Islamic Education Curriculum: Integrating the Values of Faith, Knowledge, and Charity in the Digital Era

Abstract

This study is motivated by the limited research on the development of Islamic education curriculum capable of integrating Islamic values with global challenges and technological advancements, even though this phenomenon has a significant impact on the effectiveness of character formation and student competence in Islamic educational institutions. The purpose of this study is to analyze the nature, foundations, objectives, principles, and components of the Islamic education curriculum comprehensively, in order to develop a curriculum concept relevant to contemporary needs without neglecting spiritual values. The method used is a qualitative descriptive literature study, by reviewing academic sources and primary references such as the Qur'an, Hadith, and recent scholarly journal findings. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify the relationship between religious, philosophical, sociological, and juridical aspects in the development of Islamic education curriculum. The results show that the Islamic education curriculum functions as the heart of the educational process, emphasizing the integration of faith, knowledge, and practice. It is based on four main foundations religious, philosophical, sociological, and juridical and adheres to key principles such as monotheism (tauhid), the integration of religion and general sciences, relevance to human nature, and adaptability to modern developments. These findings strengthen the theory of Islamic knowledge integration and reaffirm the role of the curriculum as a means of shaping insan kamil (the complete human being). The study concludes that an Islamic education curriculum must be holistic, adaptive, and transformative in preparing knowledgeable, ethical, and globally competitive generations. The implications include theoretical contributions to Islamic education curriculum studies and practical recommendations for policymakers, educators, and institutions to enhance innovation and curriculum implementation based on Islamic values in the digital era.