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Business activities are essential for helping the economy of society function properly. When starting a business, people usually want to make money, but they are also supposed to follow good values, like being honest in their dealings. In real life, some businesses still do unfair things, like giving false information about products, changing prices unfairly, lowering the quality of goods, and using incorrect measurements when selling items. This research focuses on explaining what honesty means and how it should be used in business according to the principles of Islamic economics. The study uses a qualitative method called literature review, which involves looking at books, journal articles, and other sources that talk about Islamic business ethics. The results show that honesty is a key value in Islamic business because it helps build trust with customers, ensures fair deals, and creates positive relationships between sellers and buyers. The value of honesty in the business world can be demonstrated through transparancy of information about products, honesty in pricing, accuracy in measurement, and not hiding defects in the goods being sold. From an Islamic economics perpective, business activities should not only focus on material income, but also on the value of blessings, ethical responsibility, and mutual prosperity. Thus, the application of honesty in an important foundation for building fair, transparent bisuness practices that are in line with Islamic economic prinsiples.

The Bible teaches much about wisdom. It could even be said to be a book of wisdom. One of the wisdoms it teaches is honesty. The biblical definition of honesty encompasses various aspects of human life, including relationships with oneself, others, and God. Given the breadth of the discussion on honesty, the author limits the discussion to the book of Proverbs, the person and teachings of Jesus, the writings of Paul, and the story of honesty in the life of Joseph. n the Bible, honesty is a highly emphasized moral value. Honesty is not merely about not lying, but also encompasses sincerity of heart, truthfulness in words and deeds, and integrity in all aspects of life. The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings about the importance of honesty, both in human relationships and in our relationship with God. Honesty is not only about avoiding lies, but also about doing what is right and according to God's will.

This study investigates how character education is embedded into the school culture of an Indonesian Islamic junior high school (madrasah), focusing on four core values: religiosity, honesty, tolerance, and discipline. Using a qualitative naturalistic approach, the research was conducted at MTsN 3 Halmahera Utara through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis involving school leaders, teachers, and students. The findings reveal that character education at the madrasah is not a standalone program but is institutionalized through consistent routines, religious practices, and role modeling. Religiosity is fostered through structured worship, integration of Islamic values into lessons, and spiritual habits. Honesty is promoted via trust-based learning environments, teacher exemplarity, and reinforcement of moral norms. Tolerance is cultivated through inclusive social interactions and respect for religious and cultural differences, while discipline is internalized through habitual rule-following, punctuality, and self-regulation. These findings align with existing theories and regional character education frameworks, confirming that character is best formed through embedded cultural processes and consistent adult exemplarity. The study contributes to the understanding of how Islamic schools can function as moral communities and highlights the importance of alignment between school culture, family support, and wider social contexts in achieving sustainable moral development.

This study aims to explore the synergy between the teaching of Islamic creed and ethics (akidah akhlak) and the madrasa environment in shaping students’ honesty at MTsN 5 Bantul. The background of this research lies in the importance of honesty as a fundamental value in Islamic education, which is not only transmitted through classroom instruction but also cultivated through the school’s culture. This research employed a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews with Islamic creed and ethics teachers, the principal, and eighth-grade students, as well as documentation of school programs. The findings reveal that the teaching of akidah akhlak serves as a normative foundation in instilling honesty values through lessons on shidiq, prophetic stories, real-life case discussions, and student reflections. The madrasa environment functions as a medium for habituating honesty through a religious culture, discipline, teacher role models, and everyday social interactions. In addition, character development programs such as Qur’anic recitation, morning prayers, and the Smile, Greeting, and Salutation (3S) movement further reinforce the internalization of honesty in a sustainable manner. The synergy between classroom learning, the school environment, and structured programs proves to be the key to successfully cultivating honesty, as students gain not only cognitive understanding but also affective experiences and practical application in daily school life. This study concludes that honesty-based character education must be carried out holistically by integrating akidah akhlak instruction with the madrasa culture. The findings are expected to serve as a reference for other madrasas in developing effective strategies for character education. Future research is recommended to conduct comparative studies across different madrasas or to explore other moral values such as trustworthiness, responsibility, and justice to provide a more comprehensive understanding of character education in Islamic contexts.

