PEMBINAAN KARAKTER ISLAMI DI SD AL-HIKMAH INDONESIA

Abstract

Technological development and social changes in the modern era have influenced students’ character,

including the decline of religious values, discipline, and Islamic morals among elementary school

children. This condition requires Islamic educational institutions to implement character-building

strategies integrated into school culture. This study aims to describe the development of Islamic

character at SD Al-Hikmah Indonesia through the role of the principal, teachers, and religious

habituation programs applied to students. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach

using observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The research subjects consisted of the

principal, teachers, and sixth-grade students of SD Al-Hikmah Indonesia. The findings revealed that

Islamic character building was carried out through habituation methods integrated into daily school

activities, such as the 5S culture (smile, greeting, salutation, politeness, and courtesy), congregational

dhuha prayer, Qur’an recitation, qiyamullail activities, spiritual learning, and moral reinforcement in

every learning process. The principal acted as a role model, school culture motivator, and policymaker

in creating a religious and conducive educational environment. The success of Islamic character

development was also supported by collaboration among schools, teachers, and parents in

continuously fostering positive habits among students.