Halaqa: Islamic Education Journal

Learning Technology to Improve the Absorption of Islamic Religious Education in Elementary Schools

Rahmat Hidayat — 2025-07-14

General Background: Learning technology has become a pivotal tool in enhancing educational quality, particularly in the digital era. Specific Background: In Islamic Religious Education (PAI), the shift from conventional methods to digital learning tools such as videos and PowerPoint presentations promises more interactive and meaningful instruction. Knowledge Gap: However, studies evaluating the effectiveness and inclusiveness of learning technologies in elementary-level Islamic education remain limited, especially for diverse student needs and under-resourced schools. Aims: This study investigates the urgency and effectiveness of learning technology in improving elementary students' absorption of Islamic Religious Education materials. Results: Using a qualitative case study at SD Negeri 3 Kekait, findings show that digital media improves student engagement and understanding of abstract spiritual values, although limitations in teacher digital skills and support for students with special needs persist. Novelty: The study highlights the integration of spiritual values through visual media and emphasizes adaptive strategies for inclusivity, offering fresh insights into character education in religious contexts. Implications: These results suggest the necessity for professional development and infrastructure support to maximize the pedagogical potential of digital technology, ultimately contributing to the formation of students' moral character and improving Islamic education in the digital age.
Highlight :

Learning technology (videos, PowerPoint) increases student engagement and understanding in Islamic Religious Education at the elementary level.
Barriers include limited teacher digital skills and infrastructure challenges in schools.
Technology helps internalize spiritual values through visual storytelling, enhancing character education.

Keywords : Learning Technology, Student Absorption, Islamic Religious Education, Digital Media, Elementary School

Integration Between Qauliyah and Kauniyah Verses With Science And Technology In Islamic Education

Saipul Wakit — 2025-07-14

General Background: The advancement of science and technology has reshaped modern civilization, yet without a moral foundation, it risks diminishing human values. Specific Background: Islamic education, rooted in divine revelation, emphasizes a balanced integration of knowledge from both the Qur'an (Qauliyah verses) and natural phenomena (Kauniyah verses) to cultivate holistic human development. Knowledge Gap: Despite the growing body of research on religious and scientific integration, few studies explore the epistemological synthesis of revelation and empirical observation in shaping Islamic educational frameworks. Aims: This study aims to analyze the integration of Qauliyah and Kauniyah verses with science and technology to build an educational model grounded in both spiritual and intellectual excellence. Results: Through literature review, the study finds that integrating both types of verses enriches pedagogical methods, strengthens students' engagement, and inspires Muslim scholars to develop contextual, character-based education amid global technological challenges. Novelty: The research introduces a conceptual paradigm where scientific inquiry becomes a medium for deepening faith and ethical awareness, rejecting the dichotomy between religious and secular knowledge. Implications: The findings suggest that integrating revelation and empirical knowledge can form a value-based curriculum in Islamic education, offering a viable response to secularization and moral decline in global education.
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Integration of Qauliyah and Kauniyah verses strengthens Islamic education foundations.
Islamic education should combine revealed values with scientific knowledge.
Science and technology serve as a medium for deeper reflection and faith.

Keywords : Integration, Verses, Qauliyah, Kauniyah, Science and Technology

Internalizing Islamic Ecotheology through School Culture to Foster Eco-Character

Desi Sabtina — 2025-07-26

This study aims to analyze the process of internalizing Islamic ecotheological values through the school culture of Azzakiyah Islamic School in fostering students’ environmental care character. Employing a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach, this research explores the lived experiences of teachers and students in undergoing the internalization process. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The findings reveal that school culture plays a significant role as a medium of internalization, reflected in various activities such as project-based learning, outing classes, the 5R program, zero waste initiatives, and mentoring sessions. The internalization process occurs through three stages: value transformation, value transaction, and value transinternalization. These stages enable students not only to understand but also to internalize and practice ecotheological values in their daily lives. This process contributes to behavioral changes among students, including conserving energy, properly disposing of waste, and engaging in other environmentally responsible actions that reflect the indicators of an environmentally caring character.

Highlights:

Three-Stage Internalization: Values are instilled through transformation, transaction, and transinternalization.
Cultural Practices: Activities like 5R, zero waste, and mentoring embed environmental responsibility.
Behavioral Outcomes: Students demonstrate eco-friendly habits like energy conservation and waste management.

Keywords: Islamic Ecotheology, School Culture, Environmental Care, Value Internalization

Boarding School Program for Strengthening Qur’anic Knowledge and Character

Arrasyidin Arrasyidin — 2025-07-28

Basically, education is a continuous process that aims to shape humans to have spiritual and intellectual values. Boarding schools play a crucial role in shaping character and morals according to religious teachings. This is reflected since its establishment, where the system combines the pesantren curriculum with the public school curriculum. The purpose of this study is to describe and find out the boarding school program in improving the knowledge of the Qur'an and character building at SMK At-Taqwa Miri Sragen. This research used descriptive qualitative method with case study approach. The population in this study were the principal, tahfidz teacher/character builder, boarding school manager, and 30 students of class XII of SMK At-Taqwa Muhammadiyah Miri. The research instruments used were interviews, observation, and documentation. The results showed that the implementation of boarding school activities carried out at SMK Muhammadiyah Miri Sragen is the inculcation of adab and morals in every academic and non-academic activity and encourages the improvement of Qur'anic knowledge with various activities such as memorizing Tahfidz, Tahsin, Tarjamah, Talaqqi. This study is based on the domain of religious value-based character education, which is specifically in the realm of value transformation in Islamic education, where Islamic spiritual and moral values are transformed into the concrete behavior of students through an educator approach.

Highlights:

Integrated Curriculum: Combines pesantren and public school education to nurture both spiritual and academic growth.
Character Development Focus: Embeds adab and morals through daily academic and non-academic boarding school activities.
Qur’anic Enrichment Programs: Emphasizes memorization (Tahfidz), pronunciation (Tahsin), translation (Tarjamah), and direct recitation (Talaqqi).

Keywords: Boarding School Program, Qur'anic Knowledge, Character Education, Islamic Values

Strategic Planning of Extracurricular Programs to Improve Student Achievement

Malika Aulia Husnah Saragih — 2025-07-28

General Background: Education is central in preparing future generations with competitive competencies. Specific Background: In Islamic institutions, madrasahs play a crucial role in shaping both academic and non-academic excellence, including through extracurricular activities. Knowledge Gap: Prior research has rarely focused on strategic leadership in extracurricular program development, especially in Sumatera Utara’s Islamic schools. Aims: This study aims to explore the strategies implemented by the head of MTs Al-Wasliyah 16 Perbaungan in enhancing student achievement through extracurricular engagement. Results: Through qualitative descriptive methods, results show that structured strategies—vision-based planning, program selection, mentor empowerment, and periodic evaluation—led to an 85% achievement rate, with national-level success in tahfiz and tilawah. Novelty: This is the first study in the region that comprehensively links Islamic leadership principles to extracurricular program outcomes in a madrasah. Implications: The findings offer a strategic model for madrasah leaders to systematically develop student potential beyond the academic curriculum and promote replicable educational leadership practices.

Highlights:

The madrasa head strategically plans and develops 17 types of extracurricular activities to enhance student performance.
Tahfiz Qur’an and Tilawah are the most consistently awarded activities, reaching national-level competitions.
Challenges include limited student motivation and inadequate facilities, which are addressed through partnerships and delegation.

Keywords: Madrasah Strategy, Student Achievement, Extracurricular Activities, Educational Leadership