The purpose of this study was to understand the role of Islamic Religious Education teachers in instilling values ​​in students of SMP Islam Ngadirejo, Temanggung and to identify factors that support and inhibit Islamic Religious Education teachers' efforts to instill honesty values ​​in students at SMP Islam Ngadirejo, Temanggung. This study used a qualitative field approach, namely a method in which researchers are directly involved in the research location to obtain in-depth data regarding the events or problems being studied. The results of the study are that the role of teachers plays a crucial role in the world of education, especially in instilling honesty values. This is considered important because teachers interact directly with students during the teaching and learning process, which is a strategic moment for teachers to instill honesty values ​​in students. The formulation of the problem in this thesis is: 1. What is the role of Islamic Religious Education teachers in instilling the value of honesty? 2. How is the implementation of Islamic Religious Education teachers in instilling the value of honesty to students at SMP Islam Ngadirejo, Temanggung? 3. What are the supporting and inhibiting factors of Islamic Religious Education teachers in instilling the value of honesty to students at SMP Islam Ngadirejo, Temanggung.

This study aims to develop a formative assessment model that can improve academic integrity and honesty of elementary school students. The research method used is research and development (R&D) with the following stages: preliminary study, product development, and limited trials. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and questionnaires, and analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The results show that the developed formative assessment model is effective in increasing reflective awareness, academic responsibility, and honesty culture in the classroom. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of integrating character values in teachers' daily assessment practices.

This study aims to develop a formative assessment model that can improve academic integrity and honesty of elementary school students. The research method used is research and development (R&D) with the following stages: preliminary study, product development, and limited trials. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and questionnaires, and analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The results show that the developed formative assessment model is effective in increasing reflective awareness, academic responsibility, and honesty culture in the classroom. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of integrating character values in teachers' daily assessment practices.

Employee productivity is one of the key factors determining the success of an organization. In Islam, good work ethics are not only based on technical competencies and skills but also on moral and spiritual values that improve work quality. The five key elements of Muslim work ethos—sincerity for Allah, honesty in all matters, responsibility toward work and trust, justice in actions, and dedication and professionalism in work—play a significant role in enhancing employee productivity. This article aims to examine the implementation of these five elements of Muslim work ethos across various industry sectors and their impact on employee productivity. Based on literature review, the application of Muslim work ethics has proven to yield significant results in improving productivity, efficiency, and employee satisfaction. This research is expected to contribute to the development of human resource management based on Islamic principles in the workplace.

This research aims to identify factors that influence the formation of a clean and honest personality and to instill these values from an early age to form a positive character. The method used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), by investigating 30 journal articles published from 2020 - 2024. This research shows that strengthening the value of honesty must start from an early age through character education in families and schools, and is supported by government policies that are firmly against corrupt practices. The results of this research can be a basis for further research in this field and can help develop an understanding of the complexity of anti-corruption issues in Indonesia. Future research could focus on developing anti-corruption education strategies from an early age and evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies

This study investigates the application of David B. Resnik's ethical principles—honesty, objectivity, integrity, carefulness, and openness—in academic writing and research among students. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, surveys and student paper analyses were conducted to measure awareness, adherence, and challenges. The results indicate that 95% of students are aware of general ethical principles in academic writing, yet only 70% are familiar with Resnik’s specific framework, leaving 30% unaware of these detailed concepts. Regarding practice, 100% of respondents consistently cited sources correctly, but 66% admitted to paraphrasing without proper attribution, showing gaps between ethical knowledge and application. Challenges identified include maintaining honesty (51%), avoiding plagiarism (29%), ensuring openness (11%), and minimizing bias (9%), often influenced by external pressures and resource limitations. To address these issues, students suggested practical solutions such as workshops, seminars, and digital guides to enhance understanding and compliance with ethical standards. This study emphasizes the importance of ethics education, institutional policy enhancements, and accessible resources to strengthen the implementation of academic integrity, bridging the gap between awareness and consistent ethical practice.

