Holistic Islamic Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Reintegrating Spiritual, Intellectual, Emotional, Social, Moral, and Physical Dimensions
Pendidikan Islam Holistik di Era Kecerdasan Buatan: Mengintegrasikan Kembali Dimensi Spiritual, Intelektual, Emosional, Sosial, Moral, dan Fisik
Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Holistic Education, Islamic Education, Spirituality, Human DevelopmentAbstract
The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed contemporary educational systems by increasing efficiency, accessibility, and digital integration in learning processes. However, the expansion of AI also raises concerns regarding academic honesty, critical thinking, moral awareness, and the declining humanistic orientation of education. This study aims to reconstruct the concept of holistic education from an Islamic perspective in responding to educational challenges in the AI era. The study employed a qualitative library research approach using philosophical and thematic analysis of scholarly literature related to holistic education, Islamic educational philosophy, spirituality, and AI-based learning. The findings indicate that contemporary education requires a more balanced framework capable of integrating technological advancement with ethical and spiritual values. This article proposes the Holistic Islamic Education Pyramid Model, consisting of spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, and physical dimensions. In this model, spirituality functions as the central driving force guiding holistic human development. The study concludes that honesty, spirituality, and humanity remain essential foundations of meaningful education in the era of Artificial Intelligence.
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