The Role of Baitul Arqom In Building the Character of University Students of Muhammadiyah Pekajangan Pekalongan

Abstract

This article discusses the role of Baitul Arqom in Building the character of University Students Of Muhammadiyah Pekajangan Pekalongan. This article was written using a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques such as observation, documentation study and interviews. Through this method, this article found that Baitul Arqom was very instrumental in Building the character of the students of the University of Muhammadiyah Pekajangan, Pekalongan, both in terms of religion, science, social life and leadership. The formation of religious character is shown by changing the character of students to be more obedient in worship such as prayer in congregation, especially the dawn prayer, tadarus, and tahajud prayer. The formation of scientific characters is shown by changing the character of students to be more have a high ethos of learning, but it also makes students think moderate, not fanatical which actually makes the ice in thinking. The formation of social community character is shown by the change in the character of students to become more caring, charitable, communicative and so on. The formation of leadership character is shown by changing the character of students more confident to appear in public, able to manage groups and be active in organizations.