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This study aims to describe how a positive culture in schools is instilled through activities that have become a habit in schools. This study uses a qualitative approach with the type of case study research because it wants to explain in detail and explore more deeply about the implementation and implementation of a positive school culture, as well as the challenges and obstacles in the implementation and implementation of a positive school culture at SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Malang. The results of the study show that the school culture applied at SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Malang cannot be separated from character values, namely religious values, nationalist values, mutual cooperation values, independent character values, and integrity values. The school culture includes teachers guarding the gate to welcome students into school, reciting before starting learning, praying dhuha between breaks, students greeting and shaking hands when crossing paths with teachers, and not hesitating to help teachers when they need help

The Christian Religious Education teacher plays a strategic role in shaping students' understanding of the importance of living in harmony and peace, despite different backgrounds. However, in practice, not all Christian Religious Education teachers are able to effectively integrate teachings about unity and solidarity. The role of Christian Religious Education  teachers in fostering a sense of national unity among Junior High School Tanah Sereal-Bogor students is crucial, especially in the context of Indonesia's diversity. This study aims to examine the strategic role of Christian Religious Education teachers based on guidelines derived from Romans 15:5-7. The research will use a qualitative approach, exploring the role of Christian Religious Education  teachers in fostering a sense of national unity among Junior High School Tanah Sereal-Bogor  students based on the teachings of Romans 15:5-7. The results show that the implementation of teachings from Romans 15:5-7 in the Christian Religious Education curriculum can have a significant impact on shaping students' characters to have attitudes of national unity and solidarity. Thus, Christian Religious Education teachers act as agents of change who can strengthen the sense of national unity through education based on Christian values.

Character is important in human life. Character building must begin at an early age. The church must also realize this, because the church has an important role in shaping character, especially the character of Christ in children. Through the teaching of Sunday school teachers, the church can take part in the formation of children's character at an early age. The role of a Sunday school teacher is quite large for the character building of Sunday school children. Therefore, Sunday school teachers must know the importance of childhood, the role of Sunday school teachers in the formation of children's character, the process of character formation, influencing factors in character formation and shaping children's character according to the stages of child development. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which the role of Sunday school teachers in GBIS Salatiga on the character building of Sunday school children in GBIS Salatiga. This research was conducted using qualitative method and data collection was done through interviews. The results of the research were then reviewed in detail and critically using theoretical studies so that it is known to what extent the role of Sunday school teachers regarding the character building of Sunday school children in GBIS Salatiga.

This article explores the relationship between nationalism and Christian faith from a biblical perspective. Nationalism is often defined as loyalty to nation and state, while Christian faith centres on loyalty to God and His kingdom. In the Indonesian context, churches participated in the nationalism movement from the colonialism era until independence. Based on theological studies, the Bible provides insight that believers' primary loyalty should be to God, although they are also expected to be good citizens. This article uses a literature study method with a qualitative approach to analyse relevant biblical texts as well as related theological literature. The concept of nation in the Bible is examined from the perspective of the Old Testament, which focuses on the ethnic identity of the nation of Israel, to the New Testament, which expands the nation's identity into an inclusive community of faith. The article also highlights the ethical implications of nationalism for Christians, who should reflect the values of justice, love and sacrifice, and avoid exclusionary and xenophobic attitudes.

Discipline is an important aspect in church ministry, especially in the leadership of pastors who serve as spiritual role models. This research explores the correlation between church ministry discipline based on Proverbs 10:17 and church growth in Kadosh Church, Palu. Using a theological approach and descriptive method, this study shows that discipline, including spiritual commitment, punctuality, and ministry management, has a significant influence on the spiritual health and growth of the congregation, both quantitatively and qualitatively. The findings of this study provide a foundation for the development of more effective ministry strategies.

