Indonesian Journal of Islamic Education and Learning
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): Volume 1 Number 2, February 2026

Revitalization of Islamic Education Thru Interactive Learning: Fostering Creativity and Critical Thinking Among Students

Mokhamad Ali Ridlo (Université Hassan II Mohamedia Morocco)
Abdul Hanan (Institut Pesantren Babakan Cirebon, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Feb 2026

Abstract

This article aims to examine strategies for revitalizing Islamic education thru the application of interactive learning to foster creativity and critical thinking skills among students. The approach used is qualitative with a library research method, which involves the collection of data from international scientific literature and relevant theoretical books. The findings show that interactive learning in Islamic education enhances student engagement, broadens cognitive horizons, and facilitates the sustainable development of creative and critical character. The implications of this research recommend the integration of active learning strategies such as project-based learning, collaborative learning, and digital technology within the context of the Islamic education curriculum to build 21st-century competencies without neglecting religious values. Interactive learning also serves as a bridge between the tradition of classical Islamic scholarship and modern demands

Copyrights © 2026






Journal Info

Abbrev

ijiel

Publisher

Subject

Religion Education Other

Description

The purpose of the Indonesian Journal of Islamic Education and Learning is to report new insight and foster critical debate about Islamic education and learning. The aspects of Islamic education focus on education in its broadest sense, including formal modes, from preschool to higher education, ...