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407 gap statements mined from Education and Islamic Studies papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 3,046 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • Future research could explore the meaning and scope of tarbiyah in the literature written in other languages, such as Turkish, Urdu, or French. Another limitation of this study is its exclusive reliance on the existing Arabic and English literature, without directly examining the perspectives of scholars and experienced practitioners on the meaning, scope, and application of tarbiyah.

    Exploring Tarbiyah in Islamic Education: A Critical Review of the English- and Arabic-Language Literature · 2025 · DOI

  • The conceptualisation of what it means to be an educator from within the Islamic tradition deserves further research on both classical and contemporary thought but also from across contexts of Muslim societies and communities past and present on enactments of philosophies of Islamic education.

    Laying Foundations for Islamic Teacher Education · 2024 · DOI

  • Premarital education is commonly understood narrowly as marriage-related content, while its role in preparing the parenting orientations of prospective mothers, particularly through classical text recitation in Islamic boarding schools, remains underexplored.

    Premarital Education And Ustadzah Parenting Development Through The Study Of Riyadus Sholihin · 2026 · DOI

  • The study proposes broadening premarital education toward character formation, a proposition that remains to be tested.

    Premarital Education And Ustadzah Parenting Development Through The Study Of Riyadus Sholihin · 2026 · DOI

  • According to these educators, the pesantren, kiai, and associated pedagogies provide guarantees of moral education that are lacking in the rationalised domain of the Ministry’s universities.

    Limits of bureaucratisation in Islamic education · 2025 · DOI

  • The lack of Islamic perspectives on AI ethics in education policy. The need for a moral compass that blends flexibility with accountability in AI governance.

    Coping with AI: Islamic Principles for New Education Policy · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a faith-based framework in engineering education. The need for a structured, scalable model that integrates technical competence with spiritual and ethical responsibility.

    Embedding Tawhidic Epistemology in Engineering Education Aligned with IEA 2021 Graduate Attributes · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to develop IRE learning practices oriented toward holistic and sustainable well-being in the digital era. The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on student well-being in IRE learning.

    Student Well-being in Islamic Religious Education Learning in the Digital Era: A Phenomenological Study · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to a qualitative approach and does not provide empirical evidence. The implementation of inclusive learning media innovations is hindered by limited resources, teacher competency, and lack of collaboration among stakeholders.

    Inclusive Learning Media Innovation in Islamic Religious Education for Students with Special Needs · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in the development of inclusive media for Islamic Religious Education. Prior studies have emphasized the importance of inclusive education, but there is a lack of research on inclusive learning media for students with special needs.

    Inclusive Learning Media Innovation in Islamic Religious Education for Students with Special Needs · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for a shift in learning paradigms in contemporary Islamic education.

    The Transformative Teacher: Integrating Deep Learning Models into Contemporary Islamic Education · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of integration of spiritual and emotional intelligence in educational programs. The challenges of globalization and digitalization in modern education.

    Integration of Spiritual and Emotional Intelligence from the Perspective of Tafsîr al-Misbâh and Its Relevance to Modern Education · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can explore the application of the study's framework in different educational settings. Future research can investigate the impact of spiritual and emotional intelligence on student outcomes. Future research can develop more comprehensive models of spiritual and emotional intelligence.

    Integration of Spiritual and Emotional Intelligence from the Perspective of Tafsîr al-Misbâh and Its Relevance to Modern Education · 2026 · DOI

  • The integration of Islamic values into science and mathematics instruction in madrasahs remains a challenge. Limited attention has been given to how professional learning structures can support the enactment of value-based pedagogies.

    Ulul Albab–Based Lesson Study in Madrasah Aliyah: A School Action Research on Science and Mathematics Teachers’ Pedagogical Transformation · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to examine the development of Madrasah Idrisiah's curriculum and its implications on the surrounding community. The study aims to fill the gap in existing literature on the history of Madrasah Idrisiah and its significance in the development of Islamic education in Malaysia.

