Egypt and It’s Implication for Modernizing of Education in Indonesia

Abstract

This article will describes the role model of modernization of education in Egyptand it’s implication for education in Indonesia. This research is done by a qualitativeresearch approach. The collecting data is done by three techniques, namely interview,observation, and document review. This research conclude Firstly, education in Egypt,especially at Al Azhar University teaches Islam wasatiyah which corresponds to the cultureof Indonesia's diversity. A moderate outlook becomes a trademark of Al Azhar Universityalumni. This alumni model is needed to guard the diversity in Indonesia as one of the pillarsof the unitary state of the Republic of Indonesia. Secondly, Al Azhar University alumnihave contributed significantly to advancing Islamic moderatism in Indonesia. It is realizedwith the alumni's gait in advancing Islamic education such as madrassas and Islamiccolleges that prioritize moderate Islam.