Character Education Implementation Strategies Based on Adat Basandi Syarak, Syarak Basandi Kitabullah: A Study at MTsN 3 Limapuluh Kota

Abstract

Generation Z faces significant moral and social challenges in the digital and globalized era, often leading to shifts in values and behavior. In the context of West Sumatra, character education needs to be aligned with local wisdom, particularly the philosophy of Adat Basandi Syarak, Syarak Basandi Kitabullah (ABS-SBK), which integrates Minangkabau cultural values with Islamic teachings. This study aims to analyze the strategies for implementing character education at MTsN 3 Limapuluh Kota and its relevance to the ABS-SBK principles. Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation. The results indicate that character education at the school is implemented through role modeling, curriculum integration, extracurricular activities, school culture, reward and punishment systems, and educational discipline. The character values developed among Generation Z students include honesty, discipline, responsibility, cooperation, empathy, politeness, and diligence. These values reflect moral integrity and social responsibility that align with both Islamic norms and local culture. The relevance of character education to the ABS-SBK philosophy is evident in the integration of Islamic values with local traditions, such as the principles of Syarak Mangato Adat Mamakai and Kesudahan Adat Ka Balai Urang. This integration fosters balanced moral character—religious, culturally aware, and socially responsible—while preparing students to face the challenges of the digital era.