This article aims to analyze the problems and challenges of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) at Darussalam High School, Ciamis, Indonesia. The formulation of the problem discussed is related to problems in Islamic Religious Education and challenges in teaching Islamic Religious Education, as well as solutions in overcoming challenges in teaching Islamic Religious Education. This article uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. This research found several things, namely: first, problems with Islamic Religious Education include students' low interest in learning Islamic Religious Education, minimal time allocation, inappropriate teaching methods, inadequate supporting facilities, and infrastructure, as well as internal problems between educators and students. Second, challenges in learning assessment. Third, the solution that can be taken is to build a strong foundation of values, which includes cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. This research suggests that effective strategies are needed so that a quality learning process is achieved and fulfills the main role of Islamic Religious Education. Apart from that, steps such as teaching strategies, methods, learning and teaching media, as well as learning evaluation, especially in Islamic Religious Education, must develop students with basic values and solid knowledge in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.