Implementation of Tawhid Values in Islamic Education: A Rahmatan lil-'Alamin Islamic Theology Perspective

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of tawhid values in Islamic education from the perspective of Rahmatan lil-'Alamin Islamic Theology (TIRA) at MTs Negeri 1 Bandar Lampung. The study is motivated by the gap between students' cognitive understanding of Islamic teachings and the actual internalization of tawhid values in their social behavior, despite the implementation of various religious programs within the madrasah. A qualitative approach with a case study design was employed. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving the principal, Islamic Religious Education teachers, Aqidah Akhlak teachers, homeroom teachers, and students selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis followed the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, consisting of data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing, while data validity was ensured through source, technique, and time triangulation. The findings reveal that the implementation of tawhid values has been integrated into learning activities, religious habituation programs, and the school culture. However, the internalization of these values into students' daily social behavior has not yet reached an optimal level due to internal and external influencing factors. The study demonstrates that the TIRA perspective provides an integrative educational framework that connects spiritual, pedagogical, and social dimensions in fostering students' religious character. The novelty of this research lies in the development of the Rahmatan lil-'Alamin Islamic Theology (TIRA) framework as an integrative paradigm for implementing tawhid values within the culture of Islamic schools, linking classroom learning, religious habituation, teacher role modeling, and students' social interactions into a unified educational model. This framework contributes conceptually to the advancement of Islamic education by emphasizing that tawhid should function not only as a theological doctrine but also as the foundation for developing socially responsible, moderate, and humanistic Muslim individuals.