Internalization of Sufism Values in Islamic Boarding School Education: Strategies for Shaping Santri Character in the Era of Moral Crisis

Abstract

The phenomenon of moral degradation among the younger generation demands an educational model that emphasizes not only the cognitive aspect, but also the formation of spiritual character. Sufism is seen as relevant as a solution through strengthening the divine, human, and natural dimensions. This study aims to describe the process of internalizing the value of Sufism and its form of implementation at the Putri Raudlatul Muta'allimin Islamic Boarding School Tegalrejo Datinawong Babat Lamongan. The research uses a qualitative approach with field study methods through interviews, observations, and documentation, analyzed descriptive-qualitatively by triangulating sources and methods. The results of the study show that the process of internalizing the values of Sufism takes place in three stages. First, the transformation stage is in the form of studying the yellow book with the wetonan method that trains students to produce translated works. Second, the transaction stage through the habit of worship and attitudes such as congregational prayers, dhikr, reading the Qur'an, as well as tawadhu, patient, and honest behavior. Third, the stage of transinternalization, where the value of Sufism is inherent in the personality of the students and practiced in the life of the community. Internalized values include the divine, human, and natural dimensions. This research confirms that the internalization of Sufism in Islamic boarding schools is effective in forming students who are religious, have social character, and care about the environment.

Key Words: Internalization of Values, Sufism, Islamic Boarding School Education, Morals of Students