Islamic Character Education Based on Exemplary Models from Quranic Stories to Shape the Personalities of Santri at Darul Hikam Rimbo Ulu Islamic Boarding School

Abstract

Islamic character education is an important part of developing students’ personalities in Islamic boarding school environments. Stories in the Qur’an contain exemplary values that can be used to develop Islamic attitudes and behaviors in daily life. This study aims to describe Islamic character education based on exemplary lessons from Qur’anic stories in shaping the personality of students at Darul Hikam Islamic Boarding School, Rimbo Ulu. This study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design. Data were collected through observation, interviews with the boarding school leader, teachers, and students, as well as documentation. The data were analyzed descriptively through data classification, presentation, and interpretation, supported by source and technique triangulation. The findings show that Islamic character education is implemented through three main elements: exemplary values derived from Qur’anic stories, exemplary behavior demonstrated by the boarding school leader and teachers, and habituation in students’ daily activities. The stories of Prophet Yusuf, Prophet Ibrahim, Prophet Ismail, and Luqman provide values of patience, obedience, responsibility, sincerity, self-control, and respect for others. Teachers’ exemplary behavior and daily habituation help students apply these values in their everyday lives. Therefore, the integration of Qur’anic stories, exemplary behavior, and habituation contributes to developing students’ personalities characterized by religiosity, discipline, responsibility, patience, and respect for others.