<![CDATA[Background: The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has created transformative opportunities across educational sectors, yet its application within Islamic religious education (IRE) remains insufficiently examined in the academic literature. Purpose: This study systematically reviews existing research on AI integration in IRE, identifying key applications, implementation challenges, and future research directions. Methods: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a comprehensive literature search was conducted across Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and SINTA databases, yielding 38 studies published between 2018 and 2024 that specifically addressed AI applications within IRE or madrasah contexts. Results: The analysis revealed three principal AI application clusters: (1) intelligent tutoring systems for Quranic recitation and tajweed correction, (2) adaptive learning platforms for Islamic jurisprudence instruction, and (3) natural language processing tools supporting Arabic language acquisition. Key challenges encompass inadequate technological infrastructure in madrasah institutions, insufficient educator digital competency, content authenticity concerns, and tensions between algorithmic personalization and Islamic pedagogical values. Conclusions: AI integration in IRE holds significant transformative potential; however, successful implementation requires culturally sensitive design frameworks, sustained educator professional development, and coherent institutional policies grounded in Islamic educational philosophy. Future research should prioritize empirical outcome measurement and indigenous AI tool development.]]>
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