Open research questions in Islamic Studies and Radicalism
148 gap statements mined from Islamic Studies and Radicalism papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 782 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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What the literature leaves open
The study highlights the need for education that promotes tolerance, respect, and the ability to coexist with differences.
Integration of Religious Moderation Values in Islamic Religious Education Learning and its Impact on Religious Tolerance of Students at State Junior High Schools in Padangsidimpuan City · 2026 · DOIThere is a need to understand the role of religious counselors in improving community religiosity. Prior studies have shown a decline in community participation in religious activities and a weakening of spiritual values in some communities.
Future research can build on this study to examine the effectiveness of the nine strategies. Future research can explore the application of the strategies to other universities and contexts.
There is a need to examine strategies to strengthen religious moderation in universities. There is a gap in the literature on how to promote religious tolerance and nationalism on campus.
The lack of operational and contextual ethnopedagogical models in Akidah Akhlak education.
INTEGRASI PEMBELAJARAN AKIDAH AKHLAK BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL DALAM MEMBENTUK KARAKTER MODERAT PESERTA DIDIK DI MTS · 2026 · DOIThe lack of operational and contextual ethnopedagogical models in Akidah Akhlak education. The need for educational innovations that integrate religious values with cultural contexts.
INTEGRASI PEMBELAJARAN AKIDAH AKHLAK BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL DALAM MEMBENTUK KARAKTER MODERAT PESERTA DIDIK DI MTS · 2026 · DOIFuture studies could explore the impact of campus mosques on Muslim student character in different contexts. Future studies could examine the effectiveness of Islamic education programs in promoting Muslim student identity and character. Future studies could investigate the role of technology in shaping Muslim student character and identity.
Masjid Kampus sebagai Ruang Pembentukan Karakter Mahasiswa Muslim: Analisis Sosiokultural Mentoring Islam di Telkom University · 2026 · DOIThe formation of Muslim student character has become an increasingly urgent concern in higher education. Prior studies have focused on the descriptive aspects of campus mosques, but there is a need for a more systematic and contextual approach to analyzing the role of the campus mosque as a space for shaping Muslim student character.
Masjid Kampus sebagai Ruang Pembentukan Karakter Mahasiswa Muslim: Analisis Sosiokultural Mentoring Islam di Telkom University · 2026 · DOIFuture research can explore the application of the concept of jihad in promoting peace and harmony in society. Further studies can examine the relationship between jihad and other Islamic concepts. Research can investigate the impact of the concept of jihad on Muslim communities.
The gap in current research is the lack of understanding of the concept of jihad in the Quran. Prior work has focused on the physical aspect of jihad, but there is a need to explore its broader meaning.
There is a need to analyze the role of Muhammadiyah in developing moderate Islam in Indonesia. Prior studies have not fully explored the contribution of Muhammadiyah to the development of moderate Islam.
The study identifies a gap in understanding how schools can foster togetherness amid religious diversity. The research highlights the need for more studies on the role of multicultural education and dialogical approaches in promoting unity.
Upaya Sekolah dalam Merajut Kebersamaan di Tengah Perbedaan Agama sebagai Misi yang Dialogis · 2026 · DOIThere is a gap between national policies on Islamic education and their practical implementation. The study identifies the need for an integrated management strategy to effectively implement Islamic educational values.
The Role of Islamic Education in Building the Faith Resilience of the Younger Generation in the Era of Globalization · 2026 · DOIThe need for a deeper understanding of religious moderation and its role in fostering social harmony. The lack of studies on Habib Ja'far's views on religious moderation.
The study notes that there is a lack of integrative educational approaches that bridge theory, spirituality, and praxis.
Future research can focus on developing effective preventive strategies against religious radicalism in schools. Further studies can explore the role of technology in preventing radicalism.
There is a need for a holistic approach to preventing religious radicalism in schools. The current literature lacks a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon of radicalism in schools.
The need for a more nuanced understanding of Islamic law and its implications for moderation.
Menegosiasikan Ikhtilaf di Era Digital : Perbandingan Madzhab Fiqih Sebagai Basis Moderasi Beragama Dalam Pendidikan Islam Indonesia · 2026 · DOIThere is a lack of research on the role of ikhtilaf mazhab in promoting moderation in Islamic education. Prior work has not fully explored the significance of comparative fiqh in the digital era.
Menegosiasikan Ikhtilaf di Era Digital : Perbandingan Madzhab Fiqih Sebagai Basis Moderasi Beragama Dalam Pendidikan Islam Indonesia · 2026 · DOIThe study highlights the need for an educational approach that is more inclusive and adaptive to social conditions.
