The Relevance of Islamic Educational Values in Tere Liye’s Novel Janji to Innovations in Islamic Religious Education Learning in the Digital Era

Authors

  • Ummul Khair Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Curup
  • Imam Tazali Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijsr.v4i5.11

Keywords:

Islamic Educational Values, Janji Novel, Tere Liye, PAI Learning Innovation, Digital Era

Abstract

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in the digital era requires innovative media and instructional materials that are contextual and well-aligned with the characteristics of digital-generation students. This study analyzes the Islamic educational values presented in the novel Janji by Tere Liye and examines their relevance to PAI instructional innovations in the digital era. Employing a qualitative approach with a content analysis method, data were gathered through documentation techniques, utilizing the novel Janji as the primary data source alongside relevant academic literature as secondary data. The findings indicate that: (1) The novel Janji reflects essential Islamic educational values across three primary dimensions: aqidah (faith, divine mercy, and reliance on God), sharia/worship (ritual consistency and social philanthropy), and akhlaq (honesty, keeping promises, patience, and social empathy); (2) These Islamic educational values demonstrate strong relevance to contemporary PAI learning innovations, particularly as digital literacy-based resources, foundation materials for moral case studies (digital storytelling), and media for reflective character building; (3) Consequently, the novel Janji can be effectively integrated into instructional designs to enhance the engagement, depth, and practical relevance of technology-supported PAI learning.

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Published

2026-10-01

How to Cite

Khair , U., & Tazali, I. (2026). The Relevance of Islamic Educational Values in Tere Liye’s Novel Janji to Innovations in Islamic Religious Education Learning in the Digital Era. International Journal of Sustainability in Research, 4(5), 413–426. https://doi.org/10.59890/ijsr.v4i5.11