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The phenomenon of students displaying lazy attitudes and a lack of learning motivation represents a major challenge in the teaching and learning process of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in various schools across Indonesia. This condition has a direct impact on low levels of student engagement and the achievement of expected learning objectives. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the multidimensional causes of this phenomenon, including internal student factors such as learning interest, levels of self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, and learning styles, as well as external factors encompassing the role of teachers, particularly in the selection of instructional methods, classroom management, and pedagogical interactions. In addition, the family environment, peer influence, and digital culture are also important factors affecting students’ learning motivation. The article also presents various practical and integrated strategies that can be implemented by PAI teachers to enhance students’ learning motivation. The proposed approaches include strengthening value-based classroom management rooted in Islamic principles, applying active, participatory, and contextual learning methods, and reinforcing collaboration between schools and families in building a positive learning culture. Using a descriptive qualitative approach and classroom action research (CAR), the analysis shows that teachers’ emotional engagement, the implementation of educational reward systems, reflection on religious values, and experiential learning are able to increase students’ intrinsic motivation. This study implies the importance of curriculum innovation and strengthening professional development for PAI teachers to better orient learning toward fostering students’ enthusiasm for learning and the sustainable development of religious character in the digital era.

Islamic education has a broad scope that includes intellectual, emotional, and spiritual aspects, with the aim of forming individuals who are faithful, pious, and have noble character. One organization that consistently integrates Islamic values in education is Muhammadiyah. Since its establishment in 1912, Muhammadiyah has developed an education system that combines religious and general knowledge, focusing on character building, morals, and intellectual intelligence. In facing the digital era, Muhammadiyah adopts modern technology through online learning, innovation programs such as Edutabmu, and digital training for teachers. A curriculum that integrates Islamic values with technology-based learning supports the creation of a young generation that is smart, characterized, and responsive to the challenges of the times. The success of Muhammadiyah character education is reflected in the formation of individuals with high integrity, have noble personalities, and are able to contribute positively to society..

In madrasahs, Islamic Religious Education (PAI) plays an important role in character building for students. However, as digital technology advances, innovative methods of learning systems are needed to enhance character education. Using bibliometric research methods, this study aims to discover and analyze innovations in the PAI learning system methods in the digital era. This study summarizes various methods and techniques that can help cultivate Islamic character in madrasahs by using appropriate digital technology. The results show that the integration of technology in PAI learning, such as online methods, educational social media, and character-based learning applications, is highly likely to support the character formation of students in madrasahs to create students with noble character.

In the digital era, Islamic religious education (PAI) is faced with the challenge of attracting the learning interest of the millennial generation who are accustomed to technology. This article explores the potential of using digital media as an innovative strategy to increase interest in learning PAI in the millennial generation. This approach includes the use of mobile applications, interactive learning videos, and online platforms specifically designed to provide an engaging learning experience that suits the learning styles of the millennial generation. By understanding the characteristics of the millennial generation who tend to be responsive to technology, the application of digital media in PAI classes can create a more dynamic and relevant learning atmosphere. In addition, this article explains how the integration of digital media can stimulate discussion and active participation of students, building connections between PAI material and the daily life context of the millennial generation. The successful use of digital media to increase interest in learning PAI in the millennial generation requires an active role from educators in designing interesting content, facilitating online interactions, and continuing to apply innovation in learning approaches. Thus, this article not only discusses the positive impact of using digital media in increasing interest in learning PAI in the millennial generation, but also provides practical guidance for educators to implement it effectively in the educational environment.