This article aims to analyze the views of Generation Z (Gen Z) towards the use of Mobile Legends online game as a source of income. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method involving six research subjects aged 20-24 years old and actively playing Mobile Legends. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The results showed that Gen Z has a positive view of Mobile Legends as a source of additional income. Their main motivations are the desire to earn extra income, an income-generating hobby, filling spare time, and entrepreneurial opportunities. The strategies used include selling accounts, becoming a jockey, live streaming, content creation, and participating in tournaments. Challenges faced include fierce competition, meta game changes, risk of fraud, and the need to maintain a balance between gaming and real life. Playing intensity has a relationship with monetization success, but excessive intensity can have a negative impact. This research provides new insights into the phenomenon of online game utilization as a source of income among Gen Z and its implications for the digital economy and entrepreneurship.

This article examines the example of Hannah's prayer based on the biblical text in 1 Samuel 1:10-20 and how her faith and hope can be an inspiration for Christian women in facing life's challenges. The study shows that through sincere prayer, faith, and hope, Hannah gained strength in overcoming severe personal struggles. Using a theological analysis approach, this article reveals the relevance of prayer as a form of devotion and trust in God, and identifies important principles drawn from Hannah's life to be applied in the lives of Christian women today.

Multicultural education in Indonesia is an important approach to creating an inclusive and harmonious society, considering the ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity that exists in the country. This research aims to explore the dynamics of multicultural education, the challenges faced in its implementation, and provide recommendations for educational policies and practices. The method used is library research, with thematic analysis of various relevant literature. Key findings suggest that while multicultural education has great potential to build tolerance and mutual understanding, its implementation is still hampered by a lack of understanding among educators and limited resources. Concrete examples of multicultural educational practices in some schools show that with the right approach, this education can have a positive impact on student attitudes. The resulting recommendations include improved training for teachers, curriculum revision, and collaboration with the community. The study also identified the need for further studies to explore the long-term impact of multicultural education and its comparison with practices in other countries. By overcoming the existing challenges, it is hoped that multicultural education can be implemented more widely and have a positive impact on future generations in Indonesia.

This study starts from understanding the hadith regarding the recommendation to fast Ashura (9, 10, 11, every month of Muharram). This study looks at the history of the practice and implementation of the Ashura fast and finds out how the students and administrators in the KH Ahmad Dahlan Islamic Boarding School environment interpret the implementation of the Ashura fast. This research is descriptive in nature, namely systematically explaining the livelihood of hadith at the KH Ahmad Dahlan Kuantan Singingi Islamic Boarding School. The approach used in this research is a phenomenological approach. This research concludes that the first thing is to carry out the Ashura fasting tradition carried out by students of the KH Ahmad Dahlan Kuantan Singingi Islamic Boarding School which was founded in 1992. Before breaking the fast, the KH Ahmad Dahlan Kuantan Singingi Islamic Boarding School administrators held an iftar in the Nurul Ilmi mosque, followed by Maghrib prayers and Isha congregation. Second, the activity of fasting Ashura is a proof of love for the Prophet, namely by observing his Sunnah. Because the Sunnah is not only known, but practiced. Apart from that, it is also a way to increase solidarity between students.

This study aims to examine the implementation of quality management at SMA Swasta Muhammadiyah 4 Babalan and its impact on improving the competence of students. The research method used is a qualitative method with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used include data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing and verification. The results showed three main findings. 1) In quality management planning, SMA Swasta Muhammadiyah 4 Babalan conducts customer identification by emphasizing the importance of leaders who understand the needs of internal and external customers for the success of educational programs. 2) The implementation of quality management focuses on customers through periodic meetings with teachers, staff, and parents to evaluate the program and hear feedback related to customer satisfaction. 3) The principal's total involvement in communication and cooperation with stakeholders, including teachers, staff and parents, has been proven to improve the quality of education and learners' competencies. Overall, the implementation of quality management at SMA Swasta Muhammadiyah 4 Babalan has succeeded in creating an educational atmosphere that supports the optimal development of learners' competencies.

