Al-Aulia: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Ilmu-Ilmu Keislaman
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): Al-Aulia: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Ilmu-Ilmu Keislaman

Islamic pedagogical transformation in the digital age: A systematic review on the integration of artificial intelligence in Islamic education

Maulina Hidayatul Ulya (Walisongo State Islamic University, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia)
M. Faqih Irsyad (Walisongo State Islamic University, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Islamic Religious Education (IRE) amid rapid digital transformation. Employing a systematic literature review guided by PRISMA protocols, data were retrieved from major indexed databases using targeted keywords and Boolean operators. Following a rigorous two-phase screening and predefined inclusion criteria, selected studies underwent thematic-interpretive synthesis to map pedagogical shifts. The findings reveal three critical dimensions. First, AI transitions teachers from knowledge transmitters to facilitators of adaptive, personalized learning while automating administrative burdens. Second, pedagogical deconstruction highlights the irreplaceable role of teachers as moral exemplars (uswah hasanah) and critical thinking guides, prioritizing spiritual and humanistic development over mere data transfer. Third, while AI enhances efficiency, accessibility, and student engagement, it simultaneously poses profound challenges, including data privacy risks, algorithmic bias, eroded traditional spiritual interactions (talaqqi), and the widening digital divide. Ultimately, successful AI integration requires balancing technological innovation with Islamic ethical principles, advocating for enhanced educator digital literacy and equitable policies to foster a progressive, spiritually grounded educational ecosystem.

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Abbrev

al-aulia

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Subject

Religion Education Other

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Focus & Scope Filsafat pendidikan Islam. Kepemimpinan dalam bidang pendidikan; Baik kepemimpinan dalam bidang pendidikan umum maupun pendidikan Islam. Seperti: pemimpin di lingkungan sekolah baik tingkat dasar, menengah pertama, dan menengah atas; maupun memimpin di lingkungan kampus. Tokoh dalam ...