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This article examines the leadership of Bu Nyai at Al-Azhar Azzayadiyah Islamic Boarding School as a representation of gender equality within traditional Islamic educational institutions. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach using in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation studies as data collection techniques. The research focuses on how Bu Nyai exercises leadership authority within a pesantren environment that has long been influenced by patriarchal values.\n\nThe findings reveal that Bu Nyai’s leadership is not only cultural and spiritual in nature, but also reflects the transformation of women’s roles within Islamic boarding schools. In carrying out her leadership, Bu Nyai applies charismatic, transformational, and value-based leadership styles grounded in Islamic teachings on justice and equality. This leadership is reflected in her ability to guide students, manage educational activities, build harmonious social relationships, and motivate members of the pesantren community.\n\nFurthermore, the presence of Bu Nyai as a leader demonstrates that women possess equal capabilities in developing Islamic educational institutions. The findings of this study provide important contributions to the development of gender studies in Islamic education in Indonesia, particularly regarding the strategic role of women in pesantren leadership.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of Nusantara Islamic values ​​in multicultural education within the Integrated Islamic School (SIT) Al-Ftih environment. Nusantara Islam, as a religious concept characterized by moderation, tolerance, and accommodating local culture, has high relevance in developing education that respects diversity.Meanwhile, multicultural education emphasizes equality, inclusivity, and recognition of students' cultural identities.This research employed a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data collection techniques included interviews, observation, and documentation, and its validity was tested through triangulation. The study results indicate that the integration of Nusantara Islamic values ​​in SIT Al-Fatih Sukabumi remains partial, primarily limited to thematic religious activities and has not yet systematically addressed the curriculum, pedagogy, or school culture. Supporting factors for implementation include the availability of local culture, support from some teachers, and religious moderation policies. Inhibiting factors include a lack of teacher training, the dominance of Middle Eastern Islamic references, and a lack of multicultural evaluation instruments.This study concludes that a comprehensive implementation model that integrates Islam Nusantara into the curriculum, learning, and school culture is needed. Recommendations include developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for religious moderation based on local wisdom, teacher training, and developing evaluation instruments for the internalization of Islam Nusantara values.

This study aims to identify and analyze forms of gender bias found in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) textbooks at the Senior High School (SMA) level. Using a qualitative approach with content analysis methods, grounded in a critical paradigm and gender perspective, this research found that gender representation in several teaching materials remains unequal. Gender bias in the textbooks is manifested through narratives that position men as dominant in the public sphere, while women are confined to domestic roles. The analyzed materials include topics such as pilgrimage requirements, covering the body and dressing, visiting graves, marriage guardians and witnesses, and family leadership. In these narratives, women are often portrayed as weak, in need of protection, or limited in their roles. This indicates that PAI textbooks continue to reproduce patriarchal values that may reinforce gender-based social inequalities in educational settings. The study recommends that teaching materials be revised to be more inclusive and aligned with gender equality principles as mandated by national education regulations. Thus, education can serve as a fair and equitable instrument for all students, regardless of gender. 

The moral crisis has become a hot topic frequently discussed in various mass media lately. Various forms of moral crisis can be observed among different younger generations, including within the environment of Islamic boarding schools. In recent years, there has been a shift in values and behaviors among teenagers influenced by technology, social media, and cultural changes, leading to a decline in awareness of social ethics and prevailing norms in society. Through a holistic and integrated approach, social ethics education will provide understanding to female students about the importance of values such as empathy, tolerance, social responsibility, equality, and justice. This research aims to explore the concepts of social ethics values, the internalization process of social ethics education values, as well as the supporting and inhibiting factors of internalizing social ethics education values in the Al-Qur’an Specialized Boarding School of Kalibeber Wonosobo. The research method employed is qualitative to gain in-depth understanding. The findings indicate that the concept of internalizing social ethics education values for female students is a key factor in shaping noble character. The social ethics of female students in the Al-Qur’an Specialized Boarding School of Kalibeber Wonosobo is deemed positive based on their daily habits, and they have successfully addressed several issues through implemented programs, ensuring that the process of internalizing social ethics education values progresses as expected.

Character education is a central issue in Indonesian society, addressing concerns about educational inequality and the behavior of graduates. This article explores these issues and the diverse interpretations of the concept of "character education." Character, in linguistic and cultural contexts, is defined as fundamental traits, personality, and habits shaping behavioral patterns. Character education, involving religious, social, and cultural dimensions, aims to form virtues in thoughts, attitudes, and daily behavior. Schools, as formal educational institutions, play a crucial role in shaping students' characters. With a focus on cleanliness, discipline, and politeness, character-based schools are seen as creating a conducive educational environment. The research method employed is a literature review, gathering information from various sources. The findings emphasize the importance of a clear understanding of character education to address educational issues and build a solid moral foundation for future generations