https://ejournal.uiidalwa.ac.id/index.php/al-jadwa <p>Al Jadwa: Jurnal Studi Islam (ISSN: <a href="https://portal.issn.org/resource/ISSN/2809-2783" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2809-2783</a>,e-ISSN: <a href="https://portal.issn.org/resource/ISSN/2808-4128" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2808-4128</a>), published annually in March and September by Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda’wah, emphasises Islamic disciplines as the central topics. The journal publishes research on Islamic education, economics, management, politics, and other Islamic disciplines. Researchers, scholars, and practitioners passionate about Islamic Studies are invited to submit their scholarly thoughts and findings, following the details outlined in the “Author’s Guidelines” section.</p> Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda'wah Bangil Pasuruan Jawa Timur en-US Al-Jadwa: Jurnal Studi Islam 2809-2783 https://ejournal.uiidalwa.ac.id/index.php/al-jadwa/article/view/3310 <p>Amidst the current wave of modernization, challenges arise in preserving the traditional values that form the foundation of <em>pesantren </em>(Islamic boarding school) education. This study aims to examine how symbolic interactions between students and caregivers at the <em>Pesantren</em> Darullughah Wadda’wah (Dalwa) in Pasuruan contribute to the formation of the students' character and identity. Using a qualitative approach with descriptive-analytical methods, data were obtained through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that symbolic interactions manifested through symbols such as the call "Abuya," gestures of respect, and daily rituals shape the social world of students based on five main values: sincerity, honesty, devotion, togetherness, and wisdom. These values are reproduced consistently through daily practices and become pillars of character education based on Islamic values. This study contributes to the development of the sociology of Islamic education through symbolic interactionism between students and caregivers in <em>pesantrens</em>, while also emphasizing the relevance of <em>pesantrens</em> as educational institutions that are adaptive but still rooted in tradition and the meaningfulness of education.</p> Barlian Fajri Naser Ali Abdulghani Copyright (c) 2025 Barlian Fajri, Naser Ali Abdulghani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-08-16 2025-08-16 10.38073/aljadwa.3310