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Fitrah: International Islamic Education Journal
Published by Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh
ISSN : 26565536     EISSN : 27227294     DOI : -
Core Subject : Religion, Humanities, Education,
Religion Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other
FITRAH is an open access scientific journal based on open journal systems. FITRAH receives scientific articles based on research and book reviews in the field of Islamic religious education from researchers, students and education experts related to Curriculum, teaching, and learning, philosophy, research, management, history and evaluation of Islamic Education. FITRAH is published twice a year in June and December. FITRAH is managed by the Doctorate of Islamic Education Study Program at the Ar-Raniry Islamic State University in Banda Aceh. FITRAH was published by the Center for Research and Community Service (LP2M) Ar-Raniry Islamic State University Banda Aceh. Journal FITRAH is currently indexed and/or included by BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine), Crossref, Google Scholar, Moraref, GARUDA, etc. Journal Fitrah is managed by the Program Studi Pendidikan Agama Islam Pascasarjana Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh. This journal is published quarterly. June and December.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Ilmu Sosial (Lain-Lain)
Articles 117 Documents
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Optimization of Teacher Working Group (KKG) in Improving PAI Teacher Literacy in Compiling HOTS Questions in Elementary Schools Simeulue Tengah District Agustina, Restika; Silahuddin, Silahuddin; Zulfatmi, Zulfatmi; Mahfud, Aris; Maulidia, Maulidia; Amri, Hasanul
FITRAH: International Islamic Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Fitrah: International Islamic Education Journal
Publisher : Published by Center for Research and Community Service (LP2M) in cooperation with the Postgraduate Program of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/fitrah.v7i1.7762

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The ability to develop Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions is a critical competency emphasized in the Merdeka Curriculum, particularly in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) at the elementary level. However, the literacy of PAI teachers in designing HOTS questions remains low in the Simeulue Tengah District. This study aims to assess PAI teachers' literacy in formulating HOTS questions, their participation in Teacher Working Groups (KKG), and the main barriers to effective KKG utilization. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, using both open- and close-ended questionnaires distributed to 12 PAI teachers from 10 elementary schools. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings indicate that although 66.7% of teachers found the KKG beneficial for developing HOTS questions, participation levels were low: 58% rarely attended KKG activities, and only 25% felt significantly supported. The main barriers identified include time constraints due to workload and household responsibilities, minimal support from principals and supervisors, limited access to resources such as digital media and contextual teaching materials, low teacher awareness of the benefits of KKG, and training sessions that are often too theoretical and lack contextual relevance. To optimize the effectiveness of KKG, training must be more practical and context-based, with sustained pedagogical discussions and stronger institutional support. Strengthening the role of KKG is essential for enhancing PAI teachers’ capacity to develop HOTS questions and, ultimately, to improve the quality of religious education.
Effective Learning Style: The Key to Success in the Education Process Izza, Nadhira Nurul; Mahmud, Salami; Fadli, Fatmawati; Dewi, Rini Liana
FITRAH: International Islamic Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Fitrah: International Islamic Education Journal
Publisher : Published by Center for Research and Community Service (LP2M) in cooperation with the Postgraduate Program of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/fitrah.v7i1.7782

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An effective learning process requires an approach that accommodates the diversity of student learning styles, including those with high intellectual intelligence (IQ) who may not yet recognize their optimal way of learning. Each individual has a different way of absorbing, processing, and storing information, making the understanding of learning styles a crucial aspect in education. This study aims to identify effective learning styles, particularly for students with high intellectual intelligence (IQ) who have not yet understood their appropriate learning style, and to analyze various factors that influence learning success. This research uses a library research method by analyzing recent scientific literature. The findings indicate that visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles can all enhance learning effectiveness when integrated with appropriate teaching strategies, high learning motivation, and a conducive learning environment. Teachers play a central role in recognizing student characteristics and adapting their teaching approach accordingly. Understanding learning styles not only impacts academic achievement but also creates a more personalized, inclusive, and adaptive learning atmosphere. This study highlights the importance of a holistic approach in education, involving the interconnection between learning styles, intellectual potential, teaching strategies, and the learning environment to realise a higher-quality education system that is responsive to each learner's needs. This research contributes a novel perspective by focusing on the group of high-IQ students and advocating for the integration of individualized learning styles into classroom practice to achieve a more inclusive, adaptive, and high-quality education system.
Trends and Directions of Research on Innovation in Islamic Education: A Bibliometric Analysis Rizki, Aulia; Jannah, Miftahul; Abdi, Dira
FITRAH: International Islamic Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Fitrah: International Islamic Education Journal
Publisher : Published by Center for Research and Community Service (LP2M) in cooperation with the Postgraduate Program of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/fitrah.v7i1.7973

