Transformation of Islamic Educational Values in Generation Z: A Study of Islamic Lifestyle Trends in the Digital Era
Abstract
This research was conducted to analyze the concept of Islamic education, the characteristics of Generation Z, the digital era and its influence on Islamic education, and the transformation of Islamic educational values in Generation Z. This paper uses a qualitative approach. Data were collected through library research. The findings indicate that the Islamic identity of Generation Z is increasingly shaped by digital technology. The transformation of Islamic educational values in this generation influenced by technological development, which alters educational patterns, learning strategies, and the role of social media in transmitting values. Challenges arise in this process, including the dominance of social media, identity crises, lack of role models, and religious education that is less adaptive to modern contexts. Despite these challenges, digitalization also offers valuable opportunities. Technology can support da’wah, the formation of virtual Islamic communities, and the production of creative content that reflects the lifestyle of Generation Z. These methods are effective in instilling Islamic values within the rapid flow of digital information. Moreover, this situation provides an opportunity to strengthen spirituality through technology, which aligns with the goals of Islamic education: to form individuals who are faithful, pious, and noble in character. The core values of Islamic education, moral, intellectual, remain vital in shaping holistic individuals who can contribute positively to society. Adaptations such as digital learning materials, online and hybrid models, and social media as educational platforms demonstrate the urgency of digital transformation to ensure Islamic education remains relevant to the future needs of Generation Z.
References
Agustina, R., Mahmud, S., Maulidia, M., Mahfud, A., & Fadli, F. (2025). The Journey of Human Life in Islamic Perspective: Learning from the Spirit to the Hereafter. Al-Jadwa: Journal of Islamic Studies, 4(2), 267–283.
Al-Attas, MN (2010). Islam and Secularism. Bandung: Institute for Islamic Thought and Human Development (PIMPIN).
Aly, H., & Munzier. (2000). The Character of Islamic Education. Jakarta: Friska Agung Insani.
Arum, LS, Zahrani, A., & Duha, NA (2023). Characteristics of Generation Z and their Readiness in Facing the 2030 Demographic Bonus. Accounting Student Research Journal, 2(1), 59–72.
Aziza, W., Suhada, S., Rohmah, NNM, Rahmawati, E., Saudi, Y., & Ishanan, I. (2024). The Role and Representation of Muslim Women in Islamic Digital Content. National Seminar on Paedagoria, 4(1), 372–381.
Azra, A., & Thaha, I. (2012). Islamic Education: Tradition and Modernization Amidst the Challenges of the Third Millennium (1st ed.). Jakarta: Kencana in collaboration with UIN Jakarta Press.
Chaudhari, M., Bhole, M.U., & Patil, A. (2023). Exploring Awareness, Experience, And The Effect Of Augmented Reality Advertisements On Gen Z. The Online Journal of Distance Education and E-Learning, 11(2).
Ministry of Education and Culture. (1990). The Great Dictionary of the Indonesian Language. Jakarta: Balai Pustaka.
Diana, D., & Shapawi, AMM (2024). Islamic Education Curriculum Development: Muhammad Iqbal's Thoughts on Progressive Islamic Education. ITQAN: Journal of Educational Sciences, 15(1), 75–86.
Eryandi. (2023). Integration of Islamic Values in Character Education in the Digital Era. Education, KAIPI Journal: Collection of Scientific Articles on Islam, 1(1), 12–16. https://doi.org/0.62070/kaipi.v1i1.27
Firdaus, OA, Zidane, MF, Ramadhan, BP, & Anwar, MY (2025). Digital Da'wah on Social Media Platforms and Its Influence on Social Change in the Modern Era. Muhammadiyah Kramat Jati Journal of Educational Sciences, 6(1), 288–297.
