UTILIZING ADVANCES IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN EFFORTS TO STUDY ISLAMIC STUDIES WISELY IN GENERATION Z

Abstract

This research aims to determine (1) the impact of using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, (2) the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and (3) the obstacles that arise in using artificial intelligence (AI) technology as a means of learning Islamic religion for generation Z. This research is a qualitative descriptive study with the type of literature study. The main data source was obtained from library data and the supporting data source was obtained from the results of a questionnaire on generation Z. The data collection technique used documentation and questionnaire techniques and was analyzed using the Mels and Huberman analysis model including data reduction, presentation of reduction results, and presentation of conclusions. The results of this research show that artificial intelligence (AI) technology has become the latest research topic and is studied in various aspects. (1) The use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in studying Islamic studies digitally has a dual impact on the spiritual life of generation Z. Artificial intelligence (AI)technology can expand access to religious resources, increase understanding, and strengthen the faith of generation Z. However, its use is excessive or not surveillance can lead to reliance on technology, reduce personal interactions with clergy, and cloud spiritual experiences. (2) The use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in Islamic religious learning is not as a main reference source, but as a supporting tool, a tool. Through artificial intelligence (AI) technology, generation Z can receive religious knowledge efficiently. In using artificial intelligence (AI) as a means of learning about Islam, generation Z needs to have a wise and critical attitude in evaluating and applying information. (3) Obstacles in using artificial intelligence (AI) technology include internal obstacles where generation Z becomes dependent on technology and external obstacles such as lack of accurate religious information and limited access to technology. These obstacles need to be considered in order to support the Islamic learning process in generation Z.