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The policy regarding the wearing of the hijab (Islamic headscarf) in schools is an educational issue that intersects with religious normativity, regulatory rationality, freedom of religion, and educational ethics. This article aims to analyze hijab policies through the dialectic of three Islamic epistemologies: bayani (textual/linguistic), burhani (rational/logical), and irfani (spiritual/intuitive). The study employs a qualitative approach based on a literature review, involving the analysis of relevant documents and scholarly works. Data were examined through both thematic and epistemological lenses. The findings indicate that the bayani epistemology emphasizes the understanding of religious texts and the authority of interpretation; the burhani epistemology examines rationality, legal foundations, proportionality, and the consequences of the policy; while the irfani epistemology highlights spiritual awareness, empathy, and respect for human dignity. Integrating these three approaches can provide a framework for formulating educational policies that are religious, rational, equitable, and non-discriminatory. Hijab policies should distinguish between personal religious expression and institutional regulations, while also taking into account legal provisions, freedom of religion, and the diversity of the student body. As this study is conceptual in nature, further empirical research is required to examine its application across various school contexts.
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