P077 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION
A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends, Challenges, and Future Directions (2010-2025)
Abstract
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and computational thinking (CT) in Islamic educational institutions presents unique opportunities and challenges that remain underexplored in scholarly discourse. This bibliometric study maps the intellectual landscape of AI and CT research in Islamic education, identifying research trends, thematic clusters, and knowledge gaps over fifteen years (2010–2025). Following the PRISMA guidelines, publications were retrieved from the Scopus database using Boolean queries combining AI-related terms and computational thinking with Islamic education domains. Bibliometric indicators, including publication frequency, citation analysis, authorship patterns, institutional collaboration, and keyword co-occurrence, were visualised using VOSviewer and the R-Studio bibliometrix package. The findings reveal significant growth in AI and CT research within Islamic education, particularly post-2018, following the generative AI surge. Four dominant thematic clusters emerged: 1) AI-enhanced Quranic learning and memorisation, 2) acceptance of AI technologies among students and educators, 3) ethical and theological considerations, and 4) implementation challenges in resource-constrained institutions. Southeast Asian institutions, particularly those from Indonesia and Malaysia, have emerged as leading contributors, reflecting the region's robust Islamic education ecosystem. Critical research gaps were identified: insufficient attention to CT skills development in Islamic curricula, underrepresentation of qualitative approaches, and limited longitudinal studies on AI's pedagogical impact of AI. These gaps provide fertile ground for future investigations. This study contributes a comprehensive knowledge map guiding researchers, policymakers, and educators in prioritising future research agendas while preserving the epistemological foundations and ethical values inherent to Islamic educational traditions.
