The Influence of Islamic Religious Education on Anti-Radicalism Attitudes Among the Younger Generation
Abstract
This study analyzes the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in preventing radicalism among the younger generation, focusing on senior high schools (SMA) in Serang City, Banten. Radicalism poses a serious threat driven by psychological factors, sociological conditions, and narrow religious understanding. High school students, undergoing an identity-seeking phase, are highly vulnerable to radical ideologies, particularly due to the widespread dissemination of intolerant content in the digital era. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were gathered through interviews, observations, and documentation involving third-year high school students, and analyzed via data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results reveal that factors contributing to youth radicalism include identity crises, social injustice, weak family and social control, and rapid digital information flows. PAI plays a strategic role in fortifying students by instilling religious moderation values (wasathiyah), internalizing Islam as rahmatan lil 'alamin, and cultivating critical thinking alongside digital religious literacy. These values are implemented through creative, contextual learning strategies, school religious activities, and nationality-based character building. Consequently, this study confirms that PAI functions as an ideological, moral, and spiritual fortress, fostering a faithful, moderate, tolerant, and peace-loving younger generation that is resilient against radical influences in the globalization era.
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