Word. (2024). Innovation in Islamic Education Management to Improve the Quality of Learning in the Era of Digital Education. Journal of Education and Teaching Review (JRPP), 7(3), 35–44. https://doi.org/10.31004/jrpp.v7i3.36641
Habibulloh, M. (2024). The Role of Islamic Education in Building Interreligious Tolerance in Indonesia. IJEMR: International Journal of Educational Management and Religion, 1(2), 63–82.
Haddade, H. (2023). Madrasah Development Strategy Through Technology-Based Learning Concepts. Al-Ubudiyah: Journal of Islamic Education and Studies, 4(1), 148–163. https://doi.org/10.55623
Hanif, M. (2025). Islamic Education Design for Generation Z. Asian Journal of Natural Sciences, 4(2), 77–92.
Harahap, A. (2023). Analysis Of The Role Of Parents In Early Childhood Islamic Religious Education In The Family Environment. Islamic Education: Journal of Islamic Education, 12(4).
Hasanah, H., & Saragih, E. H. (2023). The Effect of Training Methods on the Performance of Gen Z Employees in Jakarta. Genes, 10(1), 65–80.
Herwati, H. (2024). Education In An Islamic Perspective And Its Role In Fostering Islamic Personality. BAHTSUNA: Journal of Islamic Education Research, 6(1), 1–15.
Huitt, W. (2004). Value: Educational Psychology Interactive. Valdosta GA: Valdosta State University.
Ilahi, MT (2012). Revitalization of Moral-Based Education. Yogyakarta: Ar-Ruzz Media.
Ismael, F., & Supratman, S. (2023). Islamic Education Strategies in the Digital Era: Opportunities and Challenges. Innovative: Journal of Social Science Research, 3(3), 4526–4533.
Jaenudin, A. (2024). The Influence of Information Technology On Religious Practices In Urban Muslim Communities. Al-Madinah: Journal of Islamic Civilization, 1(2), 157–168.
Koehler, M. J., & Mishra, P. (Eds.). (2008). Handbook of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK) for educators. New York: Routledge for the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.
Lickona, T. (1992). Educating for Character How Our School Can Teach Respect and Responsibility. New York: Bantam Books.
Majid, A. (2004). Competency-Based Islamic Religious Education. Bandung: PT. Remaja Rosdakarya.
Ma'muroh. (2021). Actualization of Humanistic and Religious Educational Values in Schools. Jakarta: Publica Indonesia Utama.
Mardiya, Z., & Sofa, AR (2025). The Priority Of Seeking Knowledge In Islamic Perspective In Modern Life: Challenges, Opportunities, And The Influence Of Technology In Character Formation In The Digital Era. World Inspiration: Journal of Education and Language Research, 4(1), 13–26.
Muflihin, A. (2020). THE ROLE OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHERS IN IMPROVING STUDENTS' DIGITAL LITERACY AS A 21ST CENTURY SKILL. TA'DIBUNA: Journal of Islamic Religious Education, 3(1), 91. https://doi.org/10.30659/jpai.3.1.91-103
Muhaimin. (2002). Paradigm of Islamic Education. Bandung: PT. Remaja Rosdakarya.
Mulyadi, M., Hadjrath, ERA, & Hutami, PW (2023). The Role of Islamic Religious Education in Building the Character of Generation Z. Tambusai Education Journal, 7(3), 80–84. https://doi.org/10.31004/jptam.v7i3.11909
Nasrin, A. bint A. (2024). Issues and Challenges of Islamic Education in the Era of Digitalization Information and Solutions Based on Qur'an and Hadith Guidelines. E-Proceedings of the 9th Inter-Nation Conference on Science, Social & Humanity (PASAK-9), 283–292.
Nurhayati. (2020). The Influence of Technological, Pedagogical, Content Knowledge (TPCK) Abilities of Islamic Religious Education Teachers on Islamic Religious Education Learning Outcomes of Students at Al Kautsar Middle School, Bandar Lampung (Thesis). UIN Raden Intan Lampung, Bandar Lampung.
