The importance of Islamic boarding schools in shaping children's character
Pict: Raden Paku Modern Islamic Boarding School Islamic Boarding School (Pondok Pesantren) is an environment where children learn, grow, and develop in Islamic teachings and has become an important foundation in shaping children's character. In Boarding School, they not only get formal education, but also engage in social experiences because they live with friends who are far from their origin and they have to live like a family. They also get a deep spiritual, and cultural education. There are several reasons why Islamic boarding schools play an important role in shaping children's character: 1 . Learning Islamic Values Islamic Boarding School is known as a place where children not only get an academic education, but also strong Islamic values. They learn about religion, they are taught the Qur'an and Al Kitab everyday, they are taught tawadhu' and good atitude, morality, and discipline. This helps build a solid character and spiritual foundation early on, shaping th...