The Urgency of Islamic Education Literacy in The Digital Era 4.0

Abstract

The rapid pace of digital transformation demands that educational systems adapt in order to remain relevant to the changing times. The internet, social media, and various technology-based learning platforms have significantly transformed the ways in which learners acquire information and understand religious concepts. The method used in this study is library research, as the data sources are derived from books and other written documents. For this purpose, the author employed several library references and sought to collect data relevant to the analytical framework by using a descriptive-analytical method. Islamic education in the digital era 4.0 also offers unlimited opportunities to expand accessibility, develop innovative learning methods, and strengthen religious understanding. However, the lack of digital literacy among students poses a major obstacle in filtering valid information and often leads to misinterpretations of Islamic teachings. Furthermore, the digital era presents challenges related to students’ discipline and learning focus. The cultivation of digital literacy understanding through Islamic religious education in the era of cyberculture is essential, as Islamic education not only encompasses the relationship between humans and God but also the relationships among human beings. The implementation of digital literacy in Islamic education can be achieved by instilling an understanding of digital literacy among students, monitoring their use of social media, and providing motivation and encouragement for them to seek information from various credible reference sources.