Indonesian Youth Research Articles

Indonesia, Islam, and Literature: Phenomenal Popularity of Sastra Islami

The goals of this paper are determined by the relevance of Islam in the light of modern Indonesian culture. For the first time in Russian oriental studies, an attempt has been made to determine the specifics of some literary texts that Indonesians call Muslim (literally “Islamic”) literature or sastra islami, which has been in demand for the local book market for two decades. The demand for this literature comes from the “observing” Muslim public of Indonesia, and is quite easily explained by the long period of neglecting the role of Islam in the sociopolitical life of the country. After the fall of the Suharto regime (since 1998), Islam gradually transformed from a marginalized subculture to its mainstream status, slowly displacing the liberal pro-feminist cluster of sastra wangi literature which was on top of its popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Along with the strengthening of religious discourse, “new classic” works of certain engaged authors help the self-identification of some Indonesian youth (this is especially noticeable among the female audience) through the Muslim metanarrative. The phenomenon of sastra islami is widespread, and its commercial success is confirmed not only by the circulation of numerous re-releases, but also by box-office film adaptations. The main sources for this paper are two novels by the popular Indonesian writer Habiburrahman El Shirazy, also known as Kang Abik (“Verses of Love”, 2004 and “Land of Love”, 2005), the novel used as an additional source is “The Sinking of the ‘Van der Wijk’” (1938) by Haji Abdullah Malik Karim Amrullah, also known as Hamka (an abbreviation of his full name). Significant novels of these authors became “new classic” examples of Muslim modification of mass literature. In its core these books unfold fascinating stories about young Indonesians in outstanding circumstances, according to main plot structure all the good heroes who follow the path of Islam are rewarded, and the unrighteous ones are punished. Constant retelling of the al-Quran and the Hadiths by the characters of the novels helps to popularize the sacred texts for the common reader. Film adaptations provide proselytizing activity — attracting new audiences and involving them in the world of Islam. The main conclusion of this paper is that sastra islami is both a phenomenon of Indonesian pop-culture and strong element of the cultural identity of Muslim Indonesians, since the principle of adab literature “entertaining means teaching” dates back to the times of the entry of Islam into the world of Nusantara and since the very same times of adaptions of the traditional Arabic and Persian texts.

Crowdfunding for Inter-Faith Peace: Youth, Networked Social Movement, and Muslim Philanthropy NGOs in Contemporary Indonesia

This study examines the involvement of Indonesian youth and Muslim philanthropy NGOs in the promotion of inter-faith harmony through crowdfunding. Crowdfunding or online fundraising has been rapidly growing in Indonesia. It has been used to respond to various issues among others are religious violence. Currently, almost whenever radical acts happened in Indonesia, people turned to crowdfunding to express inter-faith solidarity and support. This study draws from the concept of networked social movement to explain the characteristics of crowdfunding campaigns for inter-faith harmony. This concept highlights contemporary online movements that are spontaneous, leaderless, and temporal in nature which is distinct from the well-organized movements commonly studied by scholars. This study argues that the characteristics of network social movement fit with the current generation of remaja that is assumed to be socially apathetic and more immersed in developing themselves and consuming media. Nevertheless, despite the spontaneous and temporal tenets, the youth’s inter-faith movements were able to mobilize a significant number of donations and attract Muslim NGOs that were often perceived to be sectarian to support the inter-faith campaigns. The data in this study were collected from interviews with the campaign initiators and Muslim philanthropy NGOs. This study also observed donors’ comments and interactions in the largest crowdfunding platform in Indonesia, Kitabisa, particularly in the campaigns that responded to religious violence. The findings of this study contribute to the studies on Indonesian youth, Islamic philanthropy, and the state of inter-faith relations in Indonesia which was argued to be experiencing a conservative turn.

Decision Support Systems for Career Recommendations for Graduates in Islamic Broadcasting Communication Studies Using ANP and TOPSIS Methods

The insufficient number of alumni students displaying a strong work ethic can be attributed to a mismatch between the talents and interests of alumni in the UINSU MEDAN KPI area, which should be the focal point of monitoring for these Indonesian youths. The effective management of alumni can offer a potential solution. In this study, researchers employed the ANP method to calculate career recommendations and ranked them using the TOPSIS method. The research methodology included a comprehensive literature review, observational data collection, interviews, documentation analysis, system flowchart design, ANP method application, TOPSIS method application, and system testing conducted using the black box method. Based on the calculations using the ANP and TOPSIS methods, Alternative A1 emerged as the top priority, scoring 1, while Alternative A13 received the lowest priority with a score of 0.13. These calculations were based on six criteria: discipline, honesty, responsibility, teamwork skills, and technical or practical proficiency. The highest-ranked career recommendation was "Insight into print, radio, and television media" with a manual priority of 0.7747 and a system-assigned priority of 0.73. Conversely, "Cameramen in television media" received the lowest score, with a value of 0.13 and a system-assigned priority of 0.13.

