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Character-based Islamic education plays a crucial role in shaping environmental awareness and behavior in schools. This study aims to analyze the role of character-based Islamic education in shaping environmental behavior and supporting the realization of Green Schools. The research approach uses a literature review method with content analysis techniques. An analysis of 17 scientific literature, consisting of books and articles from national and international journals published between 2022 and 2025, focused on the integration of Islamic values into Islamic Religious Education (ISE), the process of character internalization, and ecological practices in the school environment. The results indicate that the values of trustworthiness, responsibility, simplicity, and the concept of khalifah fil The environment is the main foundation for fostering students' ecological awareness. The integration of religious beliefs, morals, and Islamic jurisprudence with environmental issues can transform religious values into concrete actions through habituation and exemplary behavior by educators. Changes in student behavior are reflected in habits of maintaining cleanliness, managing waste, and sustainably caring for the school environment. Character-based Islamic education also contributes to building an environmentally friendly school culture and strengthening synergy between schools and the community. This study confirms that character-based Islamic education is relevant as a moral and spiritual approach to addressing the challenges of the environmental crisis. The Green School model based on Islamic values has the potential to become a strategic alternative in developing sustainable education.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of hadith values ​​in strengthening disciplinary policies and character building of students at MIS Teladan 1 Ujung Kubu. The hadith of the Prophet Muhammad SAW is used as a normative and pedagogical basis in the formulation of disciplinary policies that are educational, humanistic, and oriented towards fostering noble character. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through direct observation, in-depth interviews with the principal, teachers, and students, and documentation studies of madrasah rules and programs. The results show that the values ​​of hadith are implemented systematically through the habit of time discipline, instilling manners in daily interactions, teachers' exemplary behavior as role models, and strengthening religious activities such as congregational prayer and prayer habits. The hadith-based disciplinary policy has been proven to contribute positively to strengthening student character, especially in aspects of discipline, responsibility, religious attitudes, and social behavior. This study concludes that the integration of hadith values ​​in disciplinary policies is effective in supporting the goals of Islamic education in elementary madrasas.

The Independent Community Service Program (KKN) of the Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara at MDTA Yayasan Pendidikan Islam Al-Muttaqin, in Tanjung Rejo Village, Medan Sunggal District, was held from September 1–13, 2025, as a form of student dedication to strengthening religious education in the community. This program focuses on the development of Quranic reading and fiqh of congregational prayer, aiming to foster students' love for worship and deepen their understanding of Islamic teachings. The methods used include a participatory approach through Quran learning activities, practicing wudu, congregational prayer, and teaching the exemplary stories of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad Saw. In addition to religious guidance, social activities such as group exercise, mutual cooperation, and the commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday were also conducted to build harmonious relationships between students and the local community. The results of the activities show an improvement in students' religious abilities in Quranic reading and congregational prayer, as well as a deeper spiritual awareness. This KKN program is a concrete example of the synergy between education, da'wah, and community service in building students' character and faith in the MDTA Yayasan Pendidikan Islam Al-Muttaqin environment.

This study aims to examine the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in shaping students’ character in the digital era at SMK Negeri 1 Binjai. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Data were collected through classroom observations, religious activities, interviews with PAI teachers, and questionnaires distributed to 50 tenth-grade students. The findings reveal that PAI plays a crucial role in instilling key character values, including discipline, honesty, responsibility, religiosity, and digital ethics. PAI teachers utilized interactive media, educational videos, and digital Qur’an applications, which enhanced students’ enthusiasm and facilitated better understanding of the subject matter. Based on the questionnaire results, 83% of students stated that PAI improved their discipline, 77% reported being more cautious in using social media, and 87% acknowledged that PAI fostered a greater sense of responsibility toward themselves and others. However, 60% of students still struggled to control their gadget usage, particularly for entertainment and online games. This indicates the need for continuous guidance and supervision from both teachers and parents. Overall, the study emphasizes that the effectiveness of PAI in the digital era depends on teachers’ competence in integrating technology, the role of exemplary behavior, and strong collaboration between schools and families. Therefore, PAI not only serves as a medium for delivering religious values but also as a vital instrument for shaping Islamic character, enabling students to face moral and social challenges in the digital age.

This study aims to analyze the effective role of the Al-Qurtuby Islamic Boarding School in shaping the character of students. As one of the oldest Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia, the Islamic boarding school holds a very strategic position in developing the morals and ethics of the younger generation, especially amidst the increasing moral crisis that is occurring in the modern era. This study uses a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation so as to be able to describe the reality of the character formation of students in depth. The results show that the Al-Qurtuby Islamic Boarding School has three main functions: as a transmission of Islamic knowledge, a preserver of Islamic traditions, and a center for the development of prospective ulama (Islamic scholars). These three functions contribute significantly to fostering a character of peace, tolerance, independence, and a sense of responsibility in students. The character formation process is carried out through various methods, including the exemplary behavior of kyai (Islamic clerics) and ustaz (Islamic teachers), habituation in daily activities, and the provision of educational advice and sanctions. Supporting factors for the formation of students' character at this boarding school include the students' high internal motivation to learn, maintained discipline, and a conducive Islamic boarding school environment full of religious values. However, this study also identified inhibiting factors, such as student boredom due to busy schedules, limited facilities, and the challenge of adapting to changing times that demand innovation in teaching methods. The implications of this research are that it provides information for Islamic boarding school administrators in designing more effective strategies for developing character education, while also serving as a reference for other Islamic educational institutions wishing to adopt a similar approach. Thus, Islamic boarding schools remain relevant in producing a generation with noble character capable of facing future social and moral challenges.

This study aims to analyze Islamic education strategies in safeguarding students’ character against the negative impacts of the digital era. The digital age brings various conveniences as well as challenges, particularly concerning moral degradation due to unlimited access to harmful content. Islamic education plays a vital role in character building through a holistic approach that includes the teaching of moral values, exemplary behavior, worship habituation, and positive use of technology. This research employs a qualitative method with a library research approach to explore various literature related to Islamic educational strategies and the digital era’s influence on students. The findings indicate that integrated Islamic education strategies involving schools, families, and communities can develop students’ strong character, noble morals, and digital literacy. Continuous synergy and innovation in developing teaching methods and media are required to make Islamic education the primary defense in character formation in the digital age.

Measurable character education can have an effect on students to grow into better individuals, resulting from constructive feedback through the teacher's exemplary. As a motivator the teacher can move students with their own awareness and responsibility so that they are willing to learn. Islamic education must be able to move the character of students according to the example of Rasulullah SAW. Islam, especially Islamic education, is seen as a binder and guide to the true path, so that the culture that arises will be able to provide benefits, not only to himself, but also to others. To find out the implementation of Islamic education on students' character building, this research uses a qualitative approach. The research method used is a case study using in-depth interviews with school principals, Islamic education teachers and several students of SMK Genius Bandung.  Direct observation and document analysis as data collection techniques, triangulation of sources and methods are used to test the authenticity of the data obtained. The result of this study shows that Islamic education is not only limited to academic assessment, spiritual development, understanding of moral values, and adherence to Islamic principles, in addition it is also important to consider aspects of students' attitudes, morals, and behavior towards each other and their environment which is in accordance with the goals of student character education. Based on the research it is concluded that Islamic education as an independent research variable has a very strong positive relationship with the students' character  building that means it has a very large influence on the students' character building. Therefore, a holistic and integrated evaluation will provide a clear picture that is more comprehensive about Islamic education in the students' character building at SMK Genius Bandung.