<![CDATA[The development of digital technology and the rapid flow of information pose challenges for Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers in shaping students' religious character. This study aims to examine the strategies of PAI teachers in implementing the tarbiyah bil-'adah approach to foster religious character at SMP IP Al-Banjari. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection through semi-structured interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. The research subjects included PAI teachers, students, parents, and the principal selected using purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Data analysis was carried out through reduction, presentation, and verification of conclusions, complemented by triangulation of sources and methods. The results of the study show that PAI teachers consistently apply tarbiyah bil-'adah through five main strategies: role modelling, habituation, motivation, value integration, and social control. The Islamic boarding school environment supports the internalization of values through routine worship practices, Quranic recitation, collective prayer, and social supervision, while parental involvement strengthens the application of Islamic values. This tarbiyah bil-'adah strategy has proven effective in fostering disciplined worship, politeness, a love of the Quran, and tolerance in students. The research findings provide practical and theoretical contributions to the development of Islamic education-based character education and Islamic boarding school culture, and can serve as a model for other Islamic schools in developing a religious, adaptive, and tolerant generation.ABSTRAKPerkembangan teknologi digital dan derasnya arus informasi memberikan hambatan yang dihadapi pendidik PAI dalam menanamkan sifat keberagamaan pada peserta didik. Penelitian ini bertujuan menelaah strategi guru PAI dalam menerapkan pendekatan tarbiyah bil-‘adah untuk menumbuhkan karakter religius di SMP IP Al-Banjari. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan pengumpulan data melalui wawancara semi-terstruktur, observasi partisipatif, dan dokumentasi. Subjek penelitian mencakup guru PAI, siswa, orang tua, dan kepala sekolah yang dipilih dengan teknik purposive dan snowball sampling. Analisis data dilakukan melalui pengurangan, penyajian, dan verifikasi kesimpulan, dilengkapi triangulasi sumber dan metode. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan guru PAI secara konsisten menerapkan tarbiyah bil-‘adah melalui lima strategi utama keteladanan, pembiasaan, motivasi, integrasi nilai, dan kontrol sosial. Lingkungan pesantren mendukung internalisasi nilai melalui praktik ibadah rutin, tadarus Al-Qur’an, doa bersama, serta pengawasan sosial, sementara keterlibatan orang tua memperkuat penerapan nilai Islami. Strategi tarbiyah bil-‘adah ini terbukti efektif menumbuhkan kedisiplinan beribadah, kesantunan, kecintaan terhadap Al-Qur’an, dan sikap toleran pada siswa. Hasil studi menyumbangkan peran praktis dan teoritis terhadap kemajuan ranah pendidikan karakter berbasis PAI dan kultur pesantren, serta berpotensi menjadi model bagi satuan pendidikan Islam lain dalam membentuk generasi yang religius, adaptif, dan toleran.]]>
