Background: The issue of pluralism has always been a topic of conversation from time to time, along with scientific developments. Likewise, theological thinkers and Islamic thinkers have highlighted pluralism to date regarding pluralism in Islamic education. Pluralism is an essential issue because it has contributed to developing the world of Islamic education. Purpose: This article examines the understanding of the concept of religious pluralism put forward by one of the Islamic leaders, namely Saykur Yasin or Buya Sakur. Methods: This qualitative research uses content analysis with data sources from books, journals, and YouTube related to Buya Sakur’s thoughts. Results: The concept of religious pluralism of Buya Sakur in developing Islamic education can be seen from the concepts he teaches at Islamic boarding schools, public recitations, and da’wah through Chanel YouTube. The uniqueness of pluralism thinking, according to Buya Sakur, is that the reality of life in this world shows pluralism and various ethnic groups, skin colors, languages, and different religions that receive recognition from God as reality Conclusion: The concept of religious pluralism that he conveyed was very different from that of other figures or scholars. Some claim that he has a concept of understanding, especially regarding religious pluralism which is liberal in orientation and adheres to relativism.

This article aims to discover the new educational paradigm regarding parental participation as an aspect of student assessment in the pandemic era, especially at SMPN 1 Krangeng, Indramayu, Indonesia. The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted all aspects of life, including the Islamic education system. Changes in the education system, especially in learning, are required to make changes so that students do not experience difficulties in the learning process. The Work from Home (WFH) policy, social and physical distancing, and the Teaching and Learning Activities process using an online system (online) have also enlivened the dynamics of Islamic Religious education. This article examines the learning conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic and the education challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially at SMPN 1 Krangeng, Indramayu, Indonesia. This research is phenomenological research, with descriptive-analytical. The results and conclusions in this writing show that learning changes during the Covid-19 pandemic are very much needed and are a solution in education, especially in junior high schools. Technology is a medium for interacting between educators (teachers) and students in implementing online learning. In addition, technology also plays a role in facilitating educators to convey learning material so that learning continues even though it is not carried out face-to-face (offline).