Islamic Education: Foundation of Character and Morals in Modern Life

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of Islamic education in forming holistic character, the relevance of its values to the challenges of modernity, and its contribution to creating social harmony in a multicultural society. The method used is qualitative with a descriptive-analytical approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with Islamic education practitioners, observations in educational institutions such as Islamic boarding schools and madrasas, and documentation studies of the curriculum and related policies. Data were analyzed thematically to identify key patterns, which were then linked to educational theories such as constructivism and social integration. The results of the study show that Islamic education plays a significant role in forming individual character through the integration of religious values, morality, and social skills. This education remains relevant in facing modern challenges, such as moral crises and the influence of digitalization, with innovations in technology-based learning methods. In addition, Islamic education contributes to creating social harmony in a multicultural society through teaching the values of tolerance and Islamic brotherhood, which reduce the potential for conflict due to differences. This study emphasizes that Islamic education not only functions as a means of learning religion, but also as a foundation in building individuals with strong character, adaptive to developments in the era, and able to strengthen social solidarity amidst the diversity of society .  

Keywords: Education, Character, Modern Life