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This study aims to analyze the trends and directions of research on innovation in Islamic education using a bibliometric approach based on publications indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) from 2006 to mid-2025. The methods employed include citation analysis, collaborative network analysis, and keyword mapping using VOSviewer software. The results show a significant increase in the number of publications and citations since 2012, with a peak in 2018 and the highest citation surge occurring in 2024. Al-Jami'ah: Journal of Islamic Studies, the author Abdullah, and an article focusing on Islamic higher education in Indonesia emerged as the most influential. In addition, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta was identified as the most cited institution. In terms of collaboration, strong national author networks were identified, although international collaboration remains limited. Keyword analysis revealed the dominance of the theme “Islamic education” and its connection to contemporary issues such as sustainability, environment, and 21st-century competencies. The study concludes that although innovation in Islamic education is gaining increasing global attention, there remains significant potential to strengthen cross-national and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance the future impact and relevance of the field.
Building Students’ Moral Resilience Through Islamic Religious Education (PAI) As a Preventive Effort Against Online Gambling in Madrasah Elfizar, Elfizar; Mulia, Muji; Safriadi, Safriadi; Realita, Realita
FITRAH: International Islamic Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Fitrah: International Islamic Education Journal
Publisher : Published by Center for Research and Community Service (LP2M) in cooperation with the Postgraduate Program of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/fitrah.v7i1.7971

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The advancement of digital technology has increased teenagers’ access to information and entertainment but also poses serious challenges to morality, such as the rise of online gambling among adolescents. This study analyzes the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in developing students’ moral resilience to prevent online gambling behavior and examines preventive strategies implemented in madrasah. This qualitative research employed a case study at MTsN 1 Aceh Selatan, collecting data through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis. Data were thematically analyzed using source and method triangulation to enhance validity. The findings reveal that PAI teachers actively integrate Islamic values, Quranic and Hadith principles, and current issues into the learning process. Furthermore, the madrasah applies collaborative policies such as parental involvement, supervision of gadget usage, and character development through religious activities. The integration of religious values in PAI learning and collaborative madrasah policies is proven effective in building students’ moral resilience and preventing involvement in online gambling. These findings contribute to the development of religious-based character education models relevant in the digital era and may serve as a practical reference for other schools in developing strategies to prevent online gambling among teenagers.
The Implementation of Wordwall Media to Improve Students’ Learning Outcomes in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) for Fifth-Grade Students at SDN Lambada Klieng, Aceh Besar Syamsidar, Syamsidar; Marzuki, Marzuki; Nurbayani, Nurbayani; Harmaini, Harmaini
FITRAH: International Islamic Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Fitrah: International Islamic Education Journal
Publisher : Published by Center for Research and Community Service (LP2M) in cooperation with the Postgraduate Program of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/fitrah.v7i1.8230

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This classroom action research aimed to improve students’ learning outcomes and engagement in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) through the integration of Wordwall-based digital media and the Two Stay Two Stray (TSTS) cooperative learning model. Conducted at SD Negeri Lambada Klieng, Aceh Besar, during the 2024/2025 academic year, the study involved 25 fifth-grade students and followed the Kemmis and McTaggart (1998) spiral model consisting of two cycles with stages of planning, action, observation, and reflection. Data were collected through observation, tests, and documentation, then analyzed using descriptive quantitative and qualitative methods. The findings showed a significant improvement in students’ performance and participation, as indicated by the increase in average scores from 68.4 in Cycle I to 91.2 in Cycle II and in classical mastery from 44% to 96.7%. Students also displayed greater motivation, collaboration, and confidence in expressing ideas. The integration of Wordwall and TSTS created an engaging, interactive, and reflective learning atmosphere that enhanced both cognitive achievement and affective development. This study concludes that combining Wordwall with TSTS effectively supports meaningful and student-centered learning in Islamic Religious Education, aligning with social constructivist principles, and is recommended as an innovative pedagogical strategy to enhance learning effectiveness in elementary schools.
Game-Based Learning in Education Across Five Asian Countries: A Bibliometric Study Using Scopus Ramadana, Nurfitri; Maharani, Rini; Husni, Fakhrul; Gunawan, Resky Nuralisa
FITRAH: International Islamic Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Fitrah: International Islamic Education Journal
Publisher : Published by Center for Research and Community Service (LP2M) in cooperation with the Postgraduate Program of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/fitrah.v7i1.8497

