Dinamika Media Sosial Dalam Mempengaruhi Pendidikan Agama Islam

Abstract

In today's digital era, social media has become an integral part of human life, including in the world of Islamic religious education. This research aims to explore the dynamics of social media and its impact on Islamic religious education. The selection of this topic is based on the importance of understanding the influence of social media platforms in disseminating religious information and shaping the mindset and religious practices of the current generation. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method by collecting data through observation, interviews, and literature study. Observations were conducted at Insan Cendekia Sangatta Utara Junior High School, while interviews involved relevant sources such as teachers and school curriculum. Literature study was conducted by reviewing relevant journals and online sources. The results showed that social media has a significant role in disseminating Islamic religious education information through various interesting formats such as infographics, videos and articles. However, the main challenge is the spread of unverified information and content that is not in line with Islamic teachings. Social media also has the potential to trigger misunderstandings, conflicts and other negative impacts if not managed properly. This study concludes that it is important to improve digital and religious literacy and implement strategies to utilize social media effectively and meaningfully in Islamic religious education.