Implementation of Character Education in Developing Religious Personality Among Students at Sekolah Rendah Al-Amin Gombak, Kuala Lumpur-Malaysia

Zulhammi Zulhammi; Zulhimma Zulhimma; Zainal Hasibuan; Mohd Syahil bin Mohd Rawi; Fahrina Yustiasari Liriwati; Sy’adatun Nikmah; Fauzan Hamidi

doi:10.62951/ijsie.v2i2.307

Authors

Zulhammi Zulhammi UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padang Sidempuan Sumatera Utara
Zulhimma Zulhimma UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padang Sidempuan Sumatera Utara
Zainal Hasibuan UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padang Sidempuan Sumatera Utara
Mohd Syahil bin Mohd Rawi Sekolah Rendah Al-Amin Gombak
Fahrina Yustiasari Liriwati STAI Auliauurasyidin Tembilahan Riau
Sy’adatun Nikmah UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padang Sidempuan Sumatera Utara
Fauzan Hamidi UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padang Sidempuan Sumatera Utara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62951/ijsie.v2i2.307

Keywords:

Character education, Islamic school, Malaysia, primary education, religious personality

Abstract

This study explores the implementation of character education to develop a religious personality among students at Sekolah Rendah Al-Amin Gombak, Kuala Lumpur. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings indicate that character education at the school is integrated into academic subjects, daily routines, and school culture. Teachers and school leaders play significant roles as moral exemplars. The study concludes that a consistent, religious-based school environment promotes the internalization of Islamic values and behaviors among students, reinforcing their religious identity and character.

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