Multicultural Narratives in Islamic Cultural History Textbooks: Content Analysis of Grade VII Madrasah Tsanawiyah Materials
Abstract
Indonesia's cultural and religious diversity is a social reality that necessitates the strengthening of multicultural values through education. One strategic medium for internalizing these values is learning materials, specifically the Islamic Cultural History (SKI) textbook at the Madrasah Tsanawiyah level. The textbook functions not only as a historical resource but also as a character-building instrument. Therefore, this study aims to identify and describe the multicultural values embedded in the Grade VII SKI textbook, with a specific focus on tolerance and humanity. The study utilizes a qualitative library research method, employing content analysis techniques to collect and interpret data from the textbook as the primary source. The findings indicate that the textbook contains substantial representations of tolerance and humanity values through the narrative of the Prophet Muhammad's da'wah, the Medina Charter, and social dialogue. Additionally, humanity values are consistently portrayed through the Muhajirun-Ansar brotherhood, the abolition of slavery, and the Prophet's noble character. The impact of these findings provides a solid basis for educators to maximize textbooks in fostering inclusive mindsets. In conclusion, the SKI textbook possesses strong relevance as an effective medium for strengthening multicultural-based Islamic Religious Education in a pluralistic society