<![CDATA[Artificial intelligence has increasingly influenced learning practices in higher education, particularly through the use of generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT. The integration of AI technology into academic activities creates opportunities as well as ethical challenges, especially in Islamic higher education where academic integrity and religious values are important. This study aims to analyze the use of ChatGPT, its benefits and challenges, and the role of Islamic academic ethics among Islamic religious education students. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach involving ten students selected purposively based on their experience using ChatGPT in academic activities. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The results show that ChatGPT is commonly used to search for information, understand lecture materials, complete assignments, assist academic writing, and support brainstorming activities. The use of ChatGPT helps students improve learning efficiency, gain easier access to information, and support independent learning. However, several challenges were also identified, including the risk of plagiarism, reduced use of primary academic sources, dependence on AI technology, and misinformation in Islamic-related materials. The findings also indicate that the use of ChatGPT is influenced by Islamic academic ethical principles such as information verification, honesty, intellectual responsibility, and consideration of benefits and risks in technology use. This study concludes that the acceptance of ChatGPT in Islamic higher education is influenced not only by technological usefulness and convenience but also by ethical and religious values that shape students’ academic behavior]]>
