<![CDATA[Islamic boarding scholls as educational institutions play a role in shaping the religious social identity of the community. In life, social identity is something significant and inherent to a person. This can take the form of beliefs, desires, and principles of action that distinguish him from others. Religious social identitiy is formed not only through the art of calligraphy. This research attemps to examine the process of forming the religious social identity of the community at the Al-Amin Nusantara Islamic boarding school and the implications of this religious social identity in the community"™s life. This research uses a qualitative type of study that is descriptive in nature with a sociologica approach. The data collection techniques were carried out using purposive sampling techniques by determining key informants, primary informat sources, and additional informan. In data analysis, it it carried out through three stages data production, data presentation, and data verification. From this research, it was found that traditional Islamic boarding schools in the archipelago can shape the social-religious identity of the community in terms of religious knowledge, socio-religious values, and daily practices. The social-religious identity formed form calligraphy art activities can influence community life by fostering independence. In this regard, it is hoped that Al-Amin Nusantara Islamic boarding school will continue to actively engage in activities with the community.]]>