This study aims to analyse the effect of clinical supervision management by the Head of Madrasah on improving teacher performance at MTsS Tarbiyah Waladiyah Pulau Banyak. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with research subjects including the Head of Madrasah and teachers. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, then analysed systematically using triangulation techniques to ensure data validity. The results showed that: 1) Clinical supervision planning is conducted in a structured manner by involving analyses of teachers' needs and learning situations. The madrasah principal sets specific, realistic and measurable supervision objectives to support the improvement of teachers' abilities and the quality of learning. 2) Clinical supervision involves direct observation, practical guidance and evaluation of learning activities. This process not only focuses on classroom activities, but also includes planning, time management, and use of learning resources. 3) Evaluation of clinical supervision is conducted on an ongoing basis to ensure the relevance of the supervision programme to teachers' needs. This evaluation helps to develop corrective measures and assess the effectiveness of supervision in improving teachers' competencies. This research underlines the importance of systematic clinical supervision in creating positive changes in teaching and learning. Madrasah principals as supervisors have a central role in providing constructive guidance to support teachers' professionalism and improve the overall quality of education.

Educational management is an essential element in the management of educational institutions, including the effective and efficient arrangement of resources to achieve educational goals. This study examines Henry Fayol's management theory and its implementation in Islamic educational institutions. With a qualitative approach based on literature review, this study explores Fayol's five main management functions of planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling adapted according to Islamic values. The results of the study indicate that the application of Fayol's management principles can improve operational efficiency, strengthen the integration of Islamic values ​​in education, and create synergy between academic and spiritual aspects. Principles such as division of labor, authority and responsibility, discipline, unity of command, and unity of direction support the systematic and structured management of educational institutions. The adaptation of this theory in the context of Islamic education includes holistic strategic planning, organizing based on Islamic values, directing with moral leadership, coordination through deliberation, and control that focuses on achieving educational goals that include academic and spiritual aspects. This study concludes that the integration of Fayol's management theory with Islamic values ​​provides a comprehensive framework for managing Islamic educational institutions effectively and efficiently, while producing competent graduates with high moral integrity.

Islamic Education in schools, particularly in fiqh materials, often faces challenges in terms of student engagement and understanding. Fiqh, which is often perceived as rigid and theoretical, requires a more engaging and applicable approach to make it easier for students to grasp the concepts being taught. This study aims to describe the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model in Islamic Education at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Batu and to analyze the impact of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) on students in Islamic Education learning. The PBL model was chosen due to its ability to enhance student understanding through problem-solving that is relevant to daily life. Using a case study method, this research collected data through observation, interviews, and documentation to assess the effectiveness of the Problem-Based Learning model in improving student comprehension. The results indicate that the use of the Problem-Based Learning model can increase students' interest and understanding of Islamic Education, especially in fiqh materials, although there are some technical challenges in its implementation.

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning is not only aimed at improving students' knowledge, but also forming Islamic attitudes and behaviors according to religious values. This study aims to develop authentic assessments integrated into cooperative learning models in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) subjects in Elementary Schools by focusing on the material of Surah Al Alaq. Authentic assessments are used to assess students' cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects more comprehensively in a real-world context. This assessment is designed to improve students' understanding of Surah Al Alaq, which includes the content, values ​​of faith and knowledge, and the spirit of learning as contained in Surah Al Alaq. The research method used is a case study with a qualitative approach. The results of the study indicate that the use of authentic assessments in cooperative learning increases student participation, understanding of Islamic values, and cooperation skills. This study provides recommendations for educators to implement authentic assessment as an integral part of cooperative learning, especially in Al-Quran materials such as Surah Al-Alaq to create more meaningful learning in Islamic Religious Education subjects

Culture is the main foundation that becomes strength and stability for society, because it contains values, norms, and traditions that form a collective identity. From the perspective of Islamic Religious Education (PAI), culture is seen as a strategic means to internalize Islamic values that support the creation of social and spiritual harmony. PAI plays a role in combining religious values with local cultural elements to build a society with character, ethics, and justice. In this context, culture is not only a heritage, but also a learning medium to strengthen solidarity, increase awareness of the importance of diversity, and maintain social stability. Thus, the synergy between culture and Islamic Religious Education is able to create a society that is based on noble values and resistant to the challenges of the times.  

