Imam Ghazali’s Character Education and Its Relevance to Generation Z: A Case Study in Probolinggo

HUSNA, ASMAUL (2026) Imam Ghazali’s Character Education and Its Relevance to Generation Z: A Case Study in Probolinggo. Imam Ghazali’s Character Education and Its Relevance to Generation Z: A Case Study in Probolinggo.

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Abstract

This study examines the concept of character education by Imam
Ghazali in Ihya' Ulum al-Din and its relevance to Generation Z
in the digital age, focusing on its implementation at an Islamic
boarding school. Using a qualitative approach with a case study
design, this research was conducted at Pondok Pesantren Nurul
Jadid in Probolinggo. Data were collected through in-depth
interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis.
The findings reveal that Imam Ghazali's concepts of tazkiyatun
nafs (self-purification), muhasabah (self-reflection), and the
cultivation of adab and akhlaq are highly relevant for character
education among Generation Z, particularly in addressing
moral and identity challenges in the digital era. Spiritual
habituation practices at the boarding school, such as dhikr,
congregational prayers, khatmil Qur'an, and the One Day One
Page program, have proven effective in developing students'
character. These spiritual practices have a more significant
impact compared to other methods in teaching moral values.
Furthermore, the integration of knowledge and practice, in line
with Ghazali's teaching that knowledge without action is
meaningless, plays a crucial role in character education. This
study provides a theoretical contribution by integrating
classical teachings into contemporary character education, and
a practical contribution by offering a spiritually-based model
for character education in Islamic boarding schools. The results
also suggest the integration of spiritual values into educational
curricula to foster a generation with integrity and strong moral
foundations..

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Tazkiyatun Nafs; Character Education; Generation Z; Ihya’ Ulum al-Din.
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2361 Curriculum
Divisions:	Fakultas Agama Islam > S1 Pendidikan Agama Islam
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email syamsularifin2506@gmail.com
Date Deposited:	09 May 2026 05:28
Last Modified:	09 May 2026 05:28
URI:	https://repository.unuja.ac.id/id/eprint/3342

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