INTEGRATION OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION VALUES IN THE FORMATION OF GENERATION Z CHARACTER IN THE DIGITAL ERA

Abstract
The development of the digital era presents new challenges in the character building of Generation Z,who were born and grew up in a technological environment. In this case, Islamic education is crucialin shaping their morals and ethics to remain aligned with Islamic teachings. This study aims to examine the integration strategy of Islamic education values in the character building of Generation Z in the digital era, with a research focus on class XI students of SMAN 1 Nisam who have an average age of 16 to 17 yearsold. This research uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation. The results showed that the strategiesused by the teacher of SMAN 1 Nisam tointegratethe Islamic Education values in character building areapplied through morals-based learning, religious activities, digital media utilization, and Islamic attitude habituation. The integrated Islamic Education values include the values of aqidah, morals, and social responsibility, which aim to shape students'personalities so that they can face digital challenges wisely.

Keywords: IntegrationIslamic Education, CharacterGeneration Z, Digital Era.