Inclusive Islamic Education Through Jama’ah Tabligh: Community-Based Religious Engagement for Vulnerable Urban Groups in Surabaya and Malang · 2026 · DOIThe study notes the challenges faced by parents in supervising their children's religious activities due to busy schedules and limited supervision time. The research highlights the lack of innovative religious learning approaches capable of competing with the attractiveness of digital media.
Qur'an Literacy Crisis in Alpha Generation in Rural Indonesia: A Case Study of Social, Digital, and Family Factors · 2026 · DOIThe research notes the need for a comprehensive analysis of the socio-religious challenges in rural Java.
Qur'an Literacy Crisis in Alpha Generation in Rural Indonesia: A Case Study of Social, Digital, and Family Factors · 2026 · DOIThe study aims to address this gap by examining the use of interactive video media in Islamic Religious Education.
Interactive Videos in Islamic Religious Education: Analyzing Student Learning Experiences and Engagement at An Indonesia Junior High School · 2026 · DOIThe problem of identity politics in the name of religion is even more worrying and also quite strong. The presence of globalization undeniably also affects the development of identity politics at the national and local levels.
Religious Identity Politics and the Challenges of Democracy in Indonesia: A Study of Banjar People’s Fanaticism toward Ulama · 2026 · DOIKurangnya evaluasi sistematis terhadap empati dan moderasi beragama dalam PAI. Kurangnya indikator yang jelas untuk menilai empati dan moderasi beragama dalam PAI.
Analisis Indikator Evaluasi Empati dan Moderasi Beragama dalam PAI: Perspektif Kurikulum Berbasis Cinta · 2026 · DOI
Most-cited papers in Islamic Studies and Radicalism
- Estimating the Impact of the Hajj: Religion and Tolerance in Islam's Global Gathering * · The Quarterly Journal of Economics · 2009 · 250 citations
- Religious Identification, Beliefs, and Practices Among Turkish Belgian and Moroccan Belgian Muslims · Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology · 2011 · 120 citations
- Identity, Perceived Religious Discrimination, and Psychological Well‐Being in Muslim Immigrant Women · Applied Psychology · 2011 · 84 citations
- Sufism and the Indonesian Islamic Revival · The Journal of Asian Studies · 2001 · 80 citations
- Social Integration and Religious Identity Expression among Dutch Muslims · Social Psychology Quarterly · 2012 · 71 citations
- Islam and Democracy · Comparative Political Studies · 2004 · 65 citations
- Tolerance of Muslim beliefs and practices: Age related differences and context effects · International Journal of Behavioral Development · 2007 · 65 citations
- Interreligious Contact, Perceived Group Threat, and Perceived Discrimination · Social Psychology Quarterly · 2015 · 60 citations
- Religious Schools: For Spirit, (f)or Nation · Environment and Planning D Society and Space · 2005 · 52 citations
- Predicting intention to participate in family takaful scheme using decomposed theory of planned behaviour · International Journal of Social Economics · 2016 · 49 citations
Most recent work
- Digital Ethics Based on Islamic Education and Thought: An Approach to Technological Innovation in the Development of Digital Society · AL GHAZALI: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pemikiran Islam · 2026
- Integration of Religious Moderation Values in Islamic Religious Education Learning and its Impact on Religious Tolerance of Students at State Junior High Schools in Padangsidimpuan City · International Journal of Education and Literature · 2026
- Sociology of Public Elementary Schools: Teachers' Role as Agents of Socialization for Religious Moderation Values in the Classroom · ARZUSIN · 2026
- Peran Penyuluh Agama dalam Meningkatkan Religiusitas Masyarakat · ANWARUL · 2026
- Strategies to Strengthen Religious Moderation in Universities · Scaffolding: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam dan Multikulturalisme · 2026
- Human Ethics as the Basis of Religious Moderation · PUTIH: Jurnal Pengetahuan Tentang Ilmu dan Hikmah · 2026
- INTEGRASI PEMBELAJARAN AKIDAH AKHLAK BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL DALAM MEMBENTUK KARAKTER MODERAT PESERTA DIDIK DI MTS · SECONDARY: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Menengah · 2026
- Analisis Indikator Evaluasi Empati dan Moderasi Beragama dalam PAI: Perspektif Kurikulum Berbasis Cinta · Jurnal Ilmiah Profesi Pendidikan · 2026
- Masjid Kampus sebagai Ruang Pembentukan Karakter Mahasiswa Muslim: Analisis Sosiokultural Mentoring Islam di Telkom University · CENDEKIA: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial, Bahasa dan Pendidikan · 2026
- ANTARA ZUHUD DAN KRITIK KEKAYAAN: KONSTRUKSI MAKNA "CINTA DUNIA" DALAM DAKWAH GUS BAHA DAN GUS ULIL DI MEDIA BARU · Raqib: Jurnal Studi Islam · 2026
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