Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Mas Said Surakarta
International Conference on Islamic Education and Instruction

Trends and Research Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence for Islamic Education: A Bibliometric and Systematic Literature Review Study

Date Published : 11 March 2026

Contributors

Abdussyukur

Author

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence Islamic Education Systematic Literature Review Hybrid Pedagogy

Proceeding

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): International Conference on Islamic Education and Instruction 2025

Track

General Track

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is widely acknowledged as a transformative influence in education, providing novel opportunities for personalized learning, administrative efficiency, and access to knowledge. Nonetheless, its incorporation within Islamic education presents distinct ethical, pedagogical, and structural issues requiring meticulous scholarly consideration. This study utilizes a mixed-method strategy, integrating a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) with bibliometric analysis, to delineate research trends, theme trajectories, and theoretical ramifications of AI in Islamic education. Data were extracted from the Scopus database (2013–2025) and evaluated utilizing the PRISMA 2020 framework, encompassing 10 peer-reviewed papers. A bibliometric analysis was performed utilizing VOSviewer to investigate publication trends, authorship networks, and keyword co-occurrence.  The results indicate that AI research in Islamic education is a nascent and fragmented domain, with the initial indexed publications emerging in 2024 and demonstrating modest expansion in 2025. Indonesia leads in academic output, with minimal contributions from Malaysia, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Uzbekistan, indicating a pronounced emphasis on Southeast Asia. Studies highlight cognitive and psychomotor benefits from AI adoption; however, emotive and ethical aspects are inadequately addressed. Theoretically, the field can be comprehended through Rogers' diffusion of innovations, the Technology Acceptance Model, and Islamic educational philosophy, all of which emphasize the necessity of harmonizing technical innovation with cultural and spiritual values.  This study asserts that forthcoming research must emphasize ethical AI design aligned with Islamic pedagogy, hybrid human–AI instructional approaches, and enhanced international collaboration. By integrating innovation with Islamic principles, AI can serve as a transformative and ethically sound element of Islamic education

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Abdussyukur, A. (2026). Trends and Research Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence for Islamic Education: A Bibliometric and Systematic Literature Review Study. International Conference on Islamic Education and Instruction, 2(1), 429-442. https://conferences.uinsaid.ac.id/iciei/paper/view/862