PENGUATAN KARAKTER RELIGIUS SISWA MELALUI DONGENG ISLAMI PADA PERINGATAN HARI BESAR ISLAM DI SD IT MUTIARA PARIAMAN

Abstract

This community service program aims to strengthen the religious character of elementary school students through Islamic storytelling during the commemoration of Islamic Holidays at SD IT Mutiara Pariaman. The method employed was Participatory Action Research (PAR), which actively engaged students, teachers, and parents in all stages of the activity, including planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The main materials consisted of Islamic stories highlighting the exemplary lives of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions, delivered using interactive media such as picture books and hand puppets. The results indicated an increase in students’ enthusiasm, their ability to identify religious values (honesty, worship discipline, social care), and observable improvements in daily behavior. Teachers gained experience in applying storytelling as a creative learning method, while parents recognized the continuity of character education at home. Thus, Islamic storytelling proved to be an effective medium for strengthening religious character and served as an educational means to enrich the commemoration of Islamic Holidays in elementary schools.