Islamic Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Between the Ease of Learning and the Challenge of Character Building

Abstract

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) in the digital era has had a significant impact on the world of education, including Islamic education. The presence of AI makes it easier for students to access knowledge through digital literature, adaptive learning applications, and interactive platforms that support the learning process more flexibly. AI has been proven to be able to support the cognitive and psychomotor domains, thereby accelerating knowledge transfer and improving learning skills.However, on the other hand, the use of AI faces limitations in the affective realm. AI has not been able to replace the role of educators in shaping the morals, morality, and spirituality of students. In fact, character formation is the core of Islamic education which emphasizes the balance between knowledge and values. Therefore, the existence of teachers remains irreplaceable as an example (uswah hasanah) that ensures that knowledge can be internalized into noble behavior and morals.This article uses the literature review method (library research) by examining the relevant results of previous research. The results of the study show that Islamic education in the era of artificial intelligence needs to utilize AI proportionally: as an innovative means to expand access and effectiveness of learning, while still affirming the role of educators as spiritual and moral guides. Thus, Islamic education is able to face digital transformation without losing its main essence, which is to produce knowledgeable and noble people.