Digital Transformation Of Islamic Education In Pondok Pesantren Darunnajah: Integration Of Islamic Values And Technology Literacy In Facing The Society 5.0 Era
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Digital transformation, Islamic education, Pesantren, Society 5.0, Technology literacyAbstract
The digital transformation of education has become an imperative in the Society 5.0 era. Yet, Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) face unique challenges in integrating modern technology while preserving their foundational Islamic values. This study investigates the digital transformation of Islamic education within pesantren, focusing on the integration of Islamic values and technology literacy as a strategic response to Society 5.0. Employing an integrative literature review methodology, this research synthesizes findings from 35 peer-reviewed articles published between 2020 and 2025, sourced from reputable databases including Scopus, Web of Science, and SINTA-accredited journals. The analysis reveals three principal findings: first, pesantren leaders (kiai) increasingly demonstrate receptive attitudes toward digital adoption while maintaining Islamic epistemological frameworks; second, the integration of technology literacy within pesantren curricula produces synergistic outcomes when anchored in Islamic ethical principles such as amanah (trustworthiness), maslahat (common good), and tawazun (balance); and third, persistent challenges including infrastructural limitations, digital literacy disparities among educators, and cultural resistance necessitate a phased, values-driven transformation model. This study proposes the Pesantren Digital Integration Framework (PDIF), a conceptual model that harmonizes technological modernization with the preservation of pesantren identity and Islamic pedagogical traditions.
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