Main Article Content
Abstract
Digital transformation in the world of education has had a significant impact on Islamic Religious Education (IRE) learning in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. This article aims to examine the forms of integration, challenges, and contributions of using digital Al-Qur’an applications in strengthening students’ Islamic literacy in MI. The method used is a literature review with a qualitative-descriptive approach through the analysis of academic documents, digital data, and user reviews of the application. The findings indicate that interactive features such as audio recitation, visual tajwid guidance, and gamification support the strengthening of students’ Islamic literacy in terms of text, values, and practices contextually and engagingly. However, its effectiveness is highly dependent on the accuracy of content, equitable access to technology, and pedagogical guidance from teachers and parents. Therefore, the integration of digital Al-Qur’an applications must be designed holistically and strategically to align with the objectives of Islamic Education (PAI) and Islamic educational values at the primary level.
Keywords
Article Details

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
References
- Al-Attas, S. M. N. 1980. “The Concept of Education in Islam: A Framework for an Islamic Philosophy of Education. Kuala Lumpur: ISTAC.”
- Azman, N. A. .. Hamzah, M. I. .. &. Baharudin, H. 2025. “Digital Teaching Strategies of Islamic Education Teachers: A Case Study in Primary Schools. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 6(3), 563–579.”
- Bentri, A. 2022. “Kompetensi Pedagogik Guru PAI Dalam Menghadapi Transformasi Digital. Jurnal Teknologi Pendidikan Islam, 4(2), 102–115. Https://Doi.Org/10.31294/Jtpi.V4i2.9034.”
- Campbell, H. A. .. &. Tsuria, R. (Eds. ). 2021. “Digital Religion: Understanding Religious Practice in Digital Media (2nd Ed.). Routledge. Https://Doi.Org/10.4324/9780429327749.”
- Imam Taufiq Akbar, Suhadi Winoto, Khotibul Umam. 2023. “Implementation of Qur’anic Literacy in Forming Disciplinary Character. EduReligia: Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam. 7(1). 57-64. DOI: Https://Doi.Org/10.33650/Edureligia.V7i1.5838.”
- Karimah, D. M. .. Rahmawati, E. .. Inayah, Z. I. .. Rahmaningrum, M. Z. .. &. Aryanti, N. d. 2024. “The Use of Digital‑based Technology in Islamic Elementary School. ICES: International Conference on Education and Sharia, Vol. 1: 708-715. DOI:10.62097/Ices.V124.109.”
- Langgulung, H. 1986. “Manusia Dan Pendidikan: Suatu Analisa Psikologi Dan Pendidikan. Jakarta: Pustaka Al-Husna.”
- Laurillard, D. 2012. “Teaching as a Design Science: Building Pedagogical Patterns for Learning and Technology. Routledge. Https://Doi.Org/10.4324/9780203125080.”
- M. Yudo Agresi Akbari, Kusaeri, M. Yunus Abu Bakar, Evi Fatimatur Rusydiyah. 2024. “Typology and Effectiveness of Al-Quran Memorization Applications. Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol 5, No. 4, December, DOI: Https://Doi.Org/10.31538/Tijie.V5i4.1158 E-ISSN 2527-8177 Pp. 598-597 .”
- Mayer, R. E. 2009. “Multimedia Learning (2nd Ed.). Cambridge University Press. Https://Doi.Org/10.1017/CBO9780511811678.”
- Mohd Alim, A. A. 2020. “Integrating Islamic Pedagogy and Digital Learning: A Framework for Islamic Schools. Journal of Islamic Education, 25(1), 45–60. Https://Doi.Org/10.32890/Jie.25.1.2020.11745.”
- Muslim, M. 2024. “Internalizing Digital Technology in Islamic Education. Scaffolding: Journal of Education and ICT, 6(3), 180–197. Https://Doi.Org/10.37680/Scaffolding.V6i3.6309.”
- Nasr, S. H. 1984. “Knowledge and the Sacred. New York: Crossroad.”
- Nilan, P. 2009. “The ‘Spirit of Education’ in Indonesian Pesantren. British Journal of Sociology of Education, 30(2), 219–232. Https://Doi.Org/10.1080/01425690802700322.”
- Passey, D. 2013. “Inclusive Technology Enhanced Learning: Overcoming Cognitive, Physical, Emotional and Geographic Challenges. Routledge. Https://Doi.Org/10.4324/9780203108281.”
- Piaget, J. 1954. “The Construction of Reality in the Child. Basic Books.”