    100 tahun Madrasah Idrisiah 1922–2022 [100 years of Madrasah Idrisiah 1922-2022] · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of the dynamics of leadership in the Malaysian Youth Parliament. There is a need to explore the formation of two-way relationships between the Chairpersons of the Malaysian Youth Parliament Committees and the Committee Members.

    Membina kepimpinan transformasional: peranan pengerusi jawatankuasa parlimen belia Malaysia dalam menyemarakkan dinamika pasukan · 2026 · DOI

  • The study aims to address this gap by examining the relationship between the two constructs.

    Meneroka hubungan resilien dan kepimpinan autentik dalam kalangan guru Novis di zon utara Malaysia [Exploring the relationship between resilience and authentic leadership among Novice teachers in northern Malaysia] · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on the development of digital technologies that are consistent with Islamic values. Future research should examine the impact of digital technology on Islamic education in different contexts. Future research should explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supporting Islamic learning activities.

    Islamic Education and Digital Technology Disruption: Learning Dynamics, Ethics, and Social Transformation · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for further research on the opportunities and challenges of digital technology in Islamic education. The study proposes a framework for the integration of technology with Islamic principles.

    Islamic Education and Digital Technology Disruption: Learning Dynamics, Ethics, and Social Transformation · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding and awareness about the experiences of Muslim professionals in corporate contexts. Organisations struggle to develop effective strategies to support Muslim professionals in advancing into senior leadership roles.

    Uncovering the crescent ceiling: Muslim professionals in NSW and victoria corporate contexts · 2026 · DOI

  • The experiences of Muslim professionals, particularly in relation to religious identity, remain underexplored in academic and corporate discourse. There is a need for a conceptual framework to understand faith-related barriers in corporate leadership.

    Uncovering the crescent ceiling: Muslim professionals in NSW and victoria corporate contexts · 2026 · DOI

  • Interdisciplinary research on AI ethics and Islamic thought. Development of Islamic-based AI ethics frameworks for other domains. Investigation of the impact of Islamic ethics on AI governance in education.

    Coping with AI: Islamic Principles for New Education Policy · 2026 · DOI

  • Integrating spiritual and ethical considerations into technical curricula. Aligning engineering practice with worship, justice, and stewardship. Addressing identity gaps in Muslim academia.

    Embedding Tawhidic Epistemology in Engineering Education Aligned with IEA 2021 Graduate Attributes · 2026 · DOI

  • Kajian lanjutan perlu dijalankan untuk memperluas skop kajian ini kepada sekolah-sekolah lain di Malaysia. Kajian lanjutan perlu dijalankan untuk membandingkan kemahiran guru Pendidikan Moral dengan kemahiran guru lain dalam mengurus disiplin murid.

    Kemahiran guru Pendidikan Moral dalam pengurusan disiplin [Moral Education teachers’ skills in managing student discipline] · 2026 · DOI

  • Kajian ini mengenal pasti keperluan untuk memperkukuh kemahiran guru Pendidikan Moral dalam mengurus disiplin murid di sekolah rendah. Kajian ini mengisi kekosongan dalam pemahaman tentang kemahiran guru dalam mengurus disiplin murid di sekolah rendah.

    Kemahiran guru Pendidikan Moral dalam pengurusan disiplin [Moral Education teachers’ skills in managing student discipline] · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The study proposes broadening premarital education toward character formation, a proposition that remains to be tested (“Premarital Education And Ustadzah Parenting Development Through The Study Of…”, 2026); (2) The lack of Islamic perspectives on AI ethics in education policy (“Coping with AI: Islamic Principles for New Education Policy”, 2026); (3) The lack of a faith-based framework in engineering education (“Embedding Tawhidic Epistemology in Engineering Education Aligned with IEA 2021…”, 2026); (4) There is a need to develop IRE learning practices oriented toward holistic and sustainable well-being in the digital era (“Student Well-being in Islamic Religious Education Learning in the Digital Era:…”, 2026); (5) The implementation of inclusive learning media innovations is hindered by limited resources, teacher competency, and lack of collaboration among stakeholders (“Inclusive Learning Media Innovation in Islamic Religious Education for Students…”, 2026). 407 gap statements have been mined from Education and Islamic Studies papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 3,046 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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