PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER RELIGIUS SISWA MELALUI PEMBIASAAN SHALAT DHUHA BERJAMAAH DI MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH MIFTAHUL ULUM 04 MUNDUREJO

The formation of students' religious character is very important in this digital era, considering the challenges of the influence of the social and technological environment on moral and religious values. This research aims to analyze the process of forming the religious character of students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Miftahul Ulum 04 Mundurejo through the habit of carrying out Dhuha prayers in congregation. This research uses a qualitative approach with field research methods, involving interview techniques, observation, and documentation. Research findings show that the habit of Dhuha prayer in congregation which is carried out regularly has a positive influence on increasing discipline, a sense of responsibility, and strengthening social relations between students. Apart from that, the teacher's role as a role model in implementing this activity greatly contributes to the formation of students' religious character. Through this habit, students not only gain an understanding of worship, but also absorb spiritual and moral values ​​that can be applied in everyday life. This research concludes that habitual worship, such as Dhuha prayer in congregation, is an effective method in building holistic religious character in a religion-based educational environment. It is hoped that the results of this research can contribute to the development of better religious character education strategies in madrasas and other religion-based educational institutions