Potential of Historic Sites for Independence Struggle as Indonesia's Main Tourism Assets in Padang City

This research aims to identify the potential of historical sites in Padang City during the physical revolution in building historical awareness in students, and Indonesia's main tourism assets. This study uses qualitative methods from various sources including field observations of historical sites in Padang City. Data processing is carried out by data reduction, namely sorting, and selecting relevant data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The results show that historical sites in Padang City have the potential to build historical awareness. Some of these historical sites include the Jong Sumatranen Monument, the Red-White Monument, Joang 45 the Indonesian Youth Information Center (BPPI) Building, the People's Struggle Monument of Gaung, and Simpang Haru Monument/Padang Area Monument. The conclusion of this research is to develop historical awareness. This can be seen from the variety of values that can be developed to help students understand local history, thereby helping to build students' historical awareness starting from their immediate environment.

Analysis of the Importance of Islamic Religious Education and Life Skills in Forming a Noble Young Generation in Indonesia

This study investigated the interconnected roles of Islamic religious education and life skills in shaping the character development of young people in Indonesia. A sample of 200 participants from various demographics provided insights through a survey. Descriptive statistics showed positive perceptions towards Islamic religious education, life skills, and character development. Correlation analysis showed a significant positive relationship between these variables, and multiple regression analysis strengthened their combined influence. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating religious teachings and practical skills in the education curriculum, with consideration of the culture that influences character development. This research contributes to the broader discourse on education, providing valuable insights for policy makers and educators in encouraging holistic development among Indonesian youth.

Identification with Buddhism among young Chinese Indonesians: multicultural dynamics and generational transitions

Amidst the diverse cultural and religious tapestry of Indonesia, Buddhism holds a prominent position as a major faith. Within the context of multiculturalism and generational shifts, this study explores the evolving identification of young Chinese Indonesians with Buddhism. This research addresses the existing knowledge gap by investigating the intricate interplay of historical, cultural, and religious elements that help shape young Chinese Indonesians’ identification with Buddhism. By conducting a thorough analysis of quantitative data gathered from young Chinese Indonesians through a survey, this study investigates six dimensions of identification with Buddhism. This examination considers variables such as age, family background, and regional disparities. Furthermore, to obtain deeper insights and support the quantitative findings, the researchers conducted semistructured interviews to gather qualitative data. The findings reveal the characteristics of young Chinese Indonesians’ identification with Buddhism. First, there are significant variations in identification levels across regions, with relatively lower levels in Java and higher levels in other archipelagos. Personal factors, such as parents’ occupations, also influence individuals’ degree of identification with Buddhism. Second, today’s Chinese Indonesian youth maintain their identification with Buddhism through family ties despite overall intergenerational decline. The participants also show a keen interest in modern religious symbols, dissemination methods, and content. Third, the Buddhist identity of Chinese Indonesian youth transcends traditional values and cultural content, reflecting characteristics of multiculturalism and cultural blending. They not only appreciate various aspects of local culture but also incorporate Buddhist values and symbols into the mainstream of globally shared culture, creating a more extensive and modern collective cultural identity. Unveiling the factors that shape Buddhist identification among Chinese Indonesian youths has implications for fostering intercultural and intergenerational cohesion. The insights derived from this research can contribute to the design of effective strategies aimed at advancing the broader goal of cultural harmony and social unity in Indonesia.

