The existence of Islam in the midst of the Acehnese community has given its own color in the history of socio-cultural development for people in the northern tip of the island of Sumatra. Historically, Aceh consisted of various small states such as Peureulak, Samudra Pasai, Pidie and Daya. Aceh is a big country after all the kingdoms unite under the banner of Aceh Darussalah's authority. Every effort, activity and deliberate action to achieve a goal must have a good solid foundation. Therefore Islamic education as an effort to form an Islamic human being, must have a foundation for all the activities therein. Therefore in this paper there will be limited to three foundations in education, juridical, historical and scientific foundations.