https://jurnal.stainwsamawa.ac.id/index.php/munawwarah <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><img style="float: left; width: 200px; margin-top: 8px; margin-right: 10px; border: 2px solid #184B80;" src="https://i.ibb.co.com/j3KDW0W/journal-Thumbnail-en-US.jpg" alt="" /></strong><strong>Al-Munawwarah : Jurnal Pendidikan Islam</strong> is published by P3M STAI Nahdlatul Wathan Samawa Sumbawa Besar. This journal contains studies of Islamic Education covering Islamic education, Islamic thought, Islamic education management, and other Islamic studies.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Al-Munawwarah : Jurnal Pendidikan Islam is published twice a year, in March and September.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The editors invite academics, lecturers, and researchers to contribute to this journal. The languages ​​used are Indonesian, English, and Arabic.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This journal provides open access to anyone so that the information and findings in these articles are useful for everyone. This journal's article content can be accessed and <strong>downloaded for free, free of charg</strong>e, following the <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">creative commons license</a> used. However, suppose the data in this article is used as material in article writing or anything else. In that case, you must quote and include the article author's name in the item being made.</p> <p><strong>ISSN (Print)</strong> : <a href="https://issn.brin.go.id/terbit/detail/1436090635" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2088-8503</a> | <strong>ISSN (Online)</strong> : <a href="https://issn.brin.go.id/terbit/detail/1521626117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2621-8046</a></p> Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Nahdlatul Wathan Samawa Sumbawa Besar en-US Al-Munawwarah : Jurnal Pendidikan Islam 2088-8503 https://jurnal.stainwsamawa.ac.id/index.php/munawwarah/article/view/439 <p><em>Character education is a fundamental aspect in shaping the character and civilization of a dignified nation, as mandated by the Indonesian National Education System Law (SISDIKNAS) No. 20 of 2003. However, reality shows the existence of a moral crisis among adolescents, exacerbated by the negative impacts of technological and informational developments. In response to this challenge, SMA Negeri 4 Padang has implemented an innovative character education program based on tahfizh and motivational lectures, known as “Pendekar Takesi.” This program, which has been running since 2018, aims to develop students’ spiritual, moral, and academic potential, as well as strengthen their religious identity.This study aims to analyze in depth the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the “Pendekar Takesi” program at SMA Negeri 4 Padang. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through observations, interviews with the principal, vice principal for curriculum, program coordinators, and students, as well as documentation studies. Data validity was ensured through methodological and source triangulation. The findings indicate that the “Pendekar Takesi” program is well-planned, involving all school stakeholders, and designed to integrate the character values of the Profil Pelajar Pancasila (Pancasila Student Profile). Its implementation includes weekly tahfizh Al-Qur’an activities in class and monthly or semester-based motivational lectures in the school hall, facilitated by teachers and guest speakers. Program evaluation is conducted periodically at the end of each semester, with outcomes contributing to students’ Islamic Education grades. Although the program has succeeded in enhancing students’ tahfizh abilities and learning motivation, challenges remain, including funding, the availability of qualified tahfizh teachers, and limited student interest. Solutions implemented include optimizing school funds, empowering students as peer mentors, and providing continuous motivation. The “Pendekar Takesi” program has proven effective in fostering students who are faithful, intelligent, and high-achieving, making it a relevant model for replication in other schools with local contextual adjustments.</em></p> Abdulimei Hidayat Afnibar Afnibar Muhammad Zalnur Copyright (c) 2025 AbduliMei, Afnibar Afnibar, Muhammad Zalnur https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-09-30 2025-09-30 17 2 14 29 10.35964/almunawwarah.v17i2.439 https://jurnal.stainwsamawa.ac.id/index.php/munawwarah/article/view/429 <p>This study aims to analyze the relationship between soft skills and career planning among students. Soft skills are believed to play an important role in helping students design their careers. The method used in this study is Pearson's correlation test to measure the degree of relationship between the two variables. The analysis results show that there is a significant and positive relationship between soft skills and career planning among students, with a correlation coefficient value of 0.671 (p=0.001), which indicates a strong relationship. This finding supports the hypothesis that mastery of soft skills can enhance students' readiness in planning their future careers. This study suggests that universities should focus more attention on developing soft skills through various educational programs and activities that support students' career readiness.</p> Muhammad Nikman Naser Yopi Azhari Jayadi Devi Haryani Putri Septya Pransisca Iktibar Iktibar Copyright (c) 2025 Muhammad Nikman Naser, Yopi Azhari Jayadi, Devi Haryani Putri, Septya Pransisca, Iktibar Iktibar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-09-30 2025-09-30 17 2 1 13 10.35964/almunawwarah.v17i2.429