Smart Islamic Education: Reconceptualizing the Integration of Digital Technology and Islamic Values

Zennanta Agustia; Azizah Intan Khoirotun Nisa'; Moh. Miftachul Choiri; Lailatun Nikmah

doi:10.58485/jie.v5i1.635

Authors

Zennanta Agustia Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo, Indonesia
Azizah Intan Khoirotun Nisa' Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo, Indonesia
Moh. Miftachul Choiri Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo, Indonesia
Lailatun Nikmah Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58485/jie.v5i1.635

Keywords:

Smart Islamic Education, digital technology integration, Islamic values, contemporary Islamic education, digital pedagogy

Abstract

This article examines Smart Islamic Education as a conceptual framework for integrating digital technology and Islamic values in contemporary Islamic education. This study employs a qualitative approach through a systematic literature review to analyze scholarly works related to digital transformation, Islamic pedagogy, learning management systems, e-learning, blended learning, artificial intelligence, and digital ethics in Islamic education. The collected literature was examined thematically to identify emerging patterns, challenges, and opportunities in the implementation of technology-based Islamic education. The findings show that Smart Islamic Education should be understood as an integrative model that connects technology, pedagogy, and Islamic values in curriculum design, classroom interaction, institutional management, and digital culture. Its implementation is reflected in the use of learning management systems, interactive media, e-learning and blended learning, artificial intelligence, and the digitalization of educational governance. This model offers important opportunities for wider access, greater instructional efficiency, pedagogical innovation, stronger Islamic digital literacy, and more adaptive curricula, but it also faces major challenges related to infrastructure gaps, limited digital competence among educators, resistance to change, and the ethical risks of technology misuse.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Al-Attas, M. N. (1991). The Concept of Education in Islam: A Framework for an Islamic Philosophy of Education. International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization.

Azizah, N., Sari, L. P., & Setiani, A. (2025). Digital Transformation in Islamic Education: Curriculum Merdeka-Based Learning Strategies to Enhance Student Autonomy and Innovation. AL-ADABIYAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam, 6(1), 75–83. https://doi.org/10.35719/adabiyah.v6i1.947

Alouzi, K., Atia, A., Omran, S., Alrumayh, S., Albshkar, H., Alatrish, E., Masuwd, M., & Alfallah, B. (2026). AI and Cultural Sensitivity: Student Perceptions of How AI Handles Religion, Identity, and Tradition in Texts. Muaddib: Journal of Islamic Teaching and Learning, 2(1), 1–21.

Baroud, N., Ardila, Y., Akmal, F., & Sabrina, R. (2025). Opportunities and Challenges for Islamic Education Teachers in Using Artificial Intelligence in Learning. Muaddib: Journal of Islamic Teaching and Learning, 1(2), 1–11. https://doi.org/https://muaddib.intischolar.id/index.php/muaddib/article/view/6

Booth, A., Sutton, A., Clowes, M., & James, M. M.-S. (2021). Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review. SAGE.

Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2016). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches. SAGE Publications.

Demir, K. A. (2021). Smart education framework. Smart Learning Environments, 8(1), 29. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40561-021-00170-x

Engkizar, E., Jaafar, A., Alias, M., Guspita, B., & Albizar, R. (2025). Utilisation of Artificial Intelligence in Qur’anic Learning: Innovation or Threat? Journal of Quranic Teaching and Learning, 1(2), 1–17. https://joqer.intischolar.id/index.php/joqer/index

Engkizar, E., Jaafar, A., Hamzah, M. I., Syafril, S., Febriani, A., Oktavia, G., & Satrial, A. (2026). Quran Teachers’ Skills as Pedagogical Foundations: Conceptual and Practical Insights into Nine Competencies. Muaddib: Journal of Islamic Teaching and Learning, 2(1), 22–38.

Engkizar, E., Jaafar, A., Hamzah, M. I., Syafril, S., Oktavia, G., Febriani, A., & Albizar, A. (2026). Tartil Method as an Effective Strategy for Transforming Students’ Positive Attitudes in Learning the Qur’an. Journal of Quranic Teaching and Learning, 2(1), 50–63.

