<![CDATA[Character building through Islamic Education is crucial in facing modern moral challenges and the pervasive influence of digital media, which often detaches children from religious and social activities. In Jorong Padang Koto Marapak Barat, a gap was identified between the exemplary behavior of teachers and the daily conduct of children, particularly regarding politeness, responsibility, and social care. This community service aims to strengthen children's character through morality mentoring based on surau activities. The method employed is Participatory Action Research (PAR), positioning the community as active subjects in identifying problems, planning actions, and conducting reflections. The program involved 20 elementary school-aged children across seven intensive meetings. The stages included field observation, coordination with surau administrators, material delivery using powerpoint and videos, and simulations of commendable behavior. Results showed a significant improvement in children's behavior; quantitatively, all participants were actively engaged, while qualitatively, there were positive changes in key indicators. Observation data recorded a behavioral transformation from "needing reminders" to "starting to use correct speech," alongside improvements in honesty, discipline, and mutual respect. This program contributes to revitalizing the surau's role as a comprehensive character education center, moving beyond mere Quranic recitation. The final evaluation confirms that the active involvement of parents, teachers, and surau administrators through a participatory approach ensures the sustainability of this moral mentoring program in the futureAbstrak.
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