<![CDATA[This community service program addressed a gap identified among students (santri) at TPQ Babul Jannah Gumarang II, where the practice of ablution (wudhu) was often carried out inaccurately and without adequate understanding of its accompanying etiquette (adab), despite its central role as a gateway to worship and a means of instilling noble character (akhlakul karimah) from an early age. The program aimed to internalize akhlakul karimah in santri through consistent habituation of correct and adab-compliant wudhu practice. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, combining demonstration, guided practice, observation, and question-and-answer sessions. The target participants were santri of TPQ Babul Jannah Gumarang II, with the TPQ premises serving as the activity site; observation sheets and practice checklists were used as instruments, and evaluation was conducted through pre- and post-activity assessment of wudhu accuracy and adab awareness. The results indicate a marked improvement in santri's ability to perform wudhu correctly according to its pillars and sequence, accompanied by greater awareness of accompanying etiquette such as reciting the intention, conserving water, and maintaining orderliness. This program contributes explicitly to religious education practice and character empowerment by offering a replicable model for internalizing noble character through habituation of practical worship, thereby strengthening the foundation of akhlakul karimah among children at the grassroots level. It is concluded that sustained habituation of correct wudhu practice, supported by consistent guidance from teachers and parents, is essential to embedding noble character as a lasting part of santri's daily worship routine at TPQ Babul Jannah Gumarang II.
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