This article discusses backbiting in the perspective of hadith. Every human being is required to always do good, be kind, not to hurt people, or to gossip about others. But in reality backbiting seems to have become commonplace in today's society and can cause tension in a society, namely dialogue about other people or negative stories about someone and in religious (Islamic) language it is called backbiting. This study aims to discuss backbiting according to the hadith perspective. This study uses a qualitative approach by applying the thematic method. The formal object of this research is the definition and prohibition of backbiting which are formulated based on hadith themes. The material object of this research is the case. The prohibition of backbiting in the hadith above aims to maintain harmony in social life. The results of this study indicate that hadith themes can be formulated within the theoretical framework of curiosity from a hadith perspective. The discussion of this study explains that curiosity is relevant to aspects of positive mental health and one's well-being which includes digging for information, exploration, asking anyone who can fulfill one's curiosity about something he feels he needs.

This study aims to explore and analyze the implementation of health and cleanliness at Pondok Pesantren Zainul Hasan Genggong based on the guidance of the Qur'an and Hadith. The research employed interviews, observations, and dokumentation as its methods.The results of interviews with the pesantren's caregivers, senior students, and cleaning staff indicated that cleanliness and health are integral parts of the character education provided at the pesantren. Islamic teachings on cleanliness, as stated in the Qur'an and Hadith, are applied in various aspects of student life, from personal hygiene practices such as ablution and bathing to the cleanliness of the pesantren environment. Observations revealed that public facilities such as bathrooms, dining rooms, and ablution areas are consistently maintained, with each student responsible for keeping their room and surrounding areas clean. Documentation obtained shows the existence of written policies on cleanliness and health, as well as regular health check-ups for the students. The implementation of cleanliness and health has a positive impact on the physical and mental well-being of the students, as well as fostering discipline and environmental awareness. This study also identified challenges such as limited facilities and the need to raise awareness about cleanliness among some students. Overall, Pondok Pesantren Zainul Hasan Genggong successfully implements Islamic teachings on cleanliness and health, positively affecting the well-being of its students.

Reading difficulties or dyslexia are learning disorders that affect a person's ability to recognize letters, words, or texts accurately and quickly. This study aims to identify effective guidance methods in helping individuals with dyslexia overcome their challenges. The research approach used is qualitative with a literature study method, which includes an analysis of various sources of theory and practice related to dyslexia. The results of the study indicate that the theory of dyslexia consists of the Phonology theory and the Double Deficit Theory. Teaching methods for children with dyslexia, namely the Fernald method, the Gilingham method, the Grass Analysis method, the Hegge-Kirk-Kirk method and the Neurological Impress method, personalized guidance, early intervention, the use of assistive technology, and a multisensory approach can improve the reading ability of individuals with dyslexia. These findings are expected to be a reference for educators, parents, and practitioners to develop more inclusive and effective guidance strategies in supporting the development of children with dyslexia.

This article examines the challenges faced by Muslim students in maintaining the consistency of their worship in a dynamic campus environment. These challenges arise from the density of academic schedules, difficulties in performing routine worship, and suboptimal time management. To identify the components that influence the consistency of worship, this research utilizes a qualitative method, where data is collected through literature study and observation. The findings indicate that Muslim students need to develop themselves and devise effective strategies to worship amidst campus busyness. By understanding these challenges, it is hoped that Muslim students can better maintain the quality of their worship and enhance their awareness of the importance of spirituality in daily life.

Indonesia is a country that has a diversity of cultures, religions, ethnicities, and languages. This diversity is a wealth as well as a challenge in maintaining national unity. This article discusses the role of Pancasila ideological values as a multicultural adhesive in Indonesia. Using a qualitative-descriptive method, this study shows that Pancasila values, such as social justice, just and civilized humanity, and unity, play an important role in harmonizing differences in society. This study also recommends strengthening the implementation of Pancasila values in various aspects of life to maintain social cohesion.