QUALITY-BASED ISLAMIC EDUCATION MANAGEMENT: A CRITICAL STUDY OF THE CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS AND THEIR URGENCY FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

This study explores the conceptual foundation of quality-based Islamic education management by examining the integration of Islamic values, modern management principles, and institutional transformation demands. A qualitative approach was employed through literature review and focused interviews to obtain a comprehensive understanding of how quality is defined, developed, and assessed within Islamic educational settings. The findings indicate that educational quality extends beyond technical and administrative dimensions, encompassing spiritual, moral, and social components that characterize Islamic education. Visionary leadership, a consistent quality culture, and strengthened human resource competencies emerge as critical pillars of institutional effectiveness. Moreover, the readiness to adopt innovation and digital transformation significantly enhances quality management processes. This study underscores that an integrative quality-oriented approach is essential for Islamic educational institutions to remain adaptive and socially relevant.