This study examines the role of Dayah (Islamic traditional educational institutions) in shaping the moral character of the Muslim community in Aceh. Dayah plays a significant role in developing the character and morals of society through an educational approach based on religious values. This research aims to analyze the concept of moral development implemented in Salafi Dayah, the methods used, and their impact on the character formation of students (santri). The research methodology employed is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and literature review. The findings indicate that Salafi Dayah in Aceh utilize a learning approach based on classical Islamic texts (kitab kuning), moral mentoring, and strict supervision in the daily lives of students to instill strong morals. Moral development in Salafi Dayah focuses not only on intellectual aspects but also on spirituality, ethics, and profound Islamic values. Consequently, Salafi Dayah contribute significantly to creating a generation with noble character, capable of facing moral challenges in the modern era.
Azhari et al. (Fri,) studied this question.