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The field of education, especially Islamic Religious Education (PAI), has seen substantial changes as a result of the advancement of digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI). The existence of digital media and AI offers numerous opportunities to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of education through interactive, flexible, and easily accessible learning resources. The purpose of this article is to analyze how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital media are used in Islamic Religious Education. This includes the idea of AI and digital media, AI-based learning materials, the use of AI in educational activities, ethical considerations of AI use, the effects and difficulties of integrating AI, and the Islamic viewpoint on technological advancement. This study employed a library research method by collecting data from relevant journals, books, and other scholarly sources. The findings indicate that the use of AI and digital media in PAI learning can enhance access to information, personalize learning experiences, improve evaluation effectiveness, and increase student engagement in the learning process. However, the implementation of AI also presents several challenges, such as limited digital literacy among teachers, inadequate facilities and infrastructure, ethical concerns, and the potential decline of direct educational interaction between teachers and students. Therefore, the utilization of AI in Islamic Religious Education should be carried out wisely while maintaining Islamic values, ethics, and the primary goal of Islamic education in shaping students’ character.

This study aims to examine the application of a modified direct learning strategy combined with the demonstration method to improve students' cognitive abilities. The direct learning strategy is an approach that emphasizes the systematic and gradual delivery of material, so that students can understand concepts in a more structured manner. However, in practice, this strategy needs to be modified to be more engaging and appropriate to the characteristics of students. The demonstration method is used as a form of reinforcement in the learning process, where students not only receive information verbally but also directly observe the processes, events, or concepts being studied. This allows students to gain a more concrete and meaningful learning experience. Modifications to the learning strategy are carried out through adjustments to models, methods, media, and learning facilities and infrastructure to optimally support the achievement of learning objectives. Students' cognitive abilities are the main focus of this study, which include aspects of knowledge, understanding, application, analysis, evaluation, and creation according to Bloom's taxonomy. With the implementation of appropriate learning strategies, students are expected to be able to develop more active and critical thinking skills. The results of the study indicate that a modified direct learning strategy with the demonstration method has the potential to significantly improve students' cognitive abilities. Therefore, this approach can be used as an alternative, effective learning strategy to create a more interactive, engaging, and meaningful learning process.

Islamic education in the digital era faces significant challenges in improving the quality of learning and developing students' critical thinking skills. One promising solution is the implementation of deep learning-based Islamic education, which can facilitate the teaching of religious material more effectively and easily accessible via the internet. Deep learning has the potential to strengthen students' critical thinking skills and understanding of Islamic values ​​in a more interactive and personalized manner. This study used a literature review method to analyze various relevant literature sources. The results indicate that deep learning can increase student engagement, enable personalized learning, and provide real-time evaluation of learning progress. However, the implementation of this technology also faces challenges, particularly related to the availability and quality of relevant data. Therefore, efforts are needed to improve data quality and develop learning models tailored to student needs to achieve optimal results in technology-based Islamic education.

Education plays a vital role in shaping character and developing individual potential, with the ability to collaborate being crucial in this global era. This study focuses on the low level of student collaboration and suboptimal Aqidah Akhlak learning outcomes at MA Muhammadiyah 1 Ponorogo, caused by a lack of innovative learning methods. Therefore, this study aims to examine the application of the Project-Based Learning method as a solution to improve student collaboration and learning outcomes. This study aims to: (1) describe the application of the Project-Based Learning method in teaching Aqidah Akhlak in class XI of MA Muhammadiyah 1 Ponorogo, (2) determine the impact of the Project-Based Learning method on student collaboration and learning outcomes, and (3) determine student perceptions of the application of the Project-Based Learning method in teaching Aqidah Akhlak. This study used a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data were collected through observation, interviews (with the principal, vice principal for curriculum, Aqidah Akhlak teacher, and class XI students), and documentation. The data analysis technique used was the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that: (1) the implementation of the Project Based Learning method is carried out through structured steps, encouraging active cooperation between teachers and students, with an emphasis on equal roles and responsibilities of each, (2) the Project Based Learning method has a positive impact on increasing collaboration, educational outcomes, and the development of students’ knowledge, attitudes, and skills as a whole, with changes in behavior that are seen in depth, (3) students have a positive view of the Project Based Learning method because it is considered more interesting, interactive, meaningful, and relevant to everyday life, which can be seen from increased motivation and active participation.

