Artificial Intelligence-Based Transformation of Islamic Civilization History Learning and Student Adab

Abstract

The growing use of artificial intelligence in higher education has created new opportunities for transforming learning processes; however, research on AI-based learning in Islamic Civilization History and its relationship with student adab in Islamic higher education remains limited. This study aimed to analyze the use of artificial intelligence in Islamic Civilization History learning, identify its role in transforming students’ learning processes, and examine its relationship with student adab. The study employed a quantitative design involving 47 respondents selected through purposive sampling, consisting of male and female students in Islamic higher education who had experience in learning Islamic Civilization History and using AI for academic purposes. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed via Google Forms and analyzed using descriptive statistics based on the distribution of responses. The findings show that students generally perceived AI positively in the learning of Islamic Civilization History. AI was found to support comprehension of course material, facilitate access to information on Islamic historical figures and events, accelerate summarization, and improve assignment effectiveness. The results further indicate that most respondents perceived AI as changing the way they learn Islamic Civilization History. At the ethical level, the majority of students reported that they continued to uphold academic honesty when using AI, and most believed that AI could strengthen adab when used appropriately. The study concludes that AI can play a constructive role in Islamic Civilization History learning, provided that its use remains grounded in responsibility, verification, academic honesty, and respect for Islamic scholarly values. This study contributes to the emerging literature on AI in Islamic education and offers practical implications for lecturers and Islamic higher education institutions to integrate AI within a value-based pedagogical framework, while also highlighting directions for future research across broader institutional contexts and in relation to pesantren traditions, sanad, and at-turats.