The Value of the Pancasila Student Profile in the Novel Merdeka Sejak Hati by Ahmad Fuadi and Its Relevance to the Value of Islamic Religious Education

This study aims to identify the values of the Pancasila Student Profile in the novel Merdeka Sejak Hati by Ahmad Fuadi and to examine their relevance to the values of Islamic religious education. The background of this research is the moral decline among students caused by the rapid flow of information and technology, which demands a reform in character education. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method with a library research approach, using the novel as the object of study. Data were collected through documentation and analyzed using content analysis. The findings reveal that the novel contains Pancasila Student Profile values such as faith and devotion to God, global diversity, mutual cooperation, independence, critical thinking, and creativity. All of these values are closely related to the principles of Islamic education, which include aqidah (faith), sharia (Islamic law), and akhlaq (ethics). In conclusion, Merdeka Sejak Hati not only reflects character values aligned with the Pancasila Student Profile but also serves as a relevant medium for Islamic education, contributing to the formation of students who are religious, morally upright, and nationally conscious.