<![CDATA[Akhlak (praiseworthy character) is central to Islamic education, yet at Taman Pendidikan Al-Qur'an (TPQ) Musholla Nurul Ihsan, Jorong Padang Tarok, learning has largely focused on Qur'an reading while structured character formation remains limited; santri were observed to rarely help peers, say "excuse me," admit mistakes, express gratitude, or show empathy. This community service activity aimed to strengthen praiseworthy akhlak among santri through communicative, example-based counseling covering six themes: helping others, saying "excuse me," honesty, apologizing, gratitude, and empathy. A counseling (penyuluhan) approach was used, involving santri actively in material delivery, direct practice, and observation of attitude change; data were gathered through field observation, field notes, and documentation, then analyzed descriptively. The activity targeted 13 santri aged 6-12 years and was conducted on 23 June 2026 at Musholla Nurul Ihsan, Nagari Salareh Aia Utara, Kecamatan Palembayan, Kabupaten Agam. Evaluation was carried out through direct observation and documentation of behavioral change before and after the counseling. Results showed a positive early shift in attitudes: santri began helping friends, using polite expressions, speaking honestly, apologizing, expressing thanks, and showing empathy, along with active engagement during sessions. The activity's key contribution lies in combining contextual akhlak education with the production of an educational video performed by the santri themselves, providing reusable media to sustain habituation beyond the program. This approach offers a practical model for character education in TPQ settings and demonstrates how community-based counseling, reinforced by family and institutional support, can foster the sustained internalization of Islamic praiseworthy values among santri.]]>