Nurjanah, E., Rahmawati, D., & Rani, NAD (2023). The Philosophical Concept of the Components of Islamic Education. Iqra' Journal: Study of Educational Sciences, 8(2), 609–616.
Nurwijaya, AM (2024). Islam in the Eyes of Gen Z: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities. Al-Rasikh Bulletin, 27(1).
Panjalu, APE (2022). The Process of Internalizing Islamic Religious Values in Forming the Social and Religious Behavior of Islamic Students. Proceedings: Journal of Islamic Education and Studies, 8(1), 295–307.
Pratama, AR, Aprison, W., Yulius, Y., Latifa, N., & Syafrudin, S. (2024). Digital Da'wah in the Spread of Islamic Values in the Digital Era. Tabayyun: Journal of Islamic Communication and Broadcasting, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.61519/tby.v5i1.68
Putri, AK, & Sahira, A. (2024). Promoting Islamic Values through Social Media. Islamology: Religious Scientific Journal, 1(2).
Rafsanjani, TA, Abdurrozaq, M., & Inayati, F. (2024). Islamic Religious Learning in the Digital Age: An Interactive Method for Generation Z. Solo International Collaboration and Publication of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2(3), 304–315.
Rakhmat, A. (2023). Religion and Reason in Contemporary Islamic Ethics: A Comparative Study of Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas and Taha Abderrahmane Thought. Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization, 13(2), 134–151.
Razali, R., & Asrul, A. (2024). Basic Foundations and Basis of Islamic Education Governance in the Analysis of Philosophical Aspects. Al-Ikhtibar: Journal of Educational Sciences, 11(1), 60–72.
Ridwan, A. (2023). Contemporary Issues of Islamic Religious Education in the Digitalization Era. Proceedings International Seminar on Islamic Studies, 4(1), 474–482.
Robiah, K. (2024). The Role of Technology in Improving the Effectiveness of Islamic Education Learning. Al-Affan Journal of Islamic Education, 4(2), 218–223. https://doi.org/10.69775/jpia.v4i2.215
Rohmat, M. (2004). Articulating Value Education. Bandung: Alfabheta.
Rosharlianti, Z. (2021). The Trend of Hijrah: New Construction of Urban Millennial Muslim Identity in Indonesia. The Sociology of Islam, 4(2), 182–205.
Salsabila, U.H., Iftahuzzulfa, A., & Tsani, FHI (2023). The Role of Islamic Education for Generation Z: The Role of Technology in the Classroom. Kaunia: Integration and Interconnection of Islam and Science Journal, 19(2), 55–61.
Sarinawati, S. (2025). Religiosity in the Digital Era: Transformation of Religious Practices among Generation Z. Khazanah: Journal of Religious and Social Scientific, 1(1), 15–25.
Setia, P., & Dilawati, R. (2021). New Islamic Trends through the Hijrah Movement: Case Study of the Hijrah Youth Shift. Treasures of Theology, 3(3), 131–146.
Setyaningsih, A., Kamal, F., & Fatiatun, F. (2025). The Values of Islamic Educational Spirituality in the Novel "Imama Al-Hafidzh" by Tri Lyagustina. Hikmah: Journal of Islamic Religious Education Studies, 2(2), 230–244.
Shulman, L. S. (1986). Those Who Understand: Knowledge Growth in Teaching. Educational Researcher, 15(2), 4–14. https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X015002004
Sidqy, M., & Syafa, NZ (2024). Islamic Religious Education Learning Innovation in Developing Effective Strategies for Active Learning. Fikrah: Journal of Islamic Education, 8(1), 110–118.
Siregar, ZAB, Taufiq, T., & Jumadi, J. (2024). Integration of Islamic Education and Vocational Education: Literature Review on Strengthening Spiritual Skills and Values. AHDÃF: Journal of Islamic Religious Education, 2(2), 140–153.
