The Implementation and Evaluationof Interactive Digital Applicationsin Qur’anic Education

Abstract

The rapid expansion of digital technology in the era of Disruption 4.0 has transformed educational practices, including the field of Qur’anic studies. While interactive Qur’an applications such as Muslim Pro, iQuran, and Al-Qur’an Indonesia are widely used, scholarly analysis of their pedagogical impact in Indonesia remains limited. This study examines the implementation and evaluation of interactive digital applications in Qur’anic education, focusing on their benefits, challenges, and implications for teaching and learning. Using a qualitative approach with elements of case-oriented literature review, data were drawn from previous studies, institutional reports, and analysis of popular digital Qur’an platforms. Thematic analysis highlights three key findings. First, digital applications provide new modes of engagement—translation, tafsir videos, audio recitations, and interactive quizzes—that enhance student motivation and diversify teaching strategies. Second, the integration of technology reconfigures classroom dynamics by shifting learning from teacher-centered delivery to more autonomous and student-driven practices, raising questions about the preservation of traditional authority in Qur’anic pedagogy. Third, significant challenges persist, including infrastructural inequality, risks of misinterpretation, and the diffusion of epistemic authority through algorithmic mediation. These findings demonstrate both the transformative potential and the inherent tensions of digital Qur’an applications. The study concludes that technology can enrich Qur’anic education in Indonesia if accompanied by adequate infrastructure, teacher training, and critical evaluation of digital content to ensure authenticity and pedagogical integrity.