<![CDATA[The lack of integration of Besemah local wisdom into Islamic Religious Education for student leadership development in secondary schools. This study examines how Islamic Religious Education integrates Besemah local wisdom to develop student leadership in Pagar Alam. This study involved 160 students from five junior secondary schools in Pagar Alam. Data were collected through observations, self-assessments, and tests. The results show positive development in student leadership. The mean observation score increased from 43.95 to 77.15 at the fourth observation. Students' self-assessment reached a mean score of 82.71%. Leadership knowledge also increased from a pre-test score of 61.96 to a post-test score of 81.19, representing an increase of 19.23 points. A paired-samples test indicated a statistically significant difference with t (159) =33.221 and p<0.001. These findings confirm that Besemah values combined with Islamic Religious Education provide a contextual framework for connecting Islamic ethics with student leadership development in schools. Conclusion: Integrating Besemah local wisdom into Islamic Religious Education significantly increases students' leadership knowledge and behavior. Significance: This study contributes to culturally responsive Islamic education literature by using local wisdom to support student leadership development.]]>
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