Dormitory Life and the Internalization of Religious Moderation in Pesantren Education

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This study examines the role of dormitory life in the internalization of religious moderation within pesantren education. In Islamic boarding schools, dormitory life represents a unique educational environment where students not only receive formal classroom instruction but also experience communal living that shapes their moral character and social attitudes. This environment provides an important space for the development of moderation values such as tolerance, cooperation, and respect for diversity. This research employed a qualitative case study approach conducted at Pondok Pesantren Al-Ansor Manunggang Julu in Padangsidimpuan. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation involving pesantren leaders, teachers, dormitory supervisors, and students. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that dormitory life plays a significant role in developing moderation values among students through daily interaction, shared responsibilities, and communal religious activities. Students learn to cooperate, respect differences, and resolve conflicts through dialogue and mutual understanding. These social experiences contribute to the formation of moderate religious attitudes characterized by tolerance, empathy, and balanced religious perspectives.