Trends and future directions in islamic educational technology: a systematic review

Trend dan hala tuju masa depan dalam teknologi pendidikan islam: satu kajian sistematik

Authors

  • Norliza Ab Halim Faculty of Islamic Contemporary Studies Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) 21300 Terengganu, Malaysia. https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0583-8042
  • Wan Omar Ali Saifuddin Wan Ismail Faculty of Islamic Contemporary Studies Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) 21300 Terengganu, Malaysia.
  • Bazuri Ab Ghani Kolej Komuniti Kuala Kangsar Jalan Dato’ Maharajalela 33000 Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia.
  • Nordiana Md Khamis Centre for STEM Enculturation Studies Faculty of Education, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53840/attarbawiy.v9i1.255

Keywords:

islamic education, educational trends, Application technology, educational technology

Abstract

Abstract
This systematic literature review examines the current trends and future directions in Islamic educational technology, addressing the pressing need to explore the integration of digital tools in Islamic education. Employing the PRISMA framework searching techniques, the study synthesizes findings from 22 selected scholarly works from the year 2020 until 2024 from databases such as Scopus and Eric. Three overarching themes emerge: 1) Islamic perspectives on innovation, creativity, and technology; 2) the intersection of technology and Islamic thought; and 3) Digital religion and new media in Islamic preaching and education. Future directions in Islamic educational technology aim to enhance further engagement, accessibility, and relevance in contemporary society, fostering an enlightened Muslim community adept in both traditional teachings and modern educational strategies.

Abstrak
Kajian literatur sistematik ini mengkaji trend semasa dan hala tuju masa depan dalam teknologi pendidikan Islam, menangani keperluan mendesak untuk meneroka integrasi alat digital dalam pendidikan Islam. Menggunakan teknik carian rangka kerja PRISMA, kajian ini mensintesis penemuan daripada 22 karya ilmiah terpilih dari tahun 2020 hingga 2024 daripada pangkalan data seperti Scopus dan Eric. Tiga tema terhasil daripada carian iaitu: 1) perspektif Islam mengenai inovasi, kreativiti dan teknologi; 2) penyimpangan antara teknologi dan pemikiran Islam; dan 3) Agama digital dan media baharu dalam dakwah dan pendidikan Islam. Hala tuju masa depan dalam teknologi pendidikan Islam bertujuan untuk meningkatkan penglibatan, kebolehcapaian, dan perkaitan dalam masyarakat kontemporari bagi memupuk komuniti Islam yang berpandu yang mahir dalam kedua-dua strategi pengajaran secara tradisional dan moden.

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Published

2025-06-30

How to Cite

Ab Halim, N., Wan Ismail, W. O. A. S., Ab Ghani, B., & Md Khamis, N. . (2025). Trends and future directions in islamic educational technology: a systematic review: Trend dan hala tuju masa depan dalam teknologi pendidikan islam: satu kajian sistematik. ATTARBAWIY: Malaysian Online Journal of Education, 9(1), 168–180. https://doi.org/10.53840/attarbawiy.v9i1.255