PENGEMBANGAN KARAKTER SISWA MTs N 2 MEDAN STUDI LIVING AL-QUR’AN (TAFSIR QS. LUQMAN: 12-19)

This study discusses the character development of students at MTs Negeri 2 Medan through the Living Qur'an approach by making QS. Luqman verses 12–19 as the basis for character education values. This study is motivated by the importance of strengthening students' characters amidst technological developments, social changes, and various moral challenges faced by adolescents. QS. Luqman verses 12–19 contain comprehensive educational principles, ranging from gratitude, monotheism, respect for parents, awareness of Allah's supervision, implementation of worship, amar ma'ruf nahi munkar , patience, humility, to communication ethics. This study uses a qualitative approach with the Living Qur'an method . Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation of religious practices and character development of students at MTs Negeri 2 Medan. Data analysis was carried out through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that the values of QS. Luqman verses 12–19 can be contextualized in the formation of student character through the habit of worship, teacher role models, respect for parents and educators, fostering discipline, social awareness, patience, humility, and the habit of speaking politely. Thus, Living Qur'an not only positions the Qur'an as a text to be read and understood, but as a source of values that are brought to life in students' daily behavior.