"Pondok pesantren salafiyah" (Islamic school) is an Islamic educational institution known for its traditional approach to Islam. The teaching of mystical science in "pondok pesantren salafiyah" includes the use of mystical "ijazah" (certification) and ritual learning methods, providing students with a unique…

The aim of this study is to reveal the questions asked by children aged 4--6 about religious issues and to reveal adults' methods of answering these questions. The study, which was designed as a multiple case study, was carried out with Qur'an course teachers and the mothers who sent their children on the Qur'an courses. As a result of the study,…

It is a necessity for a researcher to ensure that the validity and reliability of the study is met to prove a discovery. However, there are still qualitative researchers who are still reckless and do not emphasize the concept of validity and reliability when designing, collecting, and analysing the research findings. The quality of a qualitative…

This article examines the representation of Islam in four of the most popular and current Religious Education textbooks in England. The aim is to identify the extent to which the curriculum content is aligned with the aims of Religious Education in England. The textbooks content is reviewed using three frameworks available in literature, two of…

The issue of underserved or less visible sub-groups has been the subject of recent research in gifted education. It is a relevant item when considering gifted education germane to Islam and Islamic educational philosophy. This article will focus on the unusual convergence of these two fields of research by exploring distinctive features of Islamic…

The world is facing crises at the personal, community and national levels, disconnection from traditional value systems and loss of a guiding moral compass. While religion is certainly not the only basis for personal and societal values, religion can provide a moral system that is sorely needed. In Islam, great wisdom can be found in the holy…

Aligning with the Saudi Green Initiatives and sustainability, I analyzed elementary Islamic Studies textbooks for climate issues to inspire discussions on adding climate change to religious education. The analysis found a lack of climate change references. Five topics where climate change could be integrated were identified: the rain-invoking…

Background/purpose: Religious moderation at the high school level is an essential part of the curriculum. One of the supporting factors in education is the principal's leadership style. The aim of this research is to explore the strategy and implementation of the principal's leadership in promoting religious moderation. Materials/methods: This…

This article initiates a discussion on incorporating "religious literacy" into Saudi secondary education. It provides a preliminary understanding of the religious education context and emphasizes that religious literacy is not religious education. It examines the arguments for and against the incorporation of religious literacy in the…

There is an emerging need for redefining religious literacy for teachers in mainstream secondary schools in the United Kingdom (UK) where Religious Studies is part of the core curriculum. The research study draws upon careful observation and analysis of UK mainstream secondary school curricula about Islam and on the qualitative pieces of evidence…

Various factors, including technical, organisational, cultural, and individual, can influence how people adopt digital technologies (DT). However, different contexts have produced similar yet distinct results when researchers integrated these various factors into the technology acceptance model (TAM). Two critical factors in the Islamic…

This paper studied a new dimension of international students, who are citizens of another country but came back to Turkey for religious education where their parents or grandparents are citizens. Did a five-year religious education process based on the main sources of Islam lead to a change in these students' religious attitudes and behaviors, and…

This study developed a mosque-based education integration model curriculum in the face of modernization. This development research adopted the ADDIE development model or analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. This research was conducted in a limited way at the Syuhada Mosque Foundation, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The informants…

Background/purpose: Recent developments in information and communication technology have opened up many new opportunities in various research fields, including religious studies (Burton, 2020). One of the most notable innovations was integrating artificial intelligence and deep learning in religious studies, including Quranic education and…

Computer science development, especially machine learning, is a thriving innovation essential for education. It makes the process of teaching and learning more accessible and manageable and also promotes equality. The positive influence of machine learning can also be felt in Islamic studies, particularly in Hadith studies. This literature review…