Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): An-Nahdhah: Journal of Education and Culture
presents five articles addressing contemporary issues in education, Islamic educational systems, curriculum development, character formation, and moral education. This issue explores the development of young children’s fine motor skills through collage activities, a comparative analysis of Islamic education systems in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey, the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in elementary schools from the perspective of progressive philosophy, the implementation of the 5S culture—Senyum, Sapa, Salam, Sopan, and Santun—in shaping student character, and moral education as an effort to strengthen the character of Indonesia’s Generation Z in the era of globalization. Collectively, these studies emphasize the importance of innovative learning, educational transformation, character development, cultural values, and moral education in preparing learners to respond to contemporary global challenges.
