Peran Kegiatan Ekstrakurikuler Shalawat Habsyi Dalam Mengembangkan Karakter Religius Siswa di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Kenanga Kecamatan Banjarmasin Utara

Abstract

Religious character education is one of the primary objectives of education in Islamic elementary schools. One effort to develop students' religious character is through the Shalawat Habsyi extracurricular program. This study aims to describe the role of the Shalawat Habsyi extracurricular program in developing students' religious character and to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors affecting its implementation at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Kenanga, North Banjarmasin District. This study employed a qualitative approach using a case study design. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, which consists of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was ensured through source triangulation and technique triangulation. The findings indicate that the Shalawat Habsyi extracurricular program plays an important role in developing students' religious character by habituating the practice of reciting shalawat, showing respect to teachers, fostering responsibility, encouraging cooperation, and nurturing love for Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The implementation of the program is supported by the commitment of the instructor, the support of the principal and teachers, students' enthusiasm, and the availability of adequate facilities. However, differences in students' abilities and weather conditions remain the main challenges. Therefore, the Shalawat Habsyi extracurricular program serves as an effective means of developing students' religious character through continuous religious habituation