SHAPING INTERFAITH PERSPECTIVES: AN ANALYSIS OF INDONESIAN YOUTH VIEWS ON TRUST, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND POLITICAL INCLINATIONS ACROSS SECONDARY SCHOOL

The objective of this research is to analyze the viewpoints of young Indonesians during their adolescence and adulthood about trust between different religions, social interaction, and political inclinations. Specifically, it emphasizes how the duration of secondary school education might shape their viewpoints. This study used ordinal logistic regression analysis to examine panel data collected from the Indonesian Family Life Survey, which comprises a sample size of over 20,000 respondents. The findings indicate a decrease in the standard of individuals' interfaith conduct between 2007 and 2014. The research indicates that those who finished secondary school during the New Order era exhibit higher levels of tolerance towards interfaith ideas in comparison to those who completed secondary school during the Reformation era. The disparity might be attributed to the policies of the New Order administration, which prioritized national cohesion and stability while actively opposing religious "extremism". The research findings indicate that those who finished secondary school during the post-New Order era have a heightened inclination towards interfaith political socialization and preferences. The results of this study hold significant relevance in the current climate of growing intolerance and religious division, particularly with regards to the determinants of interfaith attitudes and behavior, as well as the role of education in fostering ideals of tolerance. Hence, this study underscores the necessity for additional longitudinal and comparative research on interfaith community interactions, including a broader spectrum of age cohorts and geographical areas.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengulas perspektif generasi muda Indonesia pada usia remaja dan dewasa pada kepercayaan (trust), sosialisasi, dan preferensi politik lintas agama. Secara khusus, penelitian ini menyoroti bagaimana masa pendidikan sekolah menengah dapat memengaruhi perspektif mereka. Melalui analisis regresi logistik ordinal, penelitian ini menganalisis data panel yang diperoleh dari Survei Kehidupan Keluarga Indonesia, yang mencakup lebih dari 20.000 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya penurunan kualitas perilaku lintas agama masyarakat pada tahun 2007 hingga 2014. Data penelitian ini memperlihatkan bagaimana generasi muda yang menyelesaikan sekolah menengah pertama pada masa Orde Baru menunjukkan penerimaan yang lebih besar terhadap kepercayaan lintas agama dibandingkan dengan mereka yang menempuh pendidikan sekolah menengah di masa Reformasi. Perbedaan ini mungkin disebabkan oleh kebijakan rezim Orde Baru yang menitikberatkan pada pentingnya persatuan dan stabilitas nasional serta cenderung menentang 'ekstremisme' agama. Penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar masyarakat yang menyelesaikan pendidikan SLTP/SLTA pasca Orde Baru menunjukkan kecenderungan yang lebih besar dalam aspek sosialisasi dan preferensi politik lintas agama. Temuan penelitian ini juga sangat penting dalam konteks meningkatnya intoleransi dan polarisasi agama saat ini, terutama terkait faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi sikap dan perilaku antarumat beragama dan pentingnya pendidikan dalam mempromosikan nilai-nilai toleransi. Oleh karenanya, penelitian ini menekankan perlunya kajian longitudinal dan komparatif lanjutan tentang hubungan masyarakat lintas agama yang mencakup rentang kelompok usia dan wilayah yang lebih luas.

Analisis Sistem Diplomasi Digital Pada Website Indonsia Youth Foundation Dengan Metode Importance Performance Analysis

This paper discusses the role of information technology in the context of digital diplomacy within the framework of a public diplomacy organization, with a focus on the Indonesia Youth Foundation (IYF). Digital diplomacy represents a new paradigm in diplomacy that leverages information technology and social media to expand reach and influence public opinion globally. IYF, as an organization committed to educating and empowering the youth of Indonesia, has embraced information technology as a primary tool to achieve its goals. By analyzing the role of information technology in digital diplomacy within the context of IYF, this paper provides insights into how public diplomacy organizations can harness the advancements in information technology to accomplish their objectives in promoting positive messages, expanding networks, and building stronger relationships with a global audience. This research is expected to offer practical guidance for similar organizations seeking to enhance the effectiveness of their diplomacy through the utilization of information technology.

Kejahatan Transnasional Terhadap Peredaran Narkoba Internasional Ditinjau Dari Kasus Fredy Pratama

This research examines the problem of transnational crime in international drug trafficking from the case of Fredy Pratama, who is an Indonesian youth who was arrested in 2021 for trying to smuggle 1.2 kilograms of cocaine to Australia. His case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in combating transnational drug trafficking, as well as the devastating impact these crimes have on the Nation. The aim of this research is to explore in more detail the Fredy Pratama case and find out the impact of his crime. Legal documents for this research were obtained from a literature review. This research uses a qualitative descriptive analysis method. From the research results, it was concluded that the Fredy Pratama case was a microcosm of a larger problem, namely transnational drug trafficking. Disclosure of this case is also the greatest salvation for the lives of the nation's children from the threat of drugs. The suspects were charged with multiple articles, namely TPPU and Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics and Article 114 paragraph (2) in conjunction with Article 132 paragraph (2) subsidiary Article 112 paragraph (2) in conjunction with Article 132 paragraph (2), with threats death penalty or life imprisonment.

