Implementation of the Concept of Khalifah Fil Ardh in Religious Activities at MTs Isthifaiyah Nahdliyah in Pekalongan City

Abstract

This study was motivated by the urgency of internalizing the value of khalifah fil ardh in Islamic educational institutions as a response to the moral crisis, environmental degradation, and weak spiritual awareness among students. The concept of khalifah places humans as representatives of Allah SWT with spiritual, social, and ecological responsibilities, thus requiring an educational model that can integrate these three dimensions into daily practice. This study aims to analyze the implementation of khalifah fil ardh values in religious activities at MTs Isthifaiyah Nahdliyah in Pekalongan City and to identify the factors that support and hinder the internalization process. The research method used a descriptive qualitative approach through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, with data analysis using the Miles and Huberman model. The results show that the implementation of the khalifah value is realized through three main programs, namely worship habits (spiritual dimension), cleanliness and environmental movements (ecological dimension), and religious social activities (social dimension). These programs have proven to be effective in shaping the discipline, social awareness, and ecological awareness of students. Supporting factors include the leadership of the madrasah principal, teacher commitment, religious culture, and community involvement, while the main obstacles include time constraints, the influence of digital media, and minimal infrastructure. This study concludes that the internalization of khalifah fil ardh values can be optimized through continuous habit formation and direct experience, but requires adequate institutional and environmental support.