RECONSTRUCTION OF ISLAMIC THEOLOGY FOR GENDER-RESPONSIVE MORAL EDUCATION: FROM TAWHID TO AMAR MA'RUF NAHI MUNKAR

Abstract

This article aims to reconstruct Islamic theology as a conceptual foundation for moral education that is responsive to gender values. The phenomenon of gender bias that still occurs in learning practices in Islamic institutions shows that there is a gap between theological teachings on justice and its implementation in education. Using a theological-philosophical qualitative approach, this study combines empirical analysis from interviews, observations, and learning documents with theological interpretations of the five main principles of Islam: tawhid, insan kamil, justice, freedom of will, and amar ma'ruf nahi munkar. The article shows that the process of internalizing gender values can be effectively implemented through three main stages: theological reflection on human equality before God, the application of reflective and dialogical pedagogy that promotes moral awareness, and institutional support that fosters a participatory and gender-fair culture. The integration of the five principles of Islamic theology results in a transformative model of moral education shifting the orientation of learning from dogma to ethical awareness. Theoretically, this article expands the discourse of reconstructive Islamic theology by placing gender justice as an expression of faith. Practically, this article offers an Islamic moral education strategy that is inclusive, theologically-based, and relevant to contemporary socio-cultural challenges.