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Ghaitsa: Islamic Education Journal
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27211592     DOI : https://doi.org/10.62159/ghaitsa.vXXX
Core Subject : Religion, Education,
Ghaitsa: Islamic Education Journal is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal on education and teacher training. Ghaitsa Journal is intended to provide academic forums for researchers who are interested in the discussion of current and future issues on education and teacher training, especially in the Muslim world. All articles will be reviewed by experts before accepted for publication. Each author is solely responsible for the content of the published articles. The journal is open to authors around the world regardless of nationality.
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 228 Documents
Meritocracy in Islamic Boarding School Tradition as Talent and Performance Based Human Resource Management in Islamic Higher Education Institutions Dzofron Abiyyu Tsaqib Muhes, Ahmad; Siti Aimah
GHAITSA : Islamic Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62159/ghaitsa.v7i1.2158

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Meritocracy as a principle of fairness and reward for achievement is an important foundation in human resource management (HRM), and its application in the pesantren tradition contributes to strengthening management in Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKI). This study aims to examine how the applica-tion of meritocracy in the pesantren tradition can become a model for talent- and performance-based HRM in PTKI. The background of this study is the need for a fair and transparent HRM system to improve the quality of Islamic higher education. The research method used a qualitative approach with a case study at the Darussalam Blokagung Banyuwangi Islamic Boarding School, which is integrated with KH. Mukhtar Syafaat University. Data collection was carried out through interviews, participatory observation, and documentation, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model. The results of the study show that meritocracy is reflected in the selection, training, and evaluation mechanisms for students through an emphasis on academic achievement, spirituality, and leadership. Integration with PTKI strengthens performance-based HR management, producing high-quality graduates. This study provides a new perspective that the pesantren tradition is relevant as a model of talent, performance, and fairness-based HR management.
Management of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration in Islamic Religious Education: Innovation Strategies and Strengthening Spiritual Values in Madrasah Prasetiyo, Aldi; Al Rosid , Moh. Harun
GHAITSA : Islamic Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62159/ghaitsa.v7i1.2166

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This study examines the management of artificial intelligence (AI) integration in Islamic Religious Education at madrasahs, focusing on innovation strategies and the strengthening of spiritual values. The study employed a qualitative descriptive approach at MA Al-Amiriyyah Blokagung Banyuwangi. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation involving the headmaster, teachers, students, and pesantren administrators. Data analysis used the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, while data validity was ensured through triangulation and member checking. The findings reveal the formation of an integrative AI-spiritual management model in which AI functions as a supportive educational tool while remaining grounded in Islamic values and ethics. The study also identifies the transformation of teachers into “spiritual-tech educators” who combine digital competence with spiritual responsibility. Furthermore, AI demonstrates a dual impact by improving students’ cognitive understanding and learning engagement while also presenting challenges to spiritual reflection if not properly guided through value-based and ethical educational management strategies.
Theo-Anthropocentric Religious Moderation Education in an Indonesian Islamic Boarding School Muslih Hidayat; Irja Putra Pratama; Eko Purnomo; Nurul Hidayah; Hamidah Mohamad
GHAITSA : Islamic Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62159/ghaitsa.v7i1.2189

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This study examines the theo-anthropocentric approach as a model of religious moderation education at Askaril Ikhlas Blower Islamic Boarding School, Aceh, Indonesia. The study is grounded in the need to strengthen students’ moral character, religious commitment, tolerance, and social responsibility amid moral decline, social conflict, and the challenges of globalization and digital transformation. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observation, and documentation involving foundation administrators, boarding school leaders, religious teachers, dormitory supervisors, and students. The findings reveal that religious moderation is internalized through learning activities, worship habituation, student coaching, exemplary behavior, social interaction, and daily boarding school culture. The theo-anthropocentric approach is reflected in three main dimensions: divine awareness, humanitarian values, and environmental responsibility. Divine values are developed through Qur’anic learning, prayer discipline, dhikr, and religious guidance; humanitarian values are strengthened through tolerance, cooperation, compassion, and social care; while environmental responsibility is practiced through cleanliness, water conservation, and care for nature. The study also identifies tazkiyatun nafs through takhalli, tahalli, and tajalli as a spiritual strategy for transforming religious moderation from a cognitive concept into moral and social practice. This study contributes a holistic framework for religious moderation education that integrates faith, humanity, social ethics, and ecological awareness within Islamic boarding school life.
Research Trends on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Islamic Religious Education: A Systematic Review from 2021 to 2025 Ikhsan, Ikhsan; Mudayat, Mudayat; Ichwan, Ichwan; Elpipres Niku
GHAITSA : Islamic Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62159/ghaitsa.v7i1.2214