This study examines the implementation of Project Based Learning (PjBL) in enhancing students’ understanding of moral values in Islamic Religious Education at the tenth grade of MA Yapina. The research is motivated by the urgent need to strengthen character education through learning experiences that are meaningful, contextual, and aligned with the challenges of contemporary moral degradation. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this study analyzes learning activities, instructional documents, and students’ project outputs to explore how PjBL shapes their comprehension of akhlak as both knowledge and practiced behavior. Findings indicate that PjBL encourages active participation, collaboration, creativity, and reflective thinking, enabling students to interpret moral values through real-life situations and group-based problem solving. Projects assigned to students, such as posters, videos, and thematic presentations, foster deeper understanding because they require the integration of moral concepts into practical tasks. The role of the teacher as a facilitator further supports the learning process by guiding students in inquiry and project management. Despite challenges such as variation in student discipline and time constraints, the overall implementation of PjBL demonstrates positive effects on students’ cognitive and affective grasp of moral values. This study underscores the relevance of PjBL as an innovative pedagogical model for Islamic Religious Education and highlights its potential for strengthening character formation in madrasah settings. It also suggests the need for further research involving direct classroom observations and interviews to enrich empirical evidence on the long-term impact of PjBL on student character development.

Equal access to education is a crucial issue in Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia. Ensuring that all students, without exception, have equal access to quality education is vital for the advancement of education in the country. In this context, Management Information Systems (MIS) play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of educational services. The implementation of MIS can streamline administrative processes, improve decision-making, and facilitate more equitable access to educational resources. This research employs a literature study approach, relying on books and journal articles as primary sources. The findings indicate that the application of MIS provides significant benefits in terms of planning, management, and evaluation. By providing real-time data, MIS enables educational institutions to make better decisions, monitor student progress, and allocate resources more effectively. Additionally, MIS enhances the transparency of educational services, ensuring that all stakeholders—students, parents, and educators—have access to important information related to educational processes and outcomes. However, challenges in the implementation of MIS remain, such as technical barriers related to inadequate infrastructure and limited access to technology, as well as human resource issues like insufficient training. To address these challenges, the research recommends providing comprehensive training programs for educators and administrators, investing in technological infrastructure, and promoting data integration across educational institutions. Overall, while MIS offers many advantages in promoting equal educational access, addressing technical and human resource challenges is crucial to fully realizing its potential in Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia.

This research aims to identify institutional quality, quality improvement strategies, and obstacles faced in the implementation of strategies at MTs Sholatiyah Petir Serang in the 4.0 era. The main focus of the research includes three aspects, namely: 1) institutional quality at MTs Sholatiyah Petir Serang, 2) strategies implemented by madrasah heads to improve institutional quality, and 3) obstacles faced in the implementation of these strategies. The results of the study show that the institutional quality at MTs Sholatiyah Petir Serang has advantages in developing students' character, applying religious values, and utilizing technology in learning activities. However, challenges still arise in terms of human resource management, limited infrastructure, and the ability of teachers and education staff to the rapid development of educational technology. The strategies implemented by madrasah heads in improving institutional quality include the implementation of needs-based personnel management, improving teacher competence through continuous training, optimizing the use of technology in teaching and learning activities, and creating a conducive, collaborative, and competitive school environment. The main obstacles faced include the limited mastery of new technologies, lack of financial resources and infrastructure, and the urgent need for adaptive and innovative leadership. The findings of this study confirm the importance of effective, flexible, and needs-oriented strategies in the 4.0 era in managing educational institutions. By optimizing the quality improvement strategy and overcoming various obstacles, MTs Sholatiyah Petir Serang has the potential to improve institutional quality while strengthening its role as a madrasah that is relevant to the demands of the times.

Education is a crucial process in shaping character and developing students' potential holistically, including the religious aspect, which is essential to instill from an early age. This study is motivated by the importance of educational management in systematically implementing religious character formation, particularly at Raudhatul Athfal Pesantren Ilmu Quran (PIQ) Sangatta Utara. The purpose of this research is to identify students' religious character, the implementation of educational management, and the challenges faced in forming religious character at RA PIQ. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. The informants in this study were the principal and teachers at RA PIQ. The data analysis technique used is the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data reduction, data display, and verification. The findings indicate that religious character formation is carried out systematically through collaboration between the school and parents, using learning approaches, routine practices, and extracurricular programs. The implementation of management is based on the theories of Mazmanian and Sebastier as well as Nawawi's concept, integrated with the Merdeka Curriculum and the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5). Despite challenges, active parental involvement and teacher diversity serve as key supporting factors.

