Yuli Fitriyanti; Rusdiah Roitona Nasution; Sendi Sendi; Siti Saroh Hasibuan; Miftahir Rizqa
The development of digital technology has changed the way Islamic Religious Education (IRE) is taught, encouraging the use of digital media as a means to improve interaction, motivation, and understanding among students. This study aims to examine the methodology for developing digital-based IRE learning media, identify the supporting and inhibiting factors for its implementation, and formulate a systematic and contextual methodological framework. The study uses a descriptive qualitative approach through document analysis and systematic literature review of scientific articles, research reports, and methodology books published between 2019 and 2025. The analysis was conducted through reduction, grouping, interpretation, and content analysis to map development models, validation techniques, pedagogical principles, and the suitability of media to student characteristics. The results show that the most commonly used development models include ADDIE, Borg & Gall, 4-D, and iterative approaches such as SAM. The successful implementation of digital media is greatly influenced by teacher readiness, student digital literacy, content suitability with the curriculum, and institutional infrastructure and policy support. These findings emphasize the importance of content validation by experts, the integration of religious moderation values, and continuous training for teachers so that media can be used effectively, relevantly, and ethically. This study is expected to be a reference for PAI developers and educators in creating