Strengthening Religious Culture at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah to Prevent Radicalism in Students' Early

Radicalism poses a significant challenge to national development and social integration in Indonesia, particularly in education. This article explores concrete strategies for strengthening religious culture to prevent radicalism among students from an early age. The study employs a descriptive qualitative field research method, utilizing data collection techniques such as observation, interviews, and documentation. This research examines the implementation of religious culture at MI Miftahul Akhlaqiyah Semarang and identifies strategies for reinforcing religious culture to combat radicalism among students. The findings indicate that practices such as congregational prayers, Qur'an recitation, and the instillation of noble moral values play a crucial role in strengthening students' religious identity and shielding them from radical ideology. Support from families, communities, and madrasah policies grounded in spiritual values also contribute to this effort despite secular influences and excessive gadget use. Therefore, it is essential to enhance educational policies that integrate religious values, promote active family involvement in character development, and adopt adaptive learning strategies that align with digital advancements to ensure the effective and sustainable internalization of spiritual values.