LEADERSHIP OF THE MADRASAH HEAD IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAMIC CULTURE AT MTsN 4 WEST ACEH

Abstract

This research discusses the application of Islamic culture at MTsN 4 West Aceh. Even though it has been implemented, there are still students who lack discipline in implementing Islamic culture, such as not participating in congregational prayers, not maintaining cleanliness, and being impolite in communicating. The aim of this research is to determine the planning, implementation and obstacles faced by school principals in developing Islamic culture in madrasas. This research used qualitative methods with 14 research subjects. The research results show that the school principal has prepared regulations, provided facilities, and continued existing Islamic cultural programs. Implementation includes monitoring student discipline, students respecting teachers, employees, guests and fellow madrasah environment, having noble character according to religious guidance, law and customs, wearing neat and clean madrasah uniforms, attending midday prayers in congregation, maintaining personal hygiene, class and environment, participating in social activities, not taking people's things that do not belong to them, not speaking foul language, and not touching members of the opposite sex who are not their mahram as well as providing adequate facilities and infrastructure and ensuring that existing Islamic cultural programs continue to run. The obstacles faced include challenges from students, environmental influences, and obstacles from madrasah.