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Game-Based Learning (GBL) is an innovative learning approach that integrates game elements into the learning process to increase student motivation, active participation, and learning outcomes. Amidst the acceleration of digital transformation, the application of GBL in Asian countries shows diverse developments, but has not been fully mapped scientifically. The main issues raised in this study are how publication trends, collaboration patterns, and thematic focuses of GBL research have developed in the context of education in Asia during 2010–2025. The research questions include: (1) to what extent is the productivity of GBL publications in the Asian region; (2) how is the structure of collaboration between researchers and institutions; and (3) what topics are the dominant focus and future research directions. This study uses a bibliometric approach with the PRISMA method and visualization using VOSviewer based on Scopus data. A total of 170 documents selected from five countries Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, and India-were analyzed to examine trends, distribution, and keyword co-occurrence. The results show that Indonesia and Hong Kong are the most productive countries, with significant contributions from The Education University of Hong Kong and Malang State University. Cluster analysis identified four main focuses: (1) the development of game-based learning technologies and concepts; (2) learning systems and participants; (3) psychological and cognitive aspects; and (4) specific methodologies and contexts such as virtual reality and language learning. The latest findings highlight a shift in research direction towards strengthening critical thinking, educational technology, and contrastive learning, which signals the evolution of GBL from a mere learning medium to a comprehensive strategy for shaping 21st-century skills. This research makes an important contribution to mapping the development of GBL in Asia and provides a basis for future technology-based education policies.
Worship Motivation in Islam: An Islamic Psychological Analysis of Paradise and Hell Ramdhani, Dadan; Mahmud, Salami; Jannah, Miftahul
FITRAH: International Islamic Education Journal Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Fitrah: International Islamic Education Journal
Publisher : Published by Center for Research and Community Service (LP2M) in cooperation with the Postgraduate Program of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/fitrah.v8i1.8683

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This study examines worship motivation in Islam by integrating Islamic psychology with contemporary theories of motivation. The focus includes the validity of paradise-hell motivation, the stages of spiritual motivation evolution (maqamat), the dynamics of khauf (praiseworthy fear) and raja' (hope), and the pinnacle of this evolution, namely mahabbah (sincere love), which represents pure intrinsic motivation. The method employed is qualitative, using a library research approach to the Qur'an, authentic Hadith, and classical Sufi works, and analyzing them through content analysis and hermeneutics. The novelty of this research lies in integrating the Sufi concept of maqamat (khauf, raja', mahabbah) with Self-Determination Theory and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, revealing conceptual parallels between Islamic and Western psychology that have not been widely developed in prior Islamic psychology studies. This study offers a holistic perspective on the evolution of worship motivation from extrinsic to intrinsic, aiming to achieve inner well-being and Allah's pleasure, and to provide practical implications for the development of Islamic spiritual education.
Utilization of the Indonesia Smart College Card (KIP-K) Scholarship Funds in Supporting the Academic Achievement of Civil Engineering Students at Gunung Leuser University Pitri, Sari; Yusriman, Yusriman; Harmaini, Harmaini
FITRAH: International Islamic Education Journal Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Fitrah: International Islamic Education Journal
Publisher : Published by Center for Research and Community Service (LP2M) in cooperation with the Postgraduate Program of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/fitrah.v8i1.9908

