UTILIZATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LEARNINGIN THE DIGITAL ERA

Abstract

This study aims to deeply analyze the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning as an innovation that bridges spiritual values with technological advances. Using a library research approach, this study examines various literature, academic reports, and case studies in developing countries such as Indonesia, Egypt, and Pakistan, to understand the application, opportunities, and challenges of AI in the context of Islamic education. The study results indicate that AI has great potential to improve the effectiveness of the learning process, such as through da'wah chatbots, automated evaluation systems, adaptive learning designs, and the production of digital Islamic content. However, the implementation of AI also presents serious challenges, particularly related to ethics, spiritual authenticity, and digital literacy of teachers and students. This study emphasizes the importance of collaboration between Islamic scholars, educators, and technology developers in designing AI systems that align with sharia principles and humanitarian values. The impact of this research strengthens the direction of the transformation of Islamic education towards a civilized digital era, where technology does not erode religiosity but instead enriches students' spiritual and intellectual experiences in facing global dynamics