This study aims to explore the concept of ethical virtue in the teachings of Sufism of Abdul Qadir al-Jailani and its relevance in the formation of modern human character. According to al-Jailani, purification of the soul is a key element in achieving moral perfection. This process consists of several spiritual stages, namely repentance, which means returning to Allah with regret and determination to improve oneself; zuhud, freeing oneself from worldly attachments; tawakal, which is surrendering oneself completely to the will of Allah; patience, being steadfast in facing all life's tests; honesty, behaving according to the truth; gratitude, always being grateful for all the blessings given; and ridha, accepting all His decisions sincerely. These stages aim to improve individual morals and guide them towards a better life spiritually and ethically. This study uses a library research method with a qualitative approach, in which content analysis techniques are applied to comprehensively understand al-Jailani's teachings. The results of the study indicate that the concept of ethical virtue taught by al-Jailani is very relevant in the development of human character, both in the past and the present. His teachings can be integrated into the modern ethical and moral education system as an effort to form individuals with noble morals. The appreciation of these values allows humans to live more meaningfully, have good morals, and contribute to creating a more dignified society. In facing modern moral challenges, such as materialism and individualism, al-Jailani's teachings can be a relevant and sustainable ethical guide.

Literature reflects life and describes human social, cultural, and emotional realities. Through literature, readers understand various aspects of life (Simaremare, 2023). This study uses descriptive qualitative methods to analyze the novel Behind the stairs of Bukit Langit, focusing on themes, characters, plot, and moral messages. The main theme is friendship and love, with an emotional conflict between love and loyalty. The main character, Oryza, faces dilemmas of love and friendship, which are finally resolved with honesty and understanding. The Novel conveys a message about the importance of honesty and overcoming difficult choices.

The aim of this research is to find out the factors causing the problems of honesty Character Education at Samarinda Islamic High School, as well as the obstacles faced by schools and teachers is dealing with honesty character education problems that occur at Samarinda Islamic High School and the efforts made by schools and teachers in overcoming character education problems. Honesty at Samarinda Islamic High School. The research was conducted at Samarinda Islamic High School, using descriptive qualitative reseach subjects were the principal of the Samarinda Islamic High School, the Pancasila and Civics Education using observation, interview and documentation teachniques. The results of the research show that the problem of honesty character Education at Samarinda Islamic High School is to two casual factors, namely environmental factors and individual factors. There are internal costraints (student attitudes) and also external contraints (the role of schools and teachers) which make honesty problems difficult to minimize. Then with planning efforts. Determine the consequences for dishonest behavior and also give rewards to honesty students. Develop and supervise students so that they always behave honestly.  

ABSTRAK  In the same context, leadership and trust are related in an organization or activity. Having trust in leaders has a positive impact on results such as good behavior as well as job satisfaction and engagement. Leadership refers to a person's way of leading, directing and managing the stages of an organization to achieve a predetermined goal. In the context of this research, we use Visionary and Transformational leadership methods where as a leader develops his vision in leading to provide good direction and as a transformational leader he needs to be aware of change and must create a new vision and implement changes to that vision.  Leadership and trust have factors that support building positive relationships, namely freedom from fear, communication, interaction, personal involvement, and honesty. This research uses Visionary and Transformational leadership methods where developing a vision as a leader in leading to provide good direction and as a transformational leader needs to be aware of change and must create a new vision and implement changes with a clear vision and mission regarding the future of the organization or a group that can direct actions to achieve goals  

This research examines the influence of transactional and transformational leadership on honesty, effective leadership, integrity. Transactional leadership focuses on rewards and punishments to achieve goals, whereas transformational leadership inspires and motivates followers to go beyond personal interests. Through surveys and statistical analysis, the results show that transformational leadership more significantly increases performance, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment than transactional leadership. However, transactional leadership remains relevant in situations that require structure and tight control. A combination of these two styles is recommended for optimal results in various organizational contexts.

The urgency in several cases of student delinquency stems from law breaking attitudes and corruption cases which are increasingly common in our country, Indonesia. This occurs due to the dysfunction of several law enforcement agencies which are considered not to have emphasized their function in educating and anticipating cases of law violations in society. Some basic examples of legal awareness education and anti-corruption attitudes carried out in schools are students practicing through the honesty canteen, students practicing remembering their own assignments/exercises, students practicing identifying honest characters, schools providing special extracurriculars. So that way students and teachers understand the benefits of honesty and discipline. However, it should be noted that legal awareness education and an anti-corruption attitude should not be provided at elementary school level alone, this education must continue at subsequent educational levels because at the same time educational institutions at the upper level can be a strong milestone and reminder for building accountability and transparency.

This article discusses the concept of God's truth and justice manifested in justice, truth and honesty. In this case, understanding the truth and justice of God is real and concrete in human life. The results of this study show that God's righteousness is reflected in acts of justice and honesty which have implications for human attitudes and actions horizontally, especially for believers who believe in Christ.