The Dynamics of Congregational Dhuha Prayer as a Support for Group Guidance in Discipline Building for Commuter Students in Islamic Boarding School-Based Schools

Abstract

Student discipline is a fundamental aspect of character education, yet conventional approaches relying on punishment often fail to build students internal awareness. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the "Congregational Dhuha Prayer Movement" program integrated as a group guidance service medium in transforming student disciplinary behavior at An Nawari Madrasah. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques were carried out through participant observation, in-depth interviews with guidance counselors and students with disciplinary records, and daily attendance documentation studies. The results showed that the integration of Dhuha worship with group guidance dynamics was able to significantly transform student behavior. The transformation occurs through two mechanisms: the internalization of spiritual values that provide peace of mind (thumaninah) and the social aspect where peer support is formed to attend on time. This program is proven to reduce lateness rates and increase student compliance with school rules. It can be concluded that the Islamic Guidance and Counseling approach through the habituation of sunnah worship is effective as a humanist preventive and curative strategy in dealing with student disciplinary problems.