Faranda, N., Rayendra, R., Rahmi, U., Anugrah, S., & Saputra, I. (2026). Technology Acceptance of LMS Pintar Among Madrasah Tsanawiyah Teachers in Padang City: A Full Technology Acceptance Model Approach to Supporting SDG 4 (Quality Education). Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA, 12(2), 738–743. https://doi.org/10.29303/jppipa.v12i2.14162

Fatahudin, M., Anas, A., & Ahmadi, E. (2019). Sahabat Qur’an (SQ) Parental Control Applications Toward Children’s Worship Through Gadget. Khalifa: Journal of Islamic Education, 3(2), 154. https://doi.org/10.24036/kjie.v3i2.32

GEM Report UNESCO. (2023). Global Education Monitoring Report 2023: Technology in education: A tool on whose terms? (1st ed.). GEM Report UNESCO. https://doi.org/10.54676/UZQV8501

Haryanti, U., Hermawansyah, H., & Indriani, I. (2025). Digital Literacy Ethics in Learning Islamic Religious Education. Fitrah: Jurnal Studi Pendidikan, 16(2), 255–267. https://doi.org/10.47625/fitrah.v16i2.1092

Hasmiza, H. (2025). Model Kurikulum Pendidikan Islam Di Era Digital: Mengoptimalkan Teknologi Untuk Pembelajaran Yang Inovatif. Research and Development Journal of Education, 11(1), 164–177. https://doi.org/10.30998/rdje.v11i1.28068

Hatija, M., In’am, A., Khozin, K., & Faridi, F. (2025). Digital Ethics in Islamic Education: Implementation of Islamic Values in Integrative Learning. Proceeding of Islamic International Conference on Education, Communication, and Economics, 1(0), 84–95.

Hidayati, D., Rifa’i, A. A., & Rochmah, S. N. W. (2023). Learning Management System in Madrasah: A Study of Teacher Readiness and Acceptance of Technology. Al-Tanzim: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, 7(3), 719–735. https://doi.org/10.33650/al-tanzim.v7i3.4322

Husain, A. M., Suyadi, Prawironegoro, D., Bustam, B. M. R., & Wantini. (2024). Analysis of E-Learning Media in Islamic Religious Education from A Neuroscience Perspective. El-Tarbawi, 17(2), 175–210. https://doi.org/10.20885/tarbawi.vol17.iss2.art1

Januszewski, A. (2008). Educational Technology: A Definition with Commentary. Routledge.

Kassymova, G. K., Talgatov, Y. K., Arpentieva, M. R., Abishev, A. R., & Menshikov, P. V. (2025). Artificial Intelligence in the Development of the Theory and Practices of Self-Directed Learning. Multidisciplinary Journal of Thought and Research, 1(3), 66–79. https://mujoter.intischolar.id/index.php/mujoter/article/view/19

Krippendorff, K. (2018). Content Analysis: An Introduction to Its Methodology. Sage publications. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=nE1aDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=Klaus+Krippendorff&ots=y_diYniQ7B&sig=ZE8sgzkw3CriR9N-j_Lxra5XTi4

Mansur, A., & Nursikin, M. (2025). Problematika Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) dalam Menerapkan Kurikulum Merdeka pada Era Digital di SMP Negeri 2 Ambarawa. Risâlah Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Studi Islam, 11(2), 516–525. https://doi.org/10.31943/jurnal_risalah.v11i2.1378

Maram, A. N., & Fanani, Z. (2025). Digital Transformation in Pesantren: Impacts and Challenges in Islamic Education. Paedagoria : Jurnal Kajian, Penelitian Dan Pengembangan Kependidikan, 16(3), 313–324. https://doi.org/10.31764/paedagoria.v16i3.29692

Martín, A., Alario-Hoyos, C., & Kloos, C. (2019). Smart Education: A Review and Future Research Directions. 13th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient ‪Intelligence UCAmI 2019‬, 57. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2019031057

Mhlongo, S., Mbatha, K., Ramatsetse, B., & Dlamini, R. (2023). Challenges, opportunities, and prospects of adopting and using smart digital technologies in learning environments: An iterative review. Heliyon, 9(6), e16348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16348

Miles, M. B., Huberman, A. M., & Saldana, J. (2014). Qualitative Data Analysis. SAGE Publications.

