Progressive Islamic Education Management For The Metaverse Generation (A Critical Study)

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview and critical view of the negative impact of virtual interactions in the metaverse as a real threat to Islamic education. The Muhammadiyah Association which runs a progressive Islamic movement (Islamic Progressive) needs to take strategic steps towards this phenomenon. By exploring the founding documents and official documents of Muhammadiyah, various Islamic principles are explained which are effective in overcoming the negative impacts of the metaverse by reengineering . As a result, it is necessary to emerge 3 forms of metaverse, namely, (1) Shariat metaverse, namely a metaverse created to rid all metaverse components of values that conflict with the creed of monotheism (tauhid); (2) Sacred Metaverse: metaverse which was created to balance the virtual learning system by prioritizing worship activities; and (3) Silaturahmi Metaverse: metaverse created to strengthen students' interpersonal relationships.