<![CDATA[This research is motivated by a decline in the Islamic character of students at SMP IT Ibnu Mas'ud Wates Kulon Progo, which highlights the need for Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers to act as substitute parents while students are at school. This study aims to examine in depth: (1) the role of PAI teachers in strengthening students' Islamic character values, and (2) the supporting and inhibiting factors of that role. This research employed a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The subjects consisted of 15 informants: the school principal, the head of student affairs, the head of curriculum, two PAI teachers, and ten students. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that PAI teachers strengthen students' Islamic character by delivering PAI learning integrated with character education and conducting Islamic Personal Development activities that provide guidance and motivation, supported by a Santri Service program. Supporting factors include student awareness, adequate facilities, program supervision, and community engagement, while inhibiting factors include low individual awareness, limited facilities, indifference, and insufficient program evaluation from school leadership.]]>
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