Integration of Islamic Spiritual Values in Character Education to Shape Students’ Positive Behavior

Abstract

This paper explores the integration of Islamic spiritual values into character education as a strategic approach to shaping students’ positive behavior in the modern educational context. The increasing moral challenges faced by students today, such as declining discipline, respect, and social responsibility, require a transformative educational model rooted in strong spiritual foundations. This study applies a qualitative descriptive method through literature review and case study analysis in secondary schools to examine how Islamic spiritual valuessuch as honesty, humility, respect, and responsibility are internalized in the learning process. The findings indicate that when character education is strengthened by Islamic spirituality, it not only improves students’ behavioral discipline but also enhances their sense of morality and social harmony. Furthermore, this integration provides an alternative educational model that is relevant to global discourse on values-based education. The study contributes to the international discussion on character building by offering insights from the perspective of Islamic spirituality, which can enrich comparative educational research and practices worldwide.