Mizan, M., & Inayati, N. L. (2025). The Analysis of Google Workspace for Education Implementation in Islamic Education Learning in Madrasahs. Iseedu: Journal of Islamic Educational Thoughts and Practices, 9(1), 101–113. https://doi.org/10.23917/iseedu.v9i1.10370

Novrizal, N., Manaf, S., Masad, M., & Samiyono, S. (2025). Application of Artificial Intelligence in Islamic Educational Institutions Using the Learning Organization Approach: A Case Study of Darunnajah Institute and University in Indonesia. Jurnal Lentera Pendidikan Pusat Penelitian LPPM UM Metro, 10(2), 424–434. https://doi.org/10.24127/jlpp.v10i2.4645

Nurmala, H. A., & Mastor, H. binti. (2026). Enhancing Educational Interactions and Student Well-being through Blended Learning in Islamic Religious Education. Irsyaduna: Jurnal Studi Kemahasiswaaan, 6(1), 29–41. https://doi.org/10.54437/irsyaduna.v6i1.2940

OECD. (2023). Shaping Digital Education: Enabling Factors for Quality, Equity and Efficiency. OECD Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1787/bac4dc9f-en

OECD. (2025). Preparing teachers for digital education: Continuing professional learning on digital skills and pedagogies (122nd ed., OECD Education Policy Perspectives) [OECD Education Policy Perspectives]. https://doi.org/10.1787/af442d7a-en

OECD. (2026). OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026: Exploring Effective Uses of Generative AI in Education. OECD Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1787/062a7394-en

Putra, D. H. A., & Ayyaisy, H. I. (2025). Optimizing Digital Technology in Progressive Islamic Education to Enhance Public Literacy and Combat Hoaxes. Multicultural Islamic Education Review, 63–74. https://doi.org/10.23917/mier.v3i1.9915

Rahman, M., Anwar, M. A., Prayugo, R. B., & Romadani, R. (2025). The Application of Blended Learning Model in Islamic Religious Education Subject: Practice and Its Impact In Senior High School 1 Jambi. Conciencia, 25(1), 87–94. https://doi.org/10.19109/96794c96

Rifah, R., Jailani, M., & Huda, M. (2024). Artificial Intelligence (AI): An Opportunity and Challenge for Achieving Success in Islamic Education in the Era of Digital Transformation. Suhuf: International Journal of Islamic Studies, 36(2). https://doi.org/10.23917/suhuf.v36i2.6273

Rochmah, A. M., & Inayati, N. L. (2025). Innovation of Islamic Education through Digitalization: Answering Global Challenges with Progressive Solutions. Iseedu: Journal of Islamic Educational Thoughts and Practices, 9(1), 135–145. https://doi.org/10.23917/iseedu.v9i1.13063

Salim, M. A., & Aditya, R. B. (2025). Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Islamic Education: Trends, Methods, and Challenges in the Digital Era. Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization, 3(01), 74–89. https://doi.org/10.59653/jmisc.v3i01.1368

Siddiqah, F., Bahrudin, B., & Winarsih, N. (2025). Resiliensi Pondok Pesantren Salafi terhadap Transformasi Digital dari Perspektif Teori Pilihan Rasional “Studi Kasus Pondok Pesantren Hidayatul Islam.” Pendekar: Jurnal Pendidikan Berkarakter, 8(4), 649–659. https://doi.org/10.31764/pendekar.v8i4.35270

Sulisno, S. (2025). Integrating Islamic Values and Technology for Holistic Character Education in Indonesian Islamic Schools. Al Hikmah: Journal of Education, 6(1), 171–184. https://doi.org/10.54168/ahje.v6i1.439

Wardhani, S. P., Bedi, F., & Fitri, T. A. (2024). Manajemen pendidikan Islam dalam era digital: Strategi kurikulum berbasis nilai Islam untuk menghadapi tantangan globalisasi. Al-Idarah: Jurnal Kependidikan Islam, 14(2), 164–175.

Zakiah, L., Hanafiah, & Fatkhullah, F. K. (2025). Penggunaan Media TIK dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan Agama Islam (Studi Kasus di SMKN 1 Cianjur). Risâlah Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Studi Islam, 11(3), 985–993. https://doi.org/10.31943/jurnal_risalah.v11i3.1425

Zhu, Z.-T., Yu, M.-H., & Riezebos, P. (2016). A research framework of smart education. Smart Learning Environments, 3(1), 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40561-016-0026-2