- Restalia. 2025. “Kesenjangan Infrastruktur Digital Dalam Implementasi Pembelajaran PAI Di MI. Jurnal Pendidikan Islam Digital, 7(1), 89–101. Https://Doi.Org/10.32764/Jpid.V7i1.9033.”
- Rizvi, F. 2019. “Transformative Religious Education and Digital Engagement. Religious Education Journal, 114(5), 510–524. Https://Doi.Org/10.1080/00344087.2019.1665834.”
- Sanusi, M. 2024. “Transforming Islamic Education in the Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities for the Young Generation. Attractive: Innovative Education Journal, 5(3), 207–220.”
- Sarinawati. 2025. “Habitus Religius Digital Anak Muslim: Antara Tradisi Dan Teknologi. Tarbiyah: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Islam, 9(1), 55–70. Https://Doi.Org/10.15408/Tarbiyah.V9i1.7540.”
- Selwyn, N. 2012. “Education and Technology: Key Issues and Debates. Bloomsbury Publishing.”
- Skinner, B. F. 1953. “Science and Human Behavior. New York: Macmillan.”
- Sri Lestari & Jupriaman. 2024. “The Role of Islamic Religious Education Teachers in the Digital Era. Zeniusi Journal, 1(1). Https://Doi.Org/10.70821/Zj.V1i1.11.”
- Street, B. V. 2003. “What’s ‘New’ in New Literacy Studies? Critical Approaches to Literacy in Theory and Practice. Current Issues in Comparative Education, 5(2), 77–91. Https://Www.Tc.Columbia.Edu/Cice/Pdf/25734_5_2_Street.Pdf.”
- Umar, I. .. &. Tilli, S. F. 2025. “Mobile Islamic Learning and Student Autonomy in Primary Education: A Case Study. International Journal of Islamic Education and Technology, 5(1), 77–92. Https://Doi.Org/10.23456/Ijiet.V5i1.9012.”
- Zaki Engku Alwi, E. A. .. Anas, N. .. Ibrahim, M. S. .. Dahan, A. F. M. .. &. Yaacob, Z. 2014. “Digital Quran Applications on Smart Phones and Tablets: A Study of the Foundation Programme Students. Asian Social Science, 10(15), 212–220. Https://Doi.Org/10.5539/Ass.V10n15p212.”
- Zimmerman, B. J. 2002. “Becoming a Self-Regulated Learner: An Overview. Theory into Practice, 41(2), 64–70. Https://Doi.Org/10.1207/S15430421tip4102_2.”
- Zuhriyeh, S. .. Ali, M. .. &. Hidayat, A. 2025. “Digital Transformation of Islamic Education: An Artificial Intelligence‑Based Teaching Module Development Study. Edunesia: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan, 6(2), 1113–1126. Https://Doi.Org/10.51276/Edu.V6i2.1255.”
References
Al-Attas, S. M. N. 1980. “The Concept of Education in Islam: A Framework for an Islamic Philosophy of Education. Kuala Lumpur: ISTAC.”
Azman, N. A. .. Hamzah, M. I. .. &. Baharudin, H. 2025. “Digital Teaching Strategies of Islamic Education Teachers: A Case Study in Primary Schools. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 6(3), 563–579.”
Bentri, A. 2022. “Kompetensi Pedagogik Guru PAI Dalam Menghadapi Transformasi Digital. Jurnal Teknologi Pendidikan Islam, 4(2), 102–115. Https://Doi.Org/10.31294/Jtpi.V4i2.9034.”
Campbell, H. A. .. &. Tsuria, R. (Eds. ). 2021. “Digital Religion: Understanding Religious Practice in Digital Media (2nd Ed.). Routledge. Https://Doi.Org/10.4324/9780429327749.”
Imam Taufiq Akbar, Suhadi Winoto, Khotibul Umam. 2023. “Implementation of Qur’anic Literacy in Forming Disciplinary Character. EduReligia: Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam. 7(1). 57-64. DOI: Https://Doi.Org/10.33650/Edureligia.V7i1.5838.”
Karimah, D. M. .. Rahmawati, E. .. Inayah, Z. I. .. Rahmaningrum, M. Z. .. &. Aryanti, N. d. 2024. “The Use of Digital‑based Technology in Islamic Elementary School. ICES: International Conference on Education and Sharia, Vol. 1: 708-715. DOI:10.62097/Ices.V124.109.”
Langgulung, H. 1986. “Manusia Dan Pendidikan: Suatu Analisa Psikologi Dan Pendidikan. Jakarta: Pustaka Al-Husna.”
Laurillard, D. 2012. “Teaching as a Design Science: Building Pedagogical Patterns for Learning and Technology. Routledge. Https://Doi.Org/10.4324/9780203125080.”
