Strengthening Elementary Students’ Character through Aceh Local Wisdom-Based Islamic Education: A Literature Study on Jak Beut

Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in elementary schools has an important role in shaping children's character. However, the material, which is often textual, does not associate religious values with the local culture around the child. This study examines how the integration of local Acehnese wisdom through the traditional program "Jak Beut" can strengthen students' character education. Through a literature review of various sources, the research highlights the potential of "Jak Beut" as a vehicle for character learning that combines Islamic values and Acehnese culture contextually. This program has proven to be effective in instilling discipline, cooperation, respect, and religious values in the social context of Acehnese children. However, the sustainability and development of this learning model requires synergistic support between formal education and local traditions, as well as policies that favour cultural preservation. This research underlines the urgency of strengthening holistic character education with an integrative approach based on local wisdom to shape the religious and cultural personality of students