Planting the Values of Islamic Religious Education in Elementary School Aged Children at the Baitul Makmur Islamic Boarding School, Metro Lampung

Abstract

This study aims to examine the process of instilling Islamic religious education values in elementary school-aged children (6–12 years) at the Baitul Makmur Islamic Boarding School, Metro, Lampung. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results show that the Islamic boarding school plays an important role in instilling religious values in students, emphasizing aspects of faith education such as the introduction of the pillars of faith, worship education through the practice of congregational prayers, and moral education including politeness, tolerance, and respect for teachers and parents. The learning methods applied include role modeling, habituation, targhib-tarhib, and Qur’anic and prophetic stories. Although positive impacts on children’s character formation are evident, several challenges remain, such as inconsistency in understanding ethics and responsibility. Overall, the cultivation of Islamic religious education values in this boarding school has proven effective in shaping children’s spirituality and personality from an early age.