UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATIONS OF DIGITAL TOOLS IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN MODERN ERA

Abstract

Digital revolution has reshaped educational practices worldwide, and Islamic education is adapting these changes. In an era of rapid technological progression, Digital tools offer new opportunities for teaching and learning Qur’an, Hadith, Fiqh, Seerah, and Islamic ethics. Using a descriptive and analytical approach, this paper discussed the applications of digital tools in teaching and learning Islamic education in modern era. It identified Online learning platforms, mobile applications, interactive learning tools, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), Social Media and Online Communities, E-books and Digital Libraries as well as Webinars and Online Workshops as some of the digital tools that could be used to enhance teaching and learning of Islamic Education. The paper argued that by leveraging on application of digital tools in Islamic education, proper training, verified content, and balanced integration, technology can enhance accessibility and understanding of teaching and learning of Islamic education while preserving its core values and moral objectives.