Siddik, Dja’farRosnita2019-09-252019-09-252016-01-262013-12http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12424/233392This article examines Al-Washilah’s history and role, especially in education that covers its educational institutions, types, and problems. It argues that Al-Washliyah is very committed to the dynamics of Islamic education in the country, and plays a role as a stronghold for the Sunni tradition. Al-Washilah has contributed to the formation of Islamic culture in Malay world (Nusantara) since the colonial era and is concerned with broader issues, ranging from politics, culture, propagation, economy to education. Al-Washliyah has long played an important role for the continuity of the tradition of Islam in Indonesia.indWith permission of the license/copyright holderAl-WashliyahSunniNorthern SumateraIslamic EducationMethods of ethicsPhilosophical ethicsCommunity ethicsEducation and ethicsEthnicity and ethicsJournal volume