KITAB KUNING DAN PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER RELIGIUS MUSLIM INDONESIA
Abstract
Abstract: This article examines kitab kuning (lit. yellow books: i.e,
traditional or classical Islamic texts taught in pesantrens) and the formation
of the religious character of Muslims in Indonesia. The study of religious
character values in the 'kitab kuning' was carried out at the State Madrasah
Aliyah of the Religious Program (MANPK) MAN 1 Yogyakarta. MAPK
provides additional 'kitab kuning' class to students so that they can become
superior students in religious insight, nationality and the formation of
Muslim character in Indonesia. Therefore, this study is important to
determine the formation of Muslim character in Indonesia through learning
the 'kitab kuning'. Using qualitative approach, this field research used
interviews, observation and documentation in data collection. The result is
that the 'kitab kuning' namely Ta'lim al-Muta'allim influences the formation
of religious character values for Indonesian Muslims. These character
values include; (1) maintaining knowledge, (2) respecting teachers and
friends, (3) glorifying books, diligently studying and worshiping, (4)
avoiding arrogance and humiliating others, (5) being patience in learning
and discussion, (6) maintaining integrity (upholding the value of honesty),
and (7) being responsible.