Islamic Education Management in Madrasah: Development Strategy and Challenges in the Modern Era

This article discusses the management of Islamic education in madrasahs as the main foundation in realizing educational institutions that are able to compete in the modern era without losing their Islamic identity. The focus of the study is on the strategy for developing madrasah management, such as improving the quality of human resources, integrating the curriculum between religious and general knowledge, and utilizing information technology. In addition, the article also reviews the challenges faced by madrasahs, including limited infrastructure, lack of professional educators, and the dynamics of globalization that affect Islamic values. With a descriptive-qualitative approach and literature review, this article concludes that the success of madrasah management is largely determined by the ability to adapt to changing times, visionary leadership, and solid collaboration between all stakeholders. Madrasahs that are managed effectively and innovatively have the potential to be at the forefront of producing a generation that is faithful, intelligent, and highly competitive.