The Association between Entrepreneurial Knowledge and Family Environment on Entrepreneurial Interest through Self-Efficacy of Indonesian Youth

Entrepreneurship knowledge is an internal ability both in terms of creativity, interest and motivation. Able to analyze solutions to possible business risks and reluctant to be shaken by failure. Business should have value and be useful. The purpose of this research is to analyze the influence of entrepreneurial knowledge, family environment, and interest in entrepreneurial students in building a business/enterprise through self-affection. This research is quantitative research using a data processing approach with a population that focuses on entrepreneurial students from the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Makassar. In this research, data collection used a questionnaire filling technique which was distributed to students. Meanwhile, the sample collection technique used proportional random sampling technique with a sample size of 100 students from a total of 427 students. The data obtained was then processed using the Path Analysis Pattern. The research results show that both directly and indirectly there is a positive and significant influence of entrepreneurial knowledge and family environment on the entrepreneurial interest of entrepreneurship students at the Faculty of Economics and Business through self-efficacy. Except, there is one hypothesis that is not significant, namely the influence of Entrepreneurial Knowledge on Entrepreneurial Interest.

Konten Meme Sebagai Media Terkini Sebagai Upaya Edukasi dan Sosialisasi Anti Korupsi pada Generasi Muda Indonesia

The rise of corruption cases in Indonesia is considered increasingly concerning. This condition over time will affect the mentality of the younger generation in a negative direction and form a deep-rooted culture of corruption. Indonesian youth are the next golden generation of the nation who must have a strong mentality and high integrity. This realization can be done through anti-corruption education based on the latest social media content. The formulation of the problem studied in this study is the potential of meme content as the latest media for anti-corruption education and socialization in Indonesia and how meme content works as a medium for anti-corruption education and socialization. This research was prepared using a qualitative approach and is included in the type of literature research. The results of the research found are that the potential use of meme content as an anti-corruption education medium is considered quite high. Based on this potential, meme content included in social media can be an anti-corruption education tool for the younger generation. The way meme content works as an educational medium is done through the creation of pages that are integrated with the participation of the government, academics, and society in general.

INVOLVEMENT OF CELEBRITIES IN YOUTH PROGRAMS: A CASE STUDY OF THE ENTERTAINMENT-EDUCATION APPROACH AT THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

Indonesian youth can potentially be agents of change but also as a development problem. This article looks at the potential youth have to overcome the problems young people face. The Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia has a communication strategy. Development of communication is carried out by implementing an entertainment-education (EE) approach to youth empowerment. Entertainment education in youth development by the Ministry of Youth through a popular culture approach invites celebrities. The method used is directly observing youth programs and activities from a literature study. Entertainment Education, or the edutainment approach, combines participatory communication strategies and the diffusion communication model. The results of the EE approach involving celebrities gain broader and greater access to information and youth involvement. EE, as a model of social and behavioral change, has been proven to turn young people into agents of change.

Short Studies: An Overview of Empowering Global Maritime Technology on Indonesia Seaweed Industries Innovations in 2045

<span lang="EN-ID">Republic of Indonesia as an archipelagic state actor within the international system plays its significant role to build, secure, and use its maritime domain in the most strategic sense to protect and advance its national interests within the cooperative, competitive, and conflictual setting at the world stage. In order to reach the 2045 vision, Indonesia as the world's maritime axis in Golden Indonesia 2045, the realization of this vision cannot be carried out without the help of technological advances. </span><span lang="EN-ID">Younger generation as human resources also plays an important role to support this mission. This research is using a qualitative study based on open sources data using the strategic policy as the unit of analysis. Furthermore, the study results show several strategic policies that were compiled based on the 9 main agendas from the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment of the Republic of Indonesia; linking to technology and innovation needed. The strategic policies using PEST analysis, empower Indonesian youth and seaweed cultivation towards 2045 were analysed in these studies. This research presents several recommendations that can be implemented in encouraging the interest of the younger generation as the main actors in realizing Indonesia's World Maritime Axis in 2045 through the latest technology </span>

LITERATURE REVIEW OF BULLYING ASSESSMENT : A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE INVENTORY OF BULLYING SCALE IN SCHOOLS