This study aims to understand the implementation of the Independent Curriculum in learning the Qur'an and Hadith at MI Misbahul Adhim. With a qualitative approach and field research methods, this research explores the views and experiences of teachers and students regarding their adaptation to curriculum changes. Data were collected through direct observation, in-depth interviews, and review of relevant documents. The research findings reveal that the Independent Curriculum provides more flexibility for educational institutions to design a learning process that is more in line with the needs of students. The main focus of this curriculum is meaningful learning, character building, and the application of integrated technology. However, the implementation of the Independent Curriculum also faces a number of obstacles, such as limited resources, readiness of teaching staff, and changes in mindset in learning. Overall, the Independent Curriculum has significant potential in improving the quality of religious education. This study recommends the need for more intensive support from various parties, including the government, educational institutions, and the community, to ensure the successful implementation of the curriculum. Further research can be focused on identifying factors that influence the success of curriculum implementation and developing more optimal strategies.

This research aims to measure the influence of dependence on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications on the learning effectiveness of Islamic Education Management students. Using quantitative research methods, data was collected through questionnaires distributed to 150 students at several universities. Data analysis was carried out using a simple linear regression test to determine the correlation between the dependency variable on AI applications (X) and learning effectiveness (Y). The research results show that 78% of respondents use AI applications in their daily learning activities, with 65% of them feeling more efficient in accessing information. However, there are 40% of students who show decreased motivation for independent learning due to dependence on AI applications. The results of the regression test show that there is a significant positive correlation between the use of AI applications and learning effectiveness with a correlation coefficient of 0.52 and a significance of p < 0.05. These findings indicate that the use of AI plays an important role in increasing learning effectiveness, but also has the potential to reduce motivation for independent learning. It is hoped that the use of AI will be accompanied by learning strategies that support student independence and critical thinking.

This research examines the implementation of student recruitment policies at the Musthafawiyah Purba Baru Islamic Boarding School, North Sumatra, in order to improve the quality of education. As one of the largest Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia, Musthafawiyah faces the challenge of competition with other educational institutions in recruiting quality prospective students. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with data collected through interviews, observation and documentation studies. The research results show that Musthafawiyah implemented a strict selection which included academic tests, Al-Quran reading and writing tests, and motivational interviews, to attract potential students. However, this policy faces obstacles in the form of negative public perceptions and limited resources. This research recommendation includes strategies to improve the promotion process and improve facilities to strengthen the attractiveness of Islamic boarding schools. By implementing strategic recruitment policies, it is hoped that Musthafawiyah will be able to maintain the quality of education and continue to attract the interest of prospective students from various regions.

Internalization is essentially a process of instilling something, beliefs, attitudes and personal (personal) values that manifest into social behavior. however, the planting process grows from within a person to the appreciation of a value. The background to the problem of this research is that there are several students who violate regulations and lack norms towards each other, however, with the very rapid development of technology, it is feared that it could disrupt the activities of students in carrying out activities at Islamic boarding schools, especially in Tahfidzul Qur'an activities.This research aims to determine the activities and application of methods, spiritual and social education values, as well as the internalization of spiritual and social education values in Tahfidzul Qur'an activities at PPTQ Al-Munawwar Temanggung. This research uses a qualitative type of research using a descriptive approach. Qualitative research is research with data collection procedures using observation, interviews and documentation methods. in technical data analysis, researchers collect data, reduce data, present data, and draw conclusions. Data validity is checked by data triangulation, namely an examination technique that utilizes untadz or ustadzah, administrators, and students as informants to check or compare the data.The results of this research are that there is no special method for memorizing the Al-Qur'an, the method for memorizing the Al-Qur'an is adjusted to the abilities of each student. There are spiritual education values contained in Tahfidzul Qur'an activities, namely the value of monotheism education, the value of piety education, and the value of moral education. Meanwhile, the social education values of Islamic boarding school students cannot be separated from the intervention of the security council and also the role of Ustadzah religious teachers in the behavior of Islamic boarding school students. There are three strategies used in the process of internalizing the spiritual education values contained in Tahfidzul Qur'an activities, namely habituation, providing an example, and providing mentoring or a personal approach. Meanwhile, the process of internalizing the values of social education in Tahfidzul Qur'an activities, namely by placing the Islamic boarding school in the vicinity of the community, will get used to frequent direct contact, such as in terms of sharing, socializing, community activities, including the main event of the Islamic boarding school, namely the Haflah celebration which is held 2 once a year.The novelty element of this research is that the spiritual and social educational values that are internalized into Tahfidzul Qur'an activities will be able to shape the character of students, because Tahfidzul Qur'an can be used as a tool to increase intelligence, abilities, develop attitudes, increase potential. self and can form students who are responsible, intelligent and creative.  

