Peran Kurikulum Islam Berbasis Al-Qur’an dalam Pembentukan Karakter Mahasiswa Institut Muslim Cendekia

Abstract

Islamic education plays a strategic role in shaping the character of a faithful, morally upright, and adaptive nation in responding to the challenges of globalization and the digital era, as mandated by the prophetic mission of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through the values of the Qur'an and Hadith. This qualitative descriptive study examines the implementation of a Qur’an-based Islamic education curriculum at the Muslim Cendekia Institute of Sukabumi, employing observation, interviews, and documentation as data collection methods. The main findings reveal the integration of Qur’anic values into all academic courses, habituation of religious practices such as congregational prayers and morning halaqah, lecturers’ exemplary conduct as qudwah hasanah, restrictions on gadget usage in dormitories to maintain focus on learning and worship, periodic moral evaluations, and an Islamic dormitory environment that supports character development. This approach has proven effective in fostering students who are religious, disciplined, and responsible. This study aligns with previous research by Wahyuni, Wilis et al., and Choli, which emphasize Qur’anic values as the foundation of character formation, yet it is distinctive in its focus on institutional curriculum implementation and the role of a supportive educational environment. Further research is recommended through comparative inter-institutional studies and long-term impact evaluations on graduates.