Integrating Rahmatan Lil’alamin Values into Arabic Language Instruction to Strengthen Character Education at MTs Dharma Wanita, Jambi City

Abstract

This study aims to describe the implementation of integrating Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin values into Arabic language instruction and to determine its impact on the character education of eighth-grade students at MTs Dharma Wanita, Jambi City. The study employed the Kemmis and McTaggart Classroom Action Research (CAR) model, conducted over two cycles. The subjects consisted of 15 eighth-grade students. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, documentation, and character assessment. The character indicators observed were tolerance, cooperation, responsibility, social awareness, and mutual respect. The results indicate that integrating Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin values into Arabic language instruction effectively enhanced student character education. The average character score rose from 58% in the pre-action stage to 71% in Cycle I, and further increased to 87% in Cycle II. Improvements were observed across all character indicators. These findings demonstrate that Arabic language instruction integrated with Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin values is effective in strengthening student character through activities such as discussions, group work, presentations, reflection, and teacher role-modeling.