Pentingnya Pendidikan Akidah di Era Digital

Abstract

 Aqidah education plays a fundamental role in shaping faith and character, especially in the digital era marked by the rapid development of information technology. This study aims to examine the importance of aqidah education as a foundation of faith and as a safeguard against the negative influences of the digital era. The scope of this research includes the challenges of aqidah education in the digital age, the role of educators, and the utilization of digital media in aqidah learning. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach with a literature review method by analyzing relevant sources such as books, scientific journals, and academic articles related to the research topic. The results indicate that aqidah education integrated with the wise use of digital technology can strengthen students’ faith, enhance their understanding of Islamic values, and protect them from deviant ideologies, negative content, and moral degradation. Furthermore, appropriate use of digital media increases students’ interest and the effectiveness of aqidah learning. In conclusion, aqidah education remains highly relevant and essential in the digital era and should be developed through adaptive and innovative learning strategies grounded in Islamic values to respond to contemporary challenges without losing the essence of aqidah teachings.