IKRAR PTKI 2026: Academic Recitation of Islamic Campus During Ramadan
National news — Ramadan has traditionally been associated with spiritual practice. Qur’anic recitation, strengthened worship, and religious reflection have been inseparable aspects of the sacred month.
However, within Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKI), Ramadan also becomes a space for intellectual reflection.
Through the Innovation, Study, and Academic Research During Ramadan (IKRAR) PTKI 2026 programme, the Directorate of Islamic Higher Education (Diktis) under the Ministry of Religion presents a national academic forum that brings together ideas, research, and innovations from Islamic universities throughout Indonesia.
The programme runs throughout Ramadan and is conducted online. Several strategic academic forums within PTKI are involved, including the Forum of Research Centre Heads (Kapuslit), the Forum of Community Service Centre Heads (PPM), the Forum of Scientific Publication Centre Heads (PPI), and the Forum of Gender and Child Study Centre Heads (PSGA).
For Diktis, this activity is not merely an annual agenda. IKRAR is positioned as a meeting space for PTKI researchers and academics to strengthen the research ecosystem within Islamic higher education institutions.
Nur Kafid, Deputy Director of Research and Community Service at Diktis, describes IKRAR as a form of “academic recitation”.
“If society conducts Qur’anic recitation during Ramadan, then the academic community at PTKI conducts recitation of ideas, research, and scientific experience,” said Nur Kafid.
According to him, the concept affirms that Ramadan should not only be understood as a spiritual moment, but also as a space for intellectual reflection. Through this forum, Islamic higher education institutions are expected to strengthen their contributions to society.
From Policy Discourse to Field Practice
In this year’s implementation, IKRAR’s discussion has been expanded. Whereas previously the focus was more on higher education policy at the macro level, the forum now also discusses actual practice resulting from research and community service.
“This year’s IKRAR does not only discuss theoretical studies, but also actual practice resulting from research, scientific publications, and community service, including gender and child issues,” said Nur Kafid.
This approach is considered important because one challenge facing academia is ensuring that knowledge does not stop at scientific publication, but also creates tangible impact for society.
Several national institutions are involved as speakers, including the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT), the All-Indonesia Robotics Association, and the AI Forum Indonesia.
The involvement of these institutions demonstrates efforts to integrate Islamic knowledge, science, technology, and public policy within the Islamic higher education ecosystem.
Love-Based Curriculum
One important agenda within IKRAR 2026 is the strengthening of the Love-Based Curriculum (KBC). This programme is one of the priorities of the PTKI Directorate.
Sahiron, Director of Islamic Higher Education, stated that IKRAR also serves as a space for examining various policies on transforming Islamic higher education.
“IKRAR is a platform to examine research results that characterise PTKI. One of the flagship programmes we are promoting is the Love-Based Curriculum, which has now been published as an ISBN-registered book,” he said.
The Ministry of Religion has published the Love-Based Curriculum (KBC) Materials Book as a new guide within the education system of Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKI).
The concept of this curriculum emerged from reflection on various contemporary social phenomena, such as increasing social polarisation, intolerance, and identity fragmentation in society.
According to Abdul Mustaqim, one of the authors of the KBC book, education that lacks the dimension of love risks producing morally impoverished individuals.
“Without a foundation of love, education will feel sterile and fail to form whole human character,” he said.
Meanwhile, Muhammad Zainuddin, another member of the writing team, explained that the KBC paradigm is built upon a theo-anthropocentric approach, balancing divine and human dimensions.
Through this approach, education is expected to produce a generation that possesses five pillars of love: for God, the Prophet, fellow humans, nature, and the homeland.
PTKI Research and Global Crises
IKRAR also highlights PTKI research contributions in responding to various global challenges, ranging from humanitarian crises to climate change and technological development.
In a session titled Frontiers of Islamic Research, several researchers presented innovative findings from various Islamic universities.
One research came from a research team at UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh that developed electric vehicle battery components based on natural materials derived from plants.
The research, led by Abd. Mujahid Hamdan, was funded through the MoRA The AIR Funds scheme. The research stemmed from concern about environmental crises and climate disasters that frequently occur in Aceh.
The resulting battery prototype has a capacity 22.73 per cent higher than similar products on the market.
“PTKI should not only be a technology user, but also a technology inventor,” said Mujahid.
Local Knowledge and Social Movements
Beyond technological innovation, IKRAR also highlights community service practices based on local knowledge.
In one discussion session, Maghfur from UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan presented research on women’s coastal movements in facing environmental crises.
The research demonstrates how women in coastal areas develop adaptation strategies through local wisdom practices.
In situations of ecological crisis, women often face a double burden—both economically and socially. However, they also become important actors in maintaining environmental sustainability.
“Local value is not an obstacle to progress, but a partner to modern knowledge in preserving the environment,” said Maghfur.