INTEGRASI NILAI-NILAI ISLAM DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS UNTUK PENGUATAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER

Abstract

This study aims to analyze how the integration of Islamic values can be applied in English language learning to strengthen students’ character education within Islamic educational institutions. Universal values such as honesty, discipline, tolerance, and mutual respect are harmonized with Islamic principles such as sidq (truthfulness), amanah (trustworthiness), tasamuh (tolerance), and ukhuwah (brotherhood) through contextual and humanistic teaching approaches. The research employs a library research method using a descriptive qualitative approach by analyzing academic literature, previous studies, and practical implementations in developing countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Pakistan. The findings indicate that the integration of Islamic values into English language learning enhances students’ moral, social, and spiritual dimensions, fostering a more ethical and reflective classroom environment. Beyond improving linguistic competence, this integrative model shapes students to be honest, disciplined, tolerant, and morally upright individuals. The study contributes to strengthening the holistic paradigm of Islamic education, making it more relevant to global challenges, and encourages the development of Qur’an-based curricula and teacher training programs. Ultimately, English language learning becomes not only a tool for communication but also a medium for dakwah (Islamic propagation) and character formation