Bullying is still a serious problem in Indonesia. The impact of bullying on its victims is very real. Meanwhile, on average, educators, especially guidance counselors, education staff, and parents only become aware of bullying after it has happened. If early detection efforts are made, the case can be anticipated earlier. This is because there are no measurement instruments that can assist the counseling teacher in detecting cases of bullying that occur easily and on a large scale. So it is necessary to digitize the bullying scale instrument. Instruments in the form of self-reports are the most commonly used method in collecting data to assess bullying phenomena. This method has several advantages. The Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire (OBVQ) is one of the most widely used instruments to measure the prevalence of bullying worldwide. This questionnaire provides students with a clear definition of bullying that includes three important characteristics: (1) intent to harm others; (2) repetitive behavior; and (3) the power imbalance between victims and perpetrators. The OBVQ can be adapted into a bullying scale inventory that is appropriate to the conditions and culture in Indonesia so that it can be used to detect bullying phenomena that occur in Indonesian youth, especially at school.

SVR (Self-Video Recording) Technique to Enhance Self-Confidence in English Speaking Proficiency

This explanatory sequential mixed-method study tackles the English language proficiency challenge faced by non-English major students, emphasizing the critical role of the college phase in shaping the pre-professional skills of Indonesian youth. It aims to assess whether the Self-Video Recording (SVR) technique can boost the self-confidence of them when speaking English. The research directly assesses first-year students at Universitas Tidar. The primary focus is on evaluating SVR's positive impact on self-assurance in English communication. Based on the data compiled, there is a consistent trend in the responses from students who participated in both the questionnaire and the interview. Out of the 65 students, it was reported that their confidence levels increased after undergoing the interventions carried out by the research team. This indicates that the majority of students who reacted positively to the role-play exercises and the implementation of the SVR technique to enhance their confidence in speaking English are likely the same group of students. Hence, it is plausible to consider that the research participants who observed only a slight improvement cannot be solely attributed to external factors but may also be influenced by internal factors, such as a lack of interest in speaking English and other related considerations.

Correlation among game addiction, achievement emotion, and learning motivation: A study of Indonesian youth in the context of e-learning system

This study investigated the correlation between game addiction, achievement emotions, and motivation in the e-learning context. This research collected data through an online questionnaire that briefly explained the study’s aim, demographic questions, the Game Addiction Scale (GAS), the e-Learning Achievement Emotion Questionnaire (eLAEQ), and the e-Learning Motivation Scale (eLMS). 607 high school, undergraduate, and graduate students participated in this study — Data analysis involved the utilization of structural equation modeling. The study findings reveal that game addiction substantially impacts positive and negative emotions and intrinsic and extrinsic learning motivations. Moreover, positive emotions significantly affect intrinsic and extrinsic learning motivations. Conversely, negative emotions have a substantial impact on intrinsic learning motivation but not on extrinsic learning motivation.

Why they do not care? Exploring young Indonesians' low participation in proenvironmental activities

