INTERNATIONAL

CONFERENCE ON ISLAMIC
YOUTH EDUCATION 2017
Reviving Islamic Education to the modern world; a lesson
learned from Indonesia
 This International Conference on Islamic Youth Education aims to facilitate youth from 56
OIC members countries to discuss a number of issues related to Islamic Education and the well-
being of youth in Islamic countries. Its first part discusses how the religion of Islam constructed
the status of youth, their well-being and the roles of families and the society in general. The role
of youth on achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Islamic education and
integrating SDGs with the Islamic values. The second, this conference discusses how education
developed over the centuries to meet the needs of the evolving multi-ethnic Muslim society. It
also discusses the post-colonial educational systems of Islamic countries and how they could
integrate Moral/Religious education in their schools curriculum.

The outcomes of this conference that the participants understand and bring ideas how
Islam succeeded to revolutionize the views held regarding the status of youth, their rights,
education and well-being when they finish the program in Indonesia. In addition, these
conferences also emphasize the woman empowerment at OIC Countries. The participants
enhance their religion and culture, expand their educational level, strengthen between families
and youth ties, and establish non-violent methods for peace, institute integrity, and work for
better future during the program. The program will utilize Islamic philosophy, education and
training, and will also be active in our community by unifying youths.

Programs conducted by the Minister Youth and Sport of the Republic of Indonesia aim at
providing well defined sources to engage Muslim youths in activities that remind and take
actions to present the image of Islam through youth unification and belief. This conference do
not only aim at merely teaching the Islamic comprehension discussion, but also to bring
awareness as to how to survive in this life by acquiring knowledge through Islamic education, to
excel in socializing with others, to organize and contribute, and much more to obtain a good life
based on Islamic values. In addition this program also reminds the importance of combatting the
rise of xenophobic, racism, intolerance, culture-ignorance that nowadays re-emerges through
education and interfaith dialogue. International Conference on Islamic Youth Education finds
youths intellectual capacity to always increasing and, thus, needs awakening.

The State Ministry of Youth and Sports of Indonesia are inviting 56 OIC selected young
leaders to participate in The International Conference on Islamic Youth Education 2017. The
participants will not only learn how to develop their public speaking skills but will also get to
listen to one of the most motivational people in Indonesia discussing about the Islamic youth
education improvement in the 21st century.

International Conference on Islamic Youth Education 2017 to seek the contributions of

stakeholders, NGO activist, practitioners of religions from across the globe to foster mutual
respect among diverse ethnic and religious groups. Furthermore, to support civil society and
individuals who seek non-violent approaches to conflict and strive toward a shared future.
International Conference on Islamic Youth Education 2017 will introduce and support initiatives
that expand shared perceptions among individuals of different religions, cultures, genders, and
ethnicities, including developing a strategy to overcoming misunderstandings and stereotypes
that affect relations between groups and within societies.

This forum will bring together key stakeholders from the OIC Youth Countries, academic,
government, non-government, United Nations, development banks, business and civil society to
ensure that education is prioritized in sustainable development policies and planning on a global,
national and regional level. This forum also announcing World Youth Declaration that
committed to combat culture ignorance, and xenophobic.