Education has a great influence in building Islamic civilization.  Since the development of Islam, education has received top priority for Muslim communities in Indonesia. Islamic education is an ideal education, Islamic education grows and develops in linewith the preaching of Islam carried out by the Prophet Muhammad SAW.  The  purpose  of  this  study  is  to  provide  information  to  readers  about  the important  role  of  Islamic  education  in  building  Islamic  civilization  in  Indonesia.  The  research methodology includes a literature study or literature review, where the study is carried out objectively and  the  data  sources  are  literature  books,  as  well  as  research  journals  related  to  the  topic  or  research variables. The result of this research is to convey the knowledge that Islamic education is education that aims to form a complete Muslim personality by developing every potential that exists, both physical and spiritual potential, and can encourage a harmonious relationship between Allah SWT, humans and the universe.