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This readiness is important to maintain competitiveness
in global competition, and it is necessary to make a
significant effort to save the young generation as the
successor to the struggle and development of Islamic
values in the future.
One way to counter the influence of globalization is
through improving the education system, especially
Islamic education. The success and the failure of an
education system are determined by its adaptability to the
upcoming challenges.
Islamic education aims to form the human values of
perfection which leads to Allah’s Obedience and
achieving happiness in the world and the hereafter.
Islamic education is also expected to establish self-
awareness of learners as a servant of Allah as well as its
function as its representative on this planet.
1
To achieve the purpose of Islamic Education, it is
necessary to use an effective learning strategy, clear
educational approach, use of multiple popular media
mediums, interesting material, engaging teaching
methodology and learning activities.
2
Media is the most important elements to support the
success of the learning process. The use of media in
teaching and learning process can generate new desires,
interests, motivation and stimulate learning activities as
well as enhance learners’ psychological state.
3
The use of media at the learning orientation stage will
also greatly improve effectiveness in delivery of learning
contents. Other than generating motivation and interests of
learners, the media can also improve understanding,

1. Yusufhadi Miarso, 2008, p. 11.
2. Empy Effendi, 2011, p. 33.
3. Ahmad Hidayat, 2002, p. 90.