<![CDATA[Purpose of the study: This study aims to analyze the strategies for instilling Islamic values in elementary school students to strengthen morals and ethics in the digital era. Additionally, it identifies the challenges faced and determines the specific impact of these strategies on student behavior. Methodology: This study utilized a field qualitative method with a phenomenological research approach. The investigation was conducted at MIS Ujung Batu, Sosa District, Padang Lawas Regency. Research data were gathered from the principal, teachers, and students through direct observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis involved reduction, display, conclusion-drawing, and validity verification using triangulation techniques. Main Findings: The study reveals that Islamic value instillation strategies include religious habituation, creativity development, teacher role modeling, and structured guidance. The primary challenges identified are digital technology influences and diverse family backgrounds. Consequently, implementing these integrated strategies yields positive impacts on student character development, significantly increasing their discipline, politeness, responsibility, religiosity, and overall self-confidence. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study advances existing knowledge by providing empirical insights into how integrated Islamic values mitigate digital-era moral degradation in rural madrasah environments. It offers a fresh framework combining religious habituation with digital-age creativity development, creating valuable practical knowledge for educators to build resilient student character against modern technological challenges in elementary education.]]>
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