<![CDATA[Religious instruction in primary schools often stops at knowledge and ritual routines, whereas religious character requires a link between worship and social conduct. This study describes the concept, implementation, and effects of integrating Islamic Religious Education (IRE) with social socialization in shaping the religious character of students at MI Plus Darussaadah Lirboyo, Kediri, a pesantren-affiliated Islamic elementary school. A descriptive qualitative case study design was used. Data were collected in May 2025 through observation, semi-structured interviews with the madrasah head, IRE teachers, and parents, and documentation; they were analyzed with the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña model and checked through source, technique, and time triangulation and member checking. The findings show that the madrasah understands integration as combining religious values with social activities so that religion is grasped both as ritual worship and as a guide for treating others. It is implemented through congregational prayer, morning Qur’an recitation, memorization of daily prayers and short surahs, regular religious gatherings, weekly community work, Friday Berkah, and support for orphans, with teachers as role models, monthly character evaluation through teacher observation and parent reports, and communication with parents through a dedicated group. According to the madrasah head, teachers, and parents, and based on observation, students became more disciplined in worship, courteous, responsible, and caring, and some of these habits carried over to the home. The obstacles recorded were continuity of values between school and home, the young age of students, supporting facilities, teachers’ time, and diverse family backgrounds]]>