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This study investigates research trends on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Islamic Religious Education (IRE) from 2021 to 2025. A systematic review methodology was employed following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, resulting in the inclusion of 34 peer-reviewed Scopus-indexed articles. The findings reveal that quantitative research approaches, particularly experimental and quasi-experimental designs, dominate the field. Higher education institutions serve as the primary research settings, while studies at the madrasah, Islamic boarding school (pesantren), and early childhood Islamic education levels remain underrepresented. The primary purposes of AI integration identified in the literature center on enhancing learning outcomes, personalizing instruction, and supporting assessment in educational contexts applicable to IRE. Most studies recommend broader AI adoption accompanied by strong ethical frameworks, teacher training, and institutional support recommendations directly relevant to the development of Islamic Religious Education learning environments. This review highlights a critical gap: very few studies explicitly contextualize AI integration within IRE settings, suggesting a significant opportunity for research that integrates Islamic values and pedagogical principles with AI-driven educational innovations. Findings provide a roadmap for Islamic education researchers, madrasah administrators, and IRE curriculum developers seeking to leverage AI responsibly and equitably
Parenting and Children's Moral Values in the Gadget Era: A Rural Ethnographic Study Lety Febriana; Firmasari, Desi; Amin, Syukri
GHAITSA : Islamic Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): June (In Press)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62159/ghaitsa.v7i1.1910

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The development of digital technology has influenced parenting patterns and the process of moral value formation within families. The increasing use of gadgets by children poses new challenges for parents in maintaining the process of moral value internalisation. This study aims to understand the dynamics of parenting in instilling moral values in children amid the use of gadgets in Talang Donok Village. The study uses a qualitative approach with ethnographic methods to explore parenting practices, social interactions, and community experiences in everyday life. Data was obtained through participant observation, in-depth interviews with parents, children, community leaders, and religious leaders, as well as documentation of the community's social and religious activities. The results of the study show that the family remains the primary environment in the process of internalising moral values through strategies such as giving advice, instilling positive behaviour, parental role modelling, and supervising gadget use. In addition, the social environment and religious activities of the community also play a role in strengthening the character building of children. However, the increasing use of gadgets in some cases reduces children's involvement in social and religious activities. Therefore, the active role of families and communities is needed in directing the use of digital technology so that it remains in line with the formation of moral values in children.
Challenges in Tahfidz Al-Qur’an Learning: A Study of Students at Nurul Fikri Islamic Integrated Elementary School, Bengkulu City Saepudin Saepudin; Nurlaili Nurlaili; Meri Lestari
GHAITSA : Islamic Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): June (In Press)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62159/ghaitsa.v7i2.1920

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This study aims to analyze the challenges faced in the implementation of Tahfidz Al-Qur’an learning among students at Nurul Fikri Islamic Integrated Elementary School, Bengkulu City. Tahfidz Al-Qur’an learning plays an important role in strengthening students’ religious character and improving their ability to memorize the Qur’an from an early age. However, in practice, various obstacles often emerge that affect the effectiveness of the learning process. This research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through classroom observations, interviews with teachers and students, and documentation. The data were analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing techniques. The results of the study indicate that several challenges were encountered in the implementation of Tahfidz Al-Qur’an learning, including students’ varying memorization abilities, limited learning time, lack of students’ motivation and concentration, and differences in parental support at home. In addition, teaching strategies and the availability of learning resources also influence the effectiveness of the Tahfidz program. Therefore, teachers need to apply appropriate strategies, provide motivation, and collaborate with parents to support students’ memorization progress. This study contributes to understanding the challenges of Tahfidz learning and provides insights for improving Qur’an memorization programs in Islamic elementary schools.
Utilization of Learning Resources in Islamic Religious Education at Junior High Schools in Rejang Lebong Regency Herwin Wijaya; Idi Warsah; Sutarto, Sutarto; Indrayanto, Indrayanto; Nasution, Aida Rahmi
GHAITSA : Islamic Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62159/ghaitsa.v7i1.2202

