<![CDATA[This research is motivated by the important role of Islamic Religious Education teachers in developing students who are not only intellectually intelligent but also possess good emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is essential for students in controlling emotions, developing empathy, motivating themselves, and building harmonious social relationships. However, in reality, there are still students who have difficulty managing their emotions, show low levels of empathy, and demonstrate behavior that is not in accordance with moral and Islamic values. This study aims to examine the strategies used by Islamic Religious Education teachers in shaping students’ emotional intelligence at MAN 1 Padangsidimpuan. This research employs a qualitative approach with a field research design. The subjects of this study are Islamic Religious Education teachers and students of MAN 1 Padangsidimpuan. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study indicate that the strategies applied by Islamic Religious Education teachers in developing students’ emotional intelligence include religious habituation, role modeling, personal approaches, discussion-based learning, and continuous motivation. These strategies have a positive impact on students’ ability to recognize and manage emotions, develop empathy, enhance self-motivation, and build positive social relationships in daily life.]]>
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