<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze the implementation of the storytelling method in the Akidah Akhlak subject and its implications for the development of emotional intelligence among 10th-grade students at MA Zainul Ulum. Utilizing a qualitative approach with a field research design, primary data was collected through a purposive sampling technique involving the subject teacher and students. The data were analyzed using a combination of content analysis and interpretative analysis, and validated through source and technique triangulation. The results showed that the storytelling method based on Islamic exemplary tales significantly stimulated three main aspects of students' emotional intelligence. First, it fostered self-awareness by reflecting on the characters' inner conflicts. Second, it improved self-regulation, where story snippets served as emotional anchors to reduce impulsivity. Third, it cultivated empathy and social solidarity through a perspective-taking process that diminished egocentrism. This study concludes that integrating spiritual values through a narrative approach not only matures students' affection but also directly impacts the improvement of the academic climate and the preventive reduction of disciplinary violations in the madrasa. Keywords: StoryTelling; Emotional Intelligence; Akidah Akhlak; Islamic Senior High School. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penerapan metode storytelling pada mata pelajaran Akidah Akhlak dan implikasinya terhadap perkembangan kecerdasan emosional siswa kelas 10 di MA Zainul Ulum. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain penelitian lapangan (field research), data primer dikumpulkan melalui teknik purposive sampling yang melibatkan guru pengampu dan siswa. Data dianalisis menggunakan kombinasi analisis isi dan analisis interpretatif, serta divalidasi melalui triangulasi sumber dan teknik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode storytelling berbasis kisah teladan islami secara signifikan menstimulasi tiga aspek utama kecerdasan emosional siswa. Pertama, menumbuhkan kesadaran diri (self-awareness) melalui refleksi konflik batin tokoh. Kedua, meningkatkan regulasi diri (self-regulation) di mana cuplikan cerita berfungsi sebagai jangkar emosional (emotional anchor) untuk meredakan impulsivitas. Ketiga, memupuk empati dan solidaritas sosial melalui proses pengambilan perspektif (perspective-taking) yang mengikis egosentrisme. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa integrasi nilai spiritual melalui pendekatan naratif tidak hanya mematangkan afeksi siswa, tetapi juga berdampak langsung pada perbaikan iklim akademik dan penurunan pelanggaran disiplin di madrasah secara preventif. Kata Kunci: StoryTelling; Kecerdasan Emosional; Akidah Akhlak; Madrasah Aliyah.]]>
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