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This research is motivated by the importance of optimizing learning resources in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning. The aim is to describe the empowerment of PAI learning resources at the junior high school level, focusing on their availability, utilization, and empowerment strategies by teachers. The study employs a descriptive qualitative method, conducted in 24 State Junior High Schools in Rejang Lebong Regency. Data were collected through interviews and observations of teachers, students, and relevant stakeholders. The findings indicate that: (1) The availability of learning resources is generally adequate but uneven across regions, with technological access still dependent on infrastructure and teacher competency; (2) The dominant learning resources used are textbooks, while the utilization of alternative sources such as the local environment and digital resources is not yet optimal; (3) Teacher empowerment strategies include integrative and contextual approaches, although their application is still limited. It is concluded that the empowerment of PAI learning resources in Rejang Lebong Regency has been implemented with various strategies, but still requires improvements in equitable access, teacher training, and optimization of non-traditional learning resources to enhance the quality of learning.
Challenges Faced by Instructors in Implementing Non-Formal Islamic Religious Education Integrated with Religious Moderation in Suro Bali Village, Ujan Mas Sub-District, Kepahiang Regency Sibuan Sibuan; Hendra Harmi; Sutarto Sutarto; Aida Rahmi Nasution
GHAITSA : Islamic Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): June (In Press)
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This study investigates the challenges faced by non-formal Islamic education instructors in integrating religious moderation (moderasi beragama) values at the village level. Conducted in Suro Bali Village, Ujan Mas Sub-district, Kepahiang Regency — a unique community where Muslim and Hindu residents coexist harmoniously — this research employs a descriptive qualitative approach through observation, documentation, and in-depth interviews with 17 students and 3 instructors. The findings reveal that non-formal Islamic Education (PAI) in Suro Bali is implemented through a textual-contextual approach that connects Quranic teachings with local social realities. However, instructors face significant internal problems, including limited methodological competence in teaching moderation creatively, psychological burdens in maintaining narrative neutrality, and dual-role workloads as community figures. External challenges include a lack of contextual teaching modules relevant to the local multicultural setting, minimal digital infrastructure, and insufficient institutional support in the form of structured training for non-formal instructors. Despite these constraints, instructors independently improvise using local wisdom as instructional media, maintain personal dialogue with Hindu religious leaders, and develop digital literacy as a counter-narrative to intolerant content on social media. This study recommends structured capacity-building programs for non-formal Islamic education instructors in religiously diverse rural areas.
Construction of Religious Character Values in Religious Learning at the Hamzanwadi Islamic Institute NWDI Pancor Sugianto, Hendri; Arif, Mahmud; Usman
GHAITSA : Islamic Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62159/ghaitsa.v7i1.2221

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Islamic universities face increasingly complex challenges due to the development of digital technology and social changes that affect students' mindsets and behaviors. On the one hand, this progress has expanded access to science, but on the other hand, it has also had an impact on weakening religious awareness, academic ethics, and moral responsibility in campus life. This study aims to analyze the construction of religious character values in NW learning at the Hamzanwadi Nahdlatul Wathan Diniyah Islamiyah (NWDI) Pancor Islamic Institute which focuses on value construction, internalized pedagogical process, and the formation of students' religious habitus. This study uses a field qualitative approach with purposive sampling techniques. Data was obtained through interviews, observations, and documentation, then analyzed using Miles and Huberman's interactive model. The results of the study show that the value of religious character is constructed through the material of verses of the will of the devotional of the time, Shalawat Nahdlatain, the example of lecturers, and the academic culture of the campus which gives birth to the values of faith, piety, sincerity, honesty, discipline, help, religious moderation, tolerance, and love for the homeland. The internalization process takes place through teacher-centered learning, deep learning, example, habituation, lectures, contemplation, and discussion so as to form moral knowledge, value appreciation, and real actions. These academic traditions form religious habitus in the form of academic integration, social responsibility, presence towards lecturers, and moderate religiosity. This research emphasizes that NW learning is not just an institutional course, but a system of religious character formation of students who live in culture or tradition at the Hamzanwadi Islamic Institute NWDI Pancor.
The Role of Congregational Dhuha Prayer Habituation in Fostering Students’ Discipline and Spiritual Intelligence Hasyim, Mohammad; Manshur, Umar; Novita, Mona; A'yun, Filda Nuriah; Ayad, Nahid
GHAITSA : Islamic Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): February
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The decline of student discipline and the limited integration of spiritual development in primary education highlight the need for holistic educational approaches, particularly in Islamic school contexts. This study investigates the role of congregational Dhuha prayer habituation in fostering students’ discipline and spiritual intelligence in an Islamic elementary school. A qualitative case study design was employed, involving one principal, two teachers, and eleven sixth-grade students selected purposively based on their direct and sustained participation in the program. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and documentary analysis, and analyzed using the interactive qualitative model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña. The findings indicate that the congregational Dhuha prayer program functioned as a structured institutional routine that supported punctuality, procedural readiness, behavioral responsibility, emotional calmness, intrinsic religious motivation, and growing spiritual competence. Students’ repeated participation in communal worship fostered both observable disciplinary behaviors and internal spiritual development within a supportive educational environment. This study contributes a co-emergence perspective, demonstrating that discipline and spiritual intelligence may develop simultaneously through a single embodied religious practice rather than as separate educational outcomes. The findings suggest that structured spiritual habituation may serve as a meaningful pedagogical strategy for holistic character formation in Islamic primary education