<![CDATA[Religious character formation is an essential dimension of Islamic Religious Education, particularly during adolescence, when students develop moral awareness, self-regulation, and social responsibility. This study examines the patterns of religious character formation through Islamic Religious Education at SMP Negeri 2 Karanganyar Demak Regency, Indonesia. A qualitative single-case-study design was employed from August to October 2025. Participants were selected purposively and included the principal, vice principal for curriculum, Islamic Religious Education teacher, homeroom teachers, and students from Grades VII–IX. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, non-participant observations, and document analysis. Reflexive thematic analysis was conducted through data familiarization, coding, theme construction, review, and interpretation. The findings reveal three interconnected patterns. First, Islamic values were integrated into classroom instruction and reinforced through teacher exemplarity. Second, worship discipline was developed through motivation, supervision, and the habituation of congregational dhuha and dhuhr prayers. Third, school rules and religious culture reinforced self-control, responsibility, and appropriate behavior. These patterns demonstrate that religious character develops through the interaction of religious understanding, role modeling, repeated practice, and institutional reinforcement. However, supervised participation does not necessarily indicate complete value internalization. Reflective learning, student self-assessment, peer mentoring, and parental collaboration are therefore needed to transform externally regulated compliance into autonomous religious commitment.]]>
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