<![CDATA[The digital era provides students with easy access to information and communication. However, it also presents challenges in character development, such as the negative influence of social media, declining politeness, and a lack of self-control in using technology. Therefore, Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers play an important role in instilling Islamic values and shaping students’ moral character so that they can face the changing times wisely. This article aims to describe the role of PAI teachers in shaping students’ moral character in the digital era. The method used is a descriptive qualitative approach through a review of relevant journal sources. The findings indicate that PAI teachers act as educators, mentors, and role models in instilling honesty, discipline, responsibility, and mutual respect. Character development is carried out through exemplary behavior, the habituation of worship, moral guidance, and the positive use of digital media in learning. However, these efforts face challenges, including low levels of digital literacy among some teachers, the negative influence of social media, and insufficient parental supervision of students’ gadget use. Therefore, shaping students’ moral character in the digital era requires the active role of PAI teachers, supported by cooperation among schools, families, and communities, to help students use technology responsibly in accordance with Islamic values.]]>
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