ROLE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHINGISLAMIC STUDIES FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY INSCHOOLS IN ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

Islamic education aims at instilling the revealed and acquired religion as well as the consciousness of
Allah Subhanahu wata'ala (S.W.T) among the growing generation of the Muslims. It places a very
high concern on its adherents to keep seeking and acquiring useful knowledge from cradles to
graves. Therefore, any useful knowledge that come in this 21st century is welcome in Islam. The
significance of the paper is to enlighten and encourage Islamic Studies teachers of this generation to
be productive through the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (I.C.T) in
teaching for paradigm shift for national development and social cohesion. I.C.T gives new ways of
learning, it brings inclusions of students in teaching and learning. The methodology of the paper is a
survey through consulting the Qur'an and Hadith as the primary sources. While the secondary
sources include text books and journals. The vacuum of the paper reveals that in this digital age yet,
some Islamic studies teachers do not employ I.C.T in delivering their lesson thus, discouraging
students to be digital too. The paper concludes that Islamic studies teachers to keep upgrading their
knowledge in I.C.Tthrough attending conferences, seminars and workshops. While the government
and stakeholders should motivate the teachers through sponsoring their in-service programmes,
conferences, seminars and workshops for the optimum delivery of their responsibilities.