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This study aims to analyze the utilization of Indonesia Smart College Card (KIP-K) scholarship funds in supporting the academic achievement of students in the Civil Engineering Study Program at Gunung Leuser University. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, involving six KIP-K scholarship recipients selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis and were subsequently analyzed using thematic analysis. Data trustworthiness was ensured through source triangulation and methodological triangulation. The findings reveal that KIP-K scholarship funds were primarily utilized to meet academic needs, including the purchase of laptops, books, stationery, internet packages, and other learning-support materials. In addition, the funds were allocated to non-academic needs, such as transportation expenses and daily living costs that contributed to students’ educational continuity. The study also found that some students lacked systematic financial planning, resulting in difficulties managing scholarship funds throughout an academic semester. Nevertheless, KIP-K recipients were able to maintain satisfactory academic performance, as reflected in their cumulative grade point averages, which ranged from good to highly satisfactory categories. These findings suggest that strengthening financial literacy programs among KIP-K recipients is essential to maximize the educational impact of scholarship assistance and sustain academic achievement.
Parent-Child Communication Patterns in Digital Parenting Based on Islamic Religious Education Wiandani, Muhammad Alfan; Rosada, Rosiana Mahari; Lukianto, Fahmi Azis; Abdussyukur, Abdussyukur
FITRAH: International Islamic Education Journal Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Fitrah: International Islamic Education Journal
Publisher : Published by Center for Research and Community Service (LP2M) in cooperation with the Postgraduate Program of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/fitrah.v8i1.9949

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The development of digital technology has brought significant changes in family communication patterns, particularly between parents and children, which have impacted the process of Islamic religious education within the family. This study aims to analyze parent-child communication patterns in the digital parenting era and examine the role of family communication in fostering harmonious Islamic religious education. This study uses a qualitative approach with a literature study. Data were obtained through documentation studies from journals, books, and various relevant scientific sources, then analyzed using content analysis and qualitative descriptive techniques. The results show that the development of digital technology affects the quality of family communication, particularly the reduction in face-to-face interaction and emotional closeness between parents and children. In these conditions, digital parenting becomes an important approach that positions parents as guides, supervisors, and role models in the use of technology. Furthermore, open, compassionate communication based on Islamic values has been proven to strengthen the internalization of religious values and create family harmony. This study contributes to the development of Islamic Religious Education studies by integrating the concepts of family communication, digital parenting, and Islamic values as a relevant communication model in the digital era.
Implementing Deep Learning in Islamic Religious Education: Evidence from Indonesian Schools under the Merdeka Curriculum Fadri, Irfal Khairul; Ummah, Khairatul; Munawaroh, Munawaroh; Hilmi, Hilmi; Musstanyah, Sman
FITRAH: International Islamic Education Journal Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Fitrah: International Islamic Education Journal
Publisher : Published by Center for Research and Community Service (LP2M) in cooperation with the Postgraduate Program of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/fitrah.v8i1.10326

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The implementation of Deep Learning within Indonesia's Merdeka Curriculum has emerged as an important strategy for transforming teaching and learning. However, its application in Islamic Religious Education (IRE) at the elementary school level, particularly when integrated with school culture, remains underexplored. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Deep Learning approach in IRE at SD Negeri 01 Sawahan, Padang City, focusing on: (1) the application of the principles of mindful learning, meaningful learning, and joyful learning; (2) implementation challenges; and (3) learning evaluation strategies. A qualitative case study design was employed. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis involving 13 purposively selected participants, consisting of one principal, two IRE teachers, and ten students. Data were analyzed using the interactive model developed by Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña. The findings indicate that the Deep Learning approach was implemented through collaborative group discussions, project-based learning, the use of digital learning media, and reflective learning activities. Its implementation was supported by the principles of mindful, meaningful, and joyful learning, although several challenges remained, including limited educational resources, diverse student characteristics, and the need to strengthen teachers' pedagogical competencies. The study also found that integrating the Deep Learning approach with the school's religious culture through the barcode-based Smart Surau program extended students' learning experiences beyond the classroom by fostering regular religious practices and authentic assessment, thereby reinforcing the internalization of Islamic values. These findings provide empirical evidence that the successful implementation of Deep Learning in IRE depends not only on classroom instructional strategies but also on a supportive school culture that functions as a pedagogical ecosystem for promoting meaningful learning experiences.

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