The urgency of Islamic religious education in overcoming the moral crisis of adolescents.

Abstract

The rapid development of the times and the rapid flow of globalization have had a significant impact on the social behavior of adolescents, marked by an increase in moral crises such as promiscuity, juvenile delinquency, and misuse of technology. This phenomenon indicates a weakening instillation of moral and spiritual values ​​in the lives of the younger generation. In this context, Islamic Religious Education plays a strategic role as a solution in shaping the character of adolescents with noble morals. Islamic Religious Education not only teaches the cognitive aspects of Islam, but also touches on the affective and psychomotor domains through spiritual development, ethics, and social responsibility. This article discusses how Islamic Religious Education can function as an educational, preventive, and curative in addressing the moral crisis in adolescents through a contextual and transformative approach. This study highlights the importance of synergy between families, schools, and communities in grounding Islamic values, as well as the need for reform of Islamic Religious Education methods and curricula to meet the challenges of the times. By instilling strong religiosity, it is hoped that adolescents will grow into resilient, responsible individuals who are able to filter out the negative influences of global culture while adhering to Islamic moral and spiritual principles.