NAVIGATING TRADITION AND MODERNITY: THE SURVIVAL STRATEGIES OF DAYAH EDUCATION IN ACEH

Abstract

This paper discusses the survival strategy of Dayah education in Aceh, Indonesia, in negotiating the realm of tradition and modernity. Where it is known that in the past, Dayah was only an institution that studied the knowledge of turats (yellow books) but now along with the times the institution has changed its shape to follow the times. This report investigates the incorporation of modern education into Dayah MUDI Samalanga in Biren, Aceh. This research uses qualitative research methods. This research uses a case study approach by using purposive sampling and conducting in-depth interviews with educators and students from selected Dayah institutions in Aceh, where the sources come from 2 students and 2 teachers at the institution. the obstacles faced during this process, and the balance between tradition and modernisation. They agreed that it is necessary to adapt to modernity in order to thrive and the way they overcome obstacles is to embrace negative responses through advocacy.