The articles in this study (10 articles) encompass and examine four main pillars: (1) Contemporary Islamic Education Transformation and Innovation, which focuses on curriculum innovation, modern pedagogy, and adaptive learning in response to the dynamics of 21st-century education; (2) The Integration of Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data in Education, which highlights the use of AI, big data, and digital technologies to enhance learning quality and improve the effectiveness of educational management; (3) Strengthening Islamic Values, Moderation, and Character Building, which emphasizes the internalization of Islamic values, religious moderation, and the development of inclusive and religious character; and (4) Value-Based Educational Governance, Ethics, and Management, which addresses the strengthening of educational governance, public administration, media ethics, and value-based strategic management in responding to global challenges and social disruption.

This scholarly work represents an academic collaboration involving 30 authors from 18 higher education institutions across 13 provinces in Indonesia. Through a multidisciplinary and integrative approach, this work reflects the synergy between Islamic education, technology, pedagogical innovation, and the strengthening of Islamic values in responding to global transformation. The presence of this scholarly work demonstrates that cross-institutional and cross-perspective collaboration plays a strategic role in developing adaptive, humanistic, and sustainable education. Therefore, this scholarly work is expected to provide a meaningful academic contribution to strengthening the transformation of contemporary Islamic education in the digital era and global society.