<![CDATA[Education has a central role in shaping the foundation of the spread of Islam in Indonesia, with pesantren as a traditional educational institution that integrates religious and general knowledge. The pesantren functions not only as a center for teaching Islam, but also as a social institution that preserves the values of local culture and fosters the next generation of Islamic preaching. This research aims to examine the quality of students at the Daarul Ikhlash Islamic Boarding School Sangatta Selatan with a focus on the integration of the Islamic religious education curriculum and general education. Through a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design, data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation of the head of the pesantren, teachers, and students. The results showed that the integration of curriculum significantly improved the quality of santri, both in the aspects of spiritual, academic, skills, and character. The students are able to compete in the academic field while having a strong moral and religious foundation. Although there are challenges such as time management and the readiness of educators, this integration remains an important strategy in producing a generation of Muslims who are noble, knowledgeable, and ready to face global challenges. This study concludes that the integrative education model in pesantren makes a positive contribution to improving the quality of Islamic education in the modern era. ]]>
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