M. Yudo Agresi Akbari, Kusaeri, M. Yunus Abu Bakar, Evi Fatimatur Rusydiyah. 2024. “Typology and Effectiveness of Al-Quran Memorization Applications. Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education Vol 5, No. 4, December, DOI: Https://Doi.Org/10.31538/Tijie.V5i4.1158 E-ISSN 2527-8177 Pp. 598-597 .”
Mayer, R. E. 2009. “Multimedia Learning (2nd Ed.). Cambridge University Press. Https://Doi.Org/10.1017/CBO9780511811678.”
Mohd Alim, A. A. 2020. “Integrating Islamic Pedagogy and Digital Learning: A Framework for Islamic Schools. Journal of Islamic Education, 25(1), 45–60. Https://Doi.Org/10.32890/Jie.25.1.2020.11745.”
Muslim, M. 2024. “Internalizing Digital Technology in Islamic Education. Scaffolding: Journal of Education and ICT, 6(3), 180–197. Https://Doi.Org/10.37680/Scaffolding.V6i3.6309.”
Nasr, S. H. 1984. “Knowledge and the Sacred. New York: Crossroad.”
Nilan, P. 2009. “The ‘Spirit of Education’ in Indonesian Pesantren. British Journal of Sociology of Education, 30(2), 219–232. Https://Doi.Org/10.1080/01425690802700322.”
Passey, D. 2013. “Inclusive Technology Enhanced Learning: Overcoming Cognitive, Physical, Emotional and Geographic Challenges. Routledge. Https://Doi.Org/10.4324/9780203108281.”
Piaget, J. 1954. “The Construction of Reality in the Child. Basic Books.”
Restalia. 2025. “Kesenjangan Infrastruktur Digital Dalam Implementasi Pembelajaran PAI Di MI. Jurnal Pendidikan Islam Digital, 7(1), 89–101. Https://Doi.Org/10.32764/Jpid.V7i1.9033.”
Rizvi, F. 2019. “Transformative Religious Education and Digital Engagement. Religious Education Journal, 114(5), 510–524. Https://Doi.Org/10.1080/00344087.2019.1665834.”
Sanusi, M. 2024. “Transforming Islamic Education in the Digital Age: Challenges and Opportunities for the Young Generation. Attractive: Innovative Education Journal, 5(3), 207–220.”
Sarinawati. 2025. “Habitus Religius Digital Anak Muslim: Antara Tradisi Dan Teknologi. Tarbiyah: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Islam, 9(1), 55–70. Https://Doi.Org/10.15408/Tarbiyah.V9i1.7540.”
Selwyn, N. 2012. “Education and Technology: Key Issues and Debates. Bloomsbury Publishing.”
Skinner, B. F. 1953. “Science and Human Behavior. New York: Macmillan.”
Sri Lestari & Jupriaman. 2024. “The Role of Islamic Religious Education Teachers in the Digital Era. Zeniusi Journal, 1(1). Https://Doi.Org/10.70821/Zj.V1i1.11.”
Street, B. V. 2003. “What’s ‘New’ in New Literacy Studies? Critical Approaches to Literacy in Theory and Practice. Current Issues in Comparative Education, 5(2), 77–91. Https://Www.Tc.Columbia.Edu/Cice/Pdf/25734_5_2_Street.Pdf.”
Umar, I. .. &. Tilli, S. F. 2025. “Mobile Islamic Learning and Student Autonomy in Primary Education: A Case Study. International Journal of Islamic Education and Technology, 5(1), 77–92. Https://Doi.Org/10.23456/Ijiet.V5i1.9012.”
Zaki Engku Alwi, E. A. .. Anas, N. .. Ibrahim, M. S. .. Dahan, A. F. M. .. &. Yaacob, Z. 2014. “Digital Quran Applications on Smart Phones and Tablets: A Study of the Foundation Programme Students. Asian Social Science, 10(15), 212–220. Https://Doi.Org/10.5539/Ass.V10n15p212.”
Zimmerman, B. J. 2002. “Becoming a Self-Regulated Learner: An Overview. Theory into Practice, 41(2), 64–70. Https://Doi.Org/10.1207/S15430421tip4102_2.”
Zuhriyeh, S. .. Ali, M. .. &. Hidayat, A. 2025. “Digital Transformation of Islamic Education: An Artificial Intelligence‑Based Teaching Module Development Study. Edunesia: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan, 6(2), 1113–1126. Https://Doi.Org/10.51276/Edu.V6i2.1255.”