STRENGTHENING RELIGIOUS MODERATION THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE IN ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOLS

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Religious moderation has become a crucial issue in maintaining social harmony within diverse societies, particularly in the context of Islamic education. This study aims to examine the implementation of religious moderation values through community service activities in Islamic boarding schools. The program was conducted in Pondok Pesantren Al-Ansor Manunggang Julu and Pondok Pesantren Darul Istiqomah Huta Padang, involving students as primary participants. A participatory approach was employed through mentoring, training, and habituation activities integrated into daily boarding school life. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation during the implementation of the program. This approach emphasizes experiential learning as an effective method for internalizing values in educational settings. The results indicate that students experienced significant improvement in understanding and practicing religious moderation values, particularly in terms of tolerance, balance, and inclusive social interaction. The structured programs combined with continuous habituation contributed to the development of moderate and socially responsive attitudes among students. This study concludes that community service-based approaches are effective in strengthening religious moderation in Islamic boarding schools. The findings provide practical implications for developing sustainable, context-based strategies to promote social cohesion and inclusive religious understanding.