Reimagining Islamic Education in Artificial Intelligence Era: Integrating Technological, Humanistic, and Spiritual Dimensions

Elisa Nur Maharani Husna; Sugiyar

doi:10.70062/incoils.v5i1.470

Authors

Elisa Nur Maharani Husna Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo
Sugiyar Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70062/incoils.v5i1.470

Keywords:

Islamic Education, Artificial Intelligence, Humanistic, Spiritual, Innovation Diffusion

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers opportunities in education, including effective learning and pedagogical innovation, but also poses ethical challenges in its use, which can change the human and spiritual values that are at the core of Islamic education. This study examines how Islamic education is applied in the era of artificial intelligence, how technology, humanism, and spirituality are integrated, and analyzes it using innovation diffusion theory. The approach used is qualitative, with literature review and reflective methods. This study adopts Rogers' Theory of Innovation Diffusion. The results of the analysis show that the success of AI adoption depends not only on technical readiness, but also on the ethical awareness, pedagogical empathy, and spiritual orientation of educators. The integration of AI based on the values of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah will give rise to a human-centered and spiritual educational paradigm, in which AI technology in Islamic education must be positioned as a means of empowerment, not a substitute for the role of humans, and must guide students towards strengthening moral values and moral responsibility. Therefore, the balance between technology, humanism, and spirituality is an important foundation in restructuring Islamic education so that it remains relevant, civilized, and oriented towards the benefit of the ummah. Keywords: Islamic Education, Artificial Intelligence, Humanistic, Spiritual, Innovation Diffusion

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