Sopiyan, W., Hidayat, R., Marzuki, M., & Mislawaty, SE (2024). Integration of the Movement to Spread Islamic Teachings in Answering the Challenges of the Modern Era and Technological Development. El-Ghiroh: Journal of Islamic Studies, 22(1), 115–130.
Sulalah. (2011). Multicultural Education Didactics Values of National University. Malang: UIN MALIKI Press.
Syarkawi. (2006). Formation of Children's Personality. Bandung: Bumi Aksara.
Tafsir, A. (2005). Islamic Education Science. Bandung: PT. Remaja Rosdakarya.
Taliwuna, M. (2024). Moral education strategies in facing the challenges of digitalization for generation Z. SHAMAYIM: Journal of Theology and Christian Education, 3(2), 45–64.
Tamami, AG, Murhayati, S., & Zaitun, Z. (2024). Innovation of Islamic Religious Education Learning Media Based on Technology. IRJE: Indonesian Research Journal on Education, 4(4). https://doi.org/10.31004/irje.v4i4.1654
Tammardiah, HR (2024). Challenges in Implementing Islamic Education for Generation Z. Journal on Education, 7(1).
Thoha, C. (2000). Selected Chapters on Islamic Education. Yogyakarta: Pustaka Pelajar.
Uyuni, B., Adnan, M., Hadi, A., Rodhiyana, M., & Anim, S. (2025). Virtual Spaces of Islamic Preaching: Digital Majlis Taklim and the Changing Role of Women in Indonesia. Nature Anthropology, 3(2).
Copyright (c) 2025 Nining Khurotul Ain, Noer Rohmah, Mahmoud Mahmoud, Ismail Lutfi Japakiya
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Please find the rights and licenses in SYAMIL Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam (Journal of Islamic Education). By submitting the article/manuscript of the article, the author(s) agree with this policy. No specific document sign-off is required.
1. License
The non-commercial use of the article will be governed by the Creative Commons Attribution license as currently displayed on Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
2. Author(s)' Warranties
The author warrants that the article is original, written by stated author(s), has not been published before, contains no unlawful statements, does not infringe the rights of others, is subject to copyright that is vested exclusively in the author and free of any third party rights, and that any necessary written permissions to quote from other sources have been obtained by the author(s).
3. User/Public Rights
SYAMIL spirit is to disseminate articles published are as free as possible. Under the Creative Commons license, SYAMIL permits users to copy, distribute, display, and perform the work for non-commercial purposes only. Users will also need to attribute authors and Register on distributing works in the journal and other media of publications. Unless otherwise stated, the authors are public entities as soon as their articles got published.
4. Rights of Authors
Authors retain all their rights to the published works, such as (but not limited to) the following rights;
Copyright and other proprietary rights relating to the article, such as patent rights,
The right to use the substance of the article in own future works, including lectures and books,
The right to reproduce the article for own purposes,
The right to self-archive the article (please read out deposit policy),
The right to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the article's published version (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal (SYAMIL Jurnal Pendidikan Agama Islam (Journal of Islamic Education)).
5. Co-Authorship
If the article was jointly prepared by more than one author, any authors submitting the manuscript warrants that he/she has been authorized by all co-authors to be agreed on this copyright and license notice (agreement) on their behalf, and agrees to inform his/her co-authors of the terms of this policy. SYAMIL will not be held liable for anything that may arise due to the author(s) internal dispute. SYAMIL will only communicate with the corresponding author.
6. Royalties
Being an open accessed journal and disseminating articles for free under the Creative Commons license term mentioned, author(s) aware that SYAMIL entitles the author(s) to no royalties or other fees.
7. Miscellaneous
SYAMIL will publish the article (or have it published) in the journal if the article’s editorial process is successfully completed. SYAMIL editors may modify the article to a style of punctuation, spelling, capitalization, referencing and usage that deems appropriate. The author acknowledges that the article may be published so that it will be publicly accessible and such access will be free of charge for the readers as mentioned in point 3.
