PERAN GURU PAI DALAM MEMBENTUK KETANGGUHAN SPIRITUAL SISWA GENERASI Z DI ERA DISRUPSI DIGITAL DI MTS MARDHATILLAH TAHUN AJARAN 2025/2026

Abstract

This study aims to describe the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers in fostering the spiritual resilience of Generation Z students in the digital disruption era at MTs Mardhatillah in the 2025/2026 academic year. The study is motivated by the increasing use of digital technology among students, which significantly affects their behavior, spirituality, and social interaction patterns. A qualitative descriptive approach was used in this research. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation and were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that PAI teachers play a crucial role as spiritual mentors, moral exemplars, and adaptive facilitators who are responsive to the characteristics of Generation Z. Teachers integrate Islamic values into digital contexts, utilize technology-based learning media, and teach digital ethics to strengthen students’ spiritual awareness. Additionally, PAI teachers cultivate spiritual resilience through regular worship practices, school religious activities, spiritual reflection, and religious counseling. Despite challenges such as gadget addiction, low worship discipline, and negative social media influences, PAI teachers successfully implement collaborative strategies with parents and school management to improve students’ spiritual development. The study concludes that PAI teachers have a significant contribution in enhancing the spiritual resilience of Generation Z students and can serve as an effective model for spiritual formation in an increasingly complex digital era