AKHLAQUL KARIMAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Akhlaqul Karimah: Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam (In Press)

Digital-Era Leadership Models for School Principals in Fostering the Transformation of Islamic Education in the Age of Technology

Ilkham Suherlan (Universitas Negeri Islam Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten)
Eneng Muslihah (Universitas Negeri Islam Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten)
Machdum Bachtiar (Universitas Negeri Islam Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Oct 2026

Abstract

Digital transformation presents new challenges and opportunities for Islamic education, requiring school principals to develop leadership practices that integrate technological innovation with educational objectives and Islamic values. This study aims to examine the implementation of digital leadership in promoting the transformation of Islamic education at Pondok Pesantren Mambaul Fawwaz, Curug, Serang City. Employing a qualitative approach with a case study design, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The data were analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, while triangulation of data sources and collection techniques was employed to enhance the credibility of the findings. The findings identify six interrelated dimensions of digital leadership: digital vision, digital competence, instructional leadership, change management, digital culture, and the integration of Islamic values. These dimensions encompass the formulation of digital policies, the development of teachers’ digital competencies, the integration of technology into teaching and institutional management, the facilitation of organizational adaptation, the promotion of collaboration and innovation, and the ethical use of technology. The study concludes that digital leadership can provide an integrated framework for supporting the transformation of Islamic education by aligning technological innovation, instructional improvement, organizational development, and Islamic ethical principles. Technology should serve as a means of enhancing educational quality rather than replacing the distinctive values, traditions, and character-building practices of Islamic boarding schools.

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Journal Info

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jak

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

The Akhlaqul Karimah Journal (JAK) is a journal that publishes articles or research results and critical analysis studies related to Islamic Education Sciences which include Aqidah and Akhlak, Fiqh, Islamic Cultural History, and Quran and Hadith Sciences. Journal of Akhlaqul Karimah (JAK) is ...