<![CDATA[The development of artificial intelligence technology, particularly deep learning, opens up new opportunities for improving the quality of Islamic Religious Education (IRE), but requires management that is in line with Islamic values. This study aims to analyse the application of deep learning in IRE and examine how the principles of Islamic educational psychology can form the basis for optimising the use of this technology. The study also identifies opportunities and challenges in integrating deep learning with Islamic spiritual values and character. The research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive analytical type conducted at MAN 2 Sarolangun. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with the principal and observation of the learning process, then analysed using the Miles and Huberman model with triangulation techniques. The results show that the application of deep learning can increase student activity, motivation, and independence, as well as assist teachers in personalising PAI learning. However, the success of implementation is greatly influenced by teacher readiness, school policy support, and infrastructure availability. This study concludes that deep learning can be an effective PAI learning innovation if it is integrated in a balanced manner with the principles of Islamic educational psychology. Abstrak Perkembangan teknologi kecerdasan buatan, khususnya deep learning, membuka peluang baru dalam peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI), namun memerlukan pengelolaan yang selaras dengan nilai-nilai Islam. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis penerapan deep learning dalam pembelajaran PAI serta menelaah bagaimana prinsip psikologi pendidikan Islam dapat menjadi dasar optimalisasi penggunaan teknologi tersebut. Penelitian juga mengidentifikasi peluang dan tantangan integrasi deep learning dengan nilai spiritual dan karakter Islami. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis deskriptif analitis yang dilaksanakan di MAN 2 Sarolangun. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam dengan kepala sekolah dan observasi proses pembelajaran, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman dengan teknik triangulasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan deep learning mampu meningkatkan keaktifan, motivasi, dan kemandirian peserta didik serta membantu guru dalam mempersonalisasi pembelajaran PAI. Namun, keberhasilan implementasi sangat dipengaruhi oleh kesiapan guru, dukungan kebijakan sekolah, dan ketersediaan infrastruktur. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa deep learning dapat menjadi inovasi pembelajaran PAI yang efektif apabila diintegrasikan secara seimbang dengan prinsip psikologi pendidikan Islam.]]>
