Pemahaman dan Implementasi Konsep Menghormati Guru dalam Kitab Ta‘līm al-Muta‘allim di Pondok Pesantren Al-Halimy

Abstract

Character formation in Islamic education, particularly respect for teachers as part of the ethics of seeking knowledge, is an important aspect of developing students’ morals. However, in the current educational context, the implementation of this value still faces challenges due to social change and technological development that influence students’ behavior. This study aims to describe the concept of respecting teachers in the book Ta‘līm al-Muta‘allim and analyze its implementation in the daily lives of students at Al-Halimy Islamic Boarding School. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach involving ustaz/ustazah, administrators, and students selected purposively. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed through the stages of data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that the concept of respecting teachers in the book Ta‘līm al-Muta‘allim is understood as noble character manifested through politeness, tawadhu’, obedience, and good ethics toward teachers. Its implementation is evident in students’ daily behavior, such as showing respect for teachers, maintaining discipline in learning, and obeying teachers’ directions. Nevertheless, the implementation of this value has not been fully optimal because some students remain inconsistent in maintaining proper etiquette toward teachers. This study affirms that the book Ta‘līm al-Muta‘allim plays an important role in shaping the understanding and practice of respect for teachers in the Islamic boarding school environment. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of strengthening character education through exemplary conduct, habituation, and continuous supervision in developing students’ etiquette in Islamic boarding schools.