PERAN FILANTROPI ISLAM INTERNASIONAL DALAM PENGEMBANGAN LEMBAGA PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DI INDONESIA STUDI KASUS JAM’IYYAH IHYA AT-TURATS KUWAIT

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of international Islamic philanthropy in the

development of Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia through a case study of

Jam’iyyah Ihya At-Turats Kuwait. The research employed a descriptive qualitative

approach using library research and case study methods based on data from

various national and international references related to Islamic philanthropy and

education. The findings reveal that Jam’iyyah Ihya At-Turats Kuwait has made

significant contributions to the development of Islamic education in Indonesia

through the network of Yayasan Lajnah Khairiyah Musytarokah. These contributions

include the construction of schools, Islamic boarding schools, ma’had, educational

mosques, student dormitories, educational scholarships, operational assistance,

learning facilities, and the development of human resources in Islamic education.

This international philanthropy has contributed to increasing access to education,

improving the quality of Islamic educational institutions, and strengthening Islamic

identity through Qur’anic memorization programs, Arabic language learning, and

Islamic character development. However, this study also identifies several

challenges in managing international philanthropy, including issues of legality,

financial transparency, dependency on foreign donors, and the sustainability of

educational programs. This study confirms that international Islamic philanthropy

functions not only as a form of social assistance but also as an instrument for

sustainable Islamic educational development.