“DIGITALIZATION OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION: OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCLUSIVITY AND ETHICAL CHALLENGES OF ACCESS IN THE AI ERA”

Abstract

The AI era is driving rapid digitalization in Islamic education, transforming traditional learning into innovative, accessible models. This shift creates inclusive opportunities for students, enabling engagement through e-learning platforms, Al-Qur'an mobile apps, and sharia-compliant AI religious instruction. innovations now, such as virtual reality (VR) simulations of Islamic history and the Pesantren Go Digital initiative, have boosted religious literacy by up to 50%, fostering adaptive, principle-based learning aligned with Islamic values like equity and moral guidance. However, ethical challenges include surviving, such as a stark digital divide impacting 65% of rural madrasahs, where limited infrastructure hinders access. Algorithmic biases in AI tools risk distorting religious interpretations, while data privacy concerns expose student information to vulnerabilities, potentially undermining trust in digital faith-based education. This literature review synthesizes solutions like fiqh chatbots for instant ethical queries and (AR) Hadith applications for learning, ensuring content is certified halal and culturally sensitive. It underscores the urgency of comprehensive teacher training programs to bridge the technology skills gap. national collaboration between the Kemenag, tech firms, and Islamic institutions is essential to build, equitable digital ecosystem. By addressing these issues, Indonesia can lead global discourse on sustainable Islamic education, balancing technological advancement with spiritual integrity in the AI age.