The Role of Islamic Education Based on a Culture of Sustainability in Shaping Students' Environmentally Conscientious Character

Abstrak

This study examines the role of Islamic education based on a culture of sustainability in developing environmentally conscious character in students in response to the escalating global ecological crisis. Using qualitative methods based on a literature review, this study examines Islamic literature, character education theory, and the concept of a culture of sustainability relevant to current educational practices. The results indicate that fundamental Islamic principles, such as the role of humans as leaders on earth, the principle of balance (mizan), trustworthiness (amanah), goodness (ihsan), and the prohibition of causing harm (fasad), provide a strong ethical foundation for fostering ecological awareness and moral responsibility towards the environment. These principles can be integrated through an integrative curriculum, teacher role models, the promotion of environmentally friendly behaviors, and sustainability programs such as waste management, water conservation, religious hygiene practices, and the green school movement. The implementation of a culture of sustainability in schools and Islamic boarding schools has been shown to support the development of consistent ecological behavior in students. However, this study also identified several obstacles, including limited facilities, educator competency, and policy support. Overall, this research confirms that integrating Islamic values with sustainable practices can create an effective educational ecosystem for developing environmentally conscious character, while simultaneously strengthening Islamic education's contribution to sustainable development in the future.