Islamic education is a science that develops the natural potential of humans to become noble human beings who can give to angels. So that all components in education must be in accordance with the goals of Islamic education. The aim of this research is to find out Islamic education which is basically used to form Muslims who are not only knowledgeable but also faithful and devout. This research uses a qualitative method with a library approach, the main source of information is obtained from data originating from the Al-Quran and Sunnah, primary and secondary reference books which discuss the concept of faith, especially metaphysical creeds, and the concept of the goals of Islamic education. The result of this research is to find a relationship and influence between education and faith, so that educational values ​​are found that can be explained from aspects of faith to metaphysics, in this case faith in angels. This aspect provides mental influence and imaginative experiences to students and in this case the concept of values ​​can be applied in the world of Islamic education.

This journal discusses the nature of students and their development in Islamic education. The nature of students includes an understanding of the nature, characteristics and potential of the individual who is learning. Islamic education aims to develop students holistically, including intellectual, moral, emotional, social and spiritual aspects. Teachers have an important role in understanding students and designing effective teaching strategies. This paper explores the basic concepts of students in Islam, the factors that influence their development, and the role of teachers in optimizing students' potential. The presentation of this paper can provide insight to educators and practitioners of Islamic education to improve the quality of the educational process.

Islamic boarding schools, as traditional Islamic educational institutions, have an important role in forming the character, morals and faith of the younger generation in Indonesia. In facing the demands of increasingly modern times, marketing management has become an integral part of the sustainability and development of Islamic boarding schools. This article discusses the importance of marketing management in the context of Islamic boarding schools, as well as the changes and challenges faced in finding a balance between tradition and modernity. Islamic boarding school marketing management involves identifying the target audience, developing an image and brand, utilizing technology, and measuring and evaluating results. Islamic boarding schools must understand who their potential students are, build a positive image, utilize technology, and measure the effectiveness of marketing efforts. The main challenge is to maintain traditional values ​​while opening up to elements of modernity. This can be achieved with technology integration, a unified approach, and partnerships with the business world. Proper marketing management allows Islamic boarding schools to remain relevant in educating the younger generation who are religiously and morally strong while remaining competitive in an increasingly modern world.Thus, marketing management in Islamic boarding schools is key to maintaining and enhancing their role in society, helping them move from tradition to modernity with success.  

This research aims to improve students' knowledge and thinking abilities by developing an inquiry learning model. The method used by the researcher is qualitative, which describes something in the form of writing. In addition, the Inquiry also teaches students to think critically, namely by giving opinions and using reason when deciding something or what is being discussed. It also concerns the potential of students to learn by involving critical thinking or inquiry learning. This research shows that learning based on the Quran must be applied because this will make it easier for teachers or prospective teachers in the teaching and learning process. In addition, by learning the Quran, students can be active in the classroom and think logically.

Students are slow to memorize prayer readings because the learning methods used by teachers are still conventional. As a result, students are not interested in learning prayer readings. The objectives of this research are as follows: (1) create interactive learning media that can be used, easy to use, and suitable for individual learning; and (2) find out how effective the media is in teaching prayer. The Smart App Creator application is used to provide Android-based interactive media. Education must be able to develop the potential of every child in line with current developments in science and technology (IPTEK). Student potential can be developed according to the teacher's ability to manage learning. The material provided must be interesting and not make students bored.