (2021). What is Self-Confidence? + 9 Ways to Increase It. PositivePyschology.com , pp. Self-Esteem.

Azizan, N. I., Ismail, N., Zin, S. M., & Zainuddin, N. F. (2021). Metode Pengajian Tafsir Al-Quran Institusi Pondok Di Malaysia. Jurnal Pengajian Islam , 14 (Special Edition), 50-58. https://jpi.uis.edu.my/index.php/jpi/article/view/75

Chowdhury, J., Vadevelu, K., Singh, P. S. J., Saad, M. R. M., & Hatta, Z. A. (2024). The intersection of faith, culture, and Indigenous community in Malaysia and Bangladesh. Springer.

Hashim, R. (2004). Education Dualism in Malaysia Implications for Theory and Practice. Kuala Lumpur: The Other Press.

Hashim, R., Rufai, S. A., & Nor, M. R. M. (2011). Traditional Islamic education in Asia and Africa: A comparative study of Malaysia’s Pondok, Indonesia’s Pesantren and Nigeria’s traditional Madrasah. World Journal of Islamic History and Civilization, 1(2), 94-107.

Ishak, M., Tibek, S. R., Ghani, Z. A., Idrus, M. M., Abdullah, H., Nor, A. H., et al. (2019). Isu dan Cabaran Pendidikan Pondok dari Lensa Pegawai Jabatan dan Majlis Agama Islam Negeri di Malaysia. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling , 4 (31), 384-393. https://gaexcellence.com/ijepc/article/view/3078

Izard, C., Ackerman, B., Schoff, K., & Fine, S. (2000). Self‐organization of discrete emotions, emotion patterns, and emotion‐cognitive relations. In M. Lewis, & I.!Grani (Eds.), Emotion development and self‐organization (pp. 15-36). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Jaafar, N., Ghani, Z. A., Tibek, S. R., Nor, A. H., Gunardi, S., Ismail, N. A., et al. (2017). Cabaran Institusi Pendidikan Pondok serta Impak terhadap Pembentukan Diri Pelajar. Journal of Islamic, Social, Economics and Development , 2 (6), 223-235. https://oarep.usim.edu.my/entities/publication/a013d4d6-67be-4bb3-abc2-2bbcb9de703a

Kamsani, S. R. (2014). Religious identity, self-concept, and resilience among female orphan adolescents in Malaysia: An evidence-based group intervention. Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Kim, I., & Ahn, J. (2021). The Effect of Changes in Physical Self-Concept through Participation in Exercise on Changes in Self-Esteem and Mental Well-Being. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health , 18 (5224), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18105224

Kim, K. K. (2001). Malay Society Transformation & Democratisation: A Stimulating and Dscerning Study on the Evolution of Malay Society. Subang Jaya: Pelanduk Publications.

Madmarn, H. (2002). The Pondok & Madrasah in Patani. Bangi: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Mujahid, I. (2021). Islamic orthodoxy-based character education: creating moderate Muslim in a modern pesantren in Indonesia. Indonesian Journal of Islam and Muslim Societies, 11(2), 185-212. https://doi.org/10.18326/ijims.v11i2.185-212

Mustaffa, M. Z., Zahid, E. S., Daud, N. F., Saja@Mearaj, M., Redzuan, M. A., & Razaly, M. Z. (2017). Sejarah Pengajian Pondok dan Tokoh Ulama: Kajian Di Daerah Besut, Trengganu Darul Iman. Proceeding Of 2nd International Islamic Heritage Conference (ISHEC 2017) (pp. 47-53). Alor Gajah: Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka.

Ramli, M., & Ali, A. (2015). Sejarah (Tipologi) Penginstitusian Sekolah Agama di Malaysia: Satu Analisis Perbandingan Di YIK Dan JAIS. Journal Al-Muqaddimah , 3 (3), 50-65.

Rochmat, C. S., Yoranita, A. S. P., & Putri, H. A. (2022). Islamic boarding school educational values in efforts to realize student life skills at University of Darussalam Gontor. International Journal of Educational Qualitative Quantitative Research, 1(2), 6-15. https://doi.org/10.58418/ijeqqr.v1i2.18

Smith, B. J., & Woodward, M. (2013). Introduction: de-colonizing Islam and Muslim feminism. In Gender and Power in Indonesian Islam (pp. 1-21). Routledge.

Vaquero-Solís, M., Tapia-Serrano, M. A., Hortigüela-Alcalá, D., Sierra-Díaz, M. J., & Sánchez-Miguel, P. A. (2021). Physical activity and quality of life in high school students: Proposals for improving the self-concept in physical education. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(13), 7185. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18137185

Downloads

Published

2025-12-31

How to Cite

Badri, K. N. bin Z. (2025). Malay-Islamic Pondok Studies as Platforms for Developing Human Potential: A Qualitative Document Analysis. Indonesian Journal of Research in Islamic Studies, 2(3), 103–110. https://doi.org/10.64420/ijris.v2i3.391