Strategies for Building Islamic Character in Students Through the Habit Forming Program in Elementary Schools
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Icha SaputriSekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Terpadu, Yogyakarta
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Muhammad Zainal AbidinSekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Terpadu, Yogyakarta
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- Islamic Character,, Habit Forming Program,, Elementary School Students
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This study aims to describe the role of the character-building program in fostering Islamic character among students at Muhammadiyah Pakel Elementary School. The study was motivated by the gap between the Islamic values taught at school and students’ behavior in daily life, highlighting the need for a sustainable character-building strategy. The research method used was a descriptive qualitative approach; data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations involving teachers, educational staff, and students as the primary informants. The results of the study indicate that the character building program, which is implemented routinely and on a scheduled basis, Religious activities in the Plus Program, along with discipline in worship, can shape students’ Islamic character, including love for God, independence and responsibility, honesty, trustworthiness, respect and courtesy, social awareness, leadership, as well as humility and tolerance. This study contributes to the understanding that habit-forming programs are effective in building students’ Islamic character in elementary school. The implications of this study underscore the importance of involving the entire school community in consistently developing habit forming programs based on Islamic values so that they have a tangible impact on daily life.
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Saputri, I., & Zainal Abidin, M. (2026). Strategies for Building Islamic Character in Students Through the Habit Forming Program in Elementary Schools. JIEMAN: Journal of Islamic Educational Management, 8(2), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.35719/jieman.v8i2.353
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