ILMU PENDIDIKAN ISLAM: HAKIKAT, PRINSIP, DAN TANTANGAN DI ERA GLOBALISASI

Abstract

Islamic education holds a highly strategic position in shaping the whole personencompassing faith, knowledge, character, and life skills. This study aims to provide an in-depth examination of the essence, foundations, objectives, and principles of the discipline of Islamic Education, as well as the challenges and developmental needs it faces amidst the currents of globalization. The study employs a literature review method with a descriptive-qualitative approach, gathering data from key sources in the field of Islamic education and presenting the analysis systematically. The findings indicate that the discipline of Islamic Education does not merely apply general educational theories to a religious context; rather, it constructs an educational system rooted in the values ​​of Tawhid (monotheism) and derived from the Qur'an and Sunnah. Its goal is to cultivate individuals who possess faith, piety, knowledge, and noble character, and who are beneficial to others. In the era of globalization, Islamic education confronts challenges such as the spread of secularism, technological advancements, and shifting social values. Consequently, development efforts are required specifically the integration of religious and general knowledge, curriculum reform, the enhancement of educator quality, and the utilization of educational technology all while preserving its Islamic identity.