PurposeYouths are known as a challenging group to be engaged in environmental programs due to their fickle characteristic. This study would like to offer Global South and developing countries' perspectives by using Indonesia as a case study. This study gives a lesson about the top-down approach in Indonesia's proenvironmental program and its trajectories toward youth participation.Design/methodology/approachUsing a case study approach, this article tries to deeply understand the issues happening in Indonesia, particularly among the young people living in several cities in Indonesia. The author was helped by the first participant, a student with experience with air pollution campaigns. Using snowball approach, the authors was helped by the first participant to contact with her friends from different cities to join as the participant in this research. To obtain their dynamic perspectives, the researcher conducted three focus group discussions via Zoom, each with a duration of 1.5–2 h. The researcher asked for their written permission to be participants through WhatsApp text and then verbally via Zoom video call. This research was done during the lockdown status of COVID-19 pandemic; thus, it was advised to do every research activity online. Based on their experience, the participants were divided into three groups: volunteers, influencers and university students aged 18–21. These Focus Group Discussion (FGD) results were transcribed and coded into behavior, peer support and knowledge by the author.FindingsThis study found that youths in Indonesia are concerned about the community's perspective on the environment; thus, their behavior will mirror others as part of a collectivist society. Parents, friends and the community are their role models when practicing proenvironmental behavior. Next, environmental education should be embedded in school curricula and religious centers. In addition, they should apply an open and democratic approach to reach youths' participation effectively. Programs and curricula with a top-down approach should be avoided to maintain sustainable actions. Last, there is an urgent need to develop citizens' literacy about environmental issues because it will highly influence young generations.Research limitations/implicationsThere should be more discussion on developing environmental knowledge for citizens at large. First, the next research should focus on the curricula development in formal and nonformal organisations, focusing on youths' voices during the process. In a proenvironmental program, honoring and prioritizing youth voices is central to youth work. Second, there should be further research on using a democratic approach for building conversation and discussion on environmental issues rather than a top-down approach. Further, researchers must focus on Indonesians' literacy in general, especially older and mature citizens, since their perspective will affect youths' behavior in the long term. These positive attitudes cannot be perceived and sustained if the community comments negatively toward proenvironmental behavior. Last, there is a lack of exploration to the influencers group to show their differences with other groups. Other researchers could further explore this in the future.Practical implicationsMultiple approaches must be used continuously to ask and seek youths' opinions, listen to what youths want and then prioritize them in the program. Rather than using programmatic design and delivery to shape social attitudes and behavior, campaigners should discuss with youths and influencers on creating their campaigns rather than maintain the program's sustainability. Environmental campaign messages should integrate with creative storytelling to build engagement with young people. By implementing this, youths could share their expressions using photography, narration, music, etc.Originality/valueIndonesia becomes a significant case study for this research due to its political and cultural system. Indonesia is known as a paternalistic and corporatist country where the practice of citizenship is challenged by the issue of power dynamics and imbalance. Therefore, a top-down communication is a common practice to create a quick-fix solution to foster productivity. Further, Indonesia has an environmental problem which made it vital for climate study. Globally, Indonesia ranks third in greenhouse gas emission after China and India. Recently, its capital city, Jakarta, is ranked as the worst-polluted city in the world.

Does pre-employment card program improve Indonesian youth labor market performance in pandemic era?

Does pre-employment card program improve Indonesian youth labor market performance in pandemic era?

Youth Participation in Religious Activities and Nation Character Development in Indonesia

Almost every religion involves youth participation in activities; signifying growing awareness of the need for youths in the continuity of religious practices and vice versa, as young people depend on religion as a basis for good character in facing the challenges of their time. This study examines youth participation in understanding religion, especially Islam, and why participating in religious activities establishes itself in the context of migratory or young migrants. In doing so, this study explores the what, why and how forms of youth participation in such religious activities contribute to the development of national character. Further to this, youth participation in the Hijrah Fest is in line with the theory of a relational development system where relationships that occur between individuals such as youths in particular strengthen each other to form an independent hijrah community. Using qualitative methods, this study found that the Hijrah Fest is a social capital for the community, whose activities encourage many young people to be independent, work together and develop good morals. This is in line with the state's goal of developing the character of Indonesian youth. Hijrah Fest is also supports the vision of the Indonesian government in realizing a sovereign, independent youth personalities through such collaboration. Keywords: Youth participation, religion, hijrah fest, religious moderation, nation character.

Konsep Pendidikan Karakter dalam Kitab Ta`Limul Muta`Aallim Karya Imam Az-Zarnuji dan Relevansinya Terhadap Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar

Education is a knowledge, skills, and attitudes that must be possessed by every student, and especially Character Education that must also be embedded in the souls of students, many students do not know their character and violate good ethics. The reality that is currently happening is really sad, "The moral degradation of the younger generation" seems to be a series of sentences that are appropriate to describe the condition or moral behavior of the millennial young generation in the current era. Many Indonesian youths behave abnormally, such as fighting between friends, lack of respect for their parents, even murder, theft, and sex crimes. This research is a qualitative research in the nature of library research (library research). In order to obtain valid research results, it is necessary to select sources, both primary and secondary data sources. The primary data source of this research is the book "Ta`limul Muta``alim" by Imam Az-Zarnuji. While the secondary data source is the Independent Study Ministry of Education and Culture independent study curriculum documents relating to relevant character education. The concept of character education in the book Ta`limul Mutaàllim by Imam Az-Zarnuji is the intention to seek knowledge, choose knowledge, teachers and friends, echo knowledge and Ulama, sincerity, continuity, and enthusiasm, learning methods, tawakkal, and wara` while studying. The relevance of Character Education in the book Ta`limul Muta`allim by Imam Az-Zarnuji with the Independent Study Curriculum, namely accepting (choosing knowledge, teachers and friends), carrying out (sincerity, continuity, and enthusiasm), appreciating (extending knowledge and scholars), living ( learning methods), and practice (tawakkal and wara` when studying).