IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AWWALUSSANAH PROGRAM AS A MEANS OF ADAPTATION FOR NEW STUDENTS IN THE AN-NUR LEMPUING OKI ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

JKPI: Jurnal Konseling Pendidikan Islam P–ISSN: 2655-9692 E-ISSN: 2746-5977 Vol.7, No. 1, Januari 2026 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AWWALUSSANAH PROGRAM AS A MEANS OF ADAPTATION FOR NEW STUDENTS IN THE ANNUR LEMPUING OKI ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT *1 Indra Ari Irvan, 2Amilda, 3Mardeli *1,2,3 UIN Raden Fatah Palembang *1 2 Email: , , 3 Abstract Islamic boarding schools are educational institutions that play a crucial role in nurturing future generations who are not only intellectually intelligent but also possess strong religious values. The process of adapting new students to the unique and structured rules and culture of an Islamic boarding school is of utmost importance. Inadequate adaptation can hinder students' success in adapting to boarding school life. The research problem focuses on how the Awwalussanah Programme functions as a means of adaptation for new students at the An-Nur Lempuing OKI Islamic Boarding School and the factors influencing the programme's effectiveness. The research objective is to describe and analyse the implementation of the programme in relation to the adaptation process of new students. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a descriptive approach. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation from key informants such as the Head of Education, supervisors, teachers, and new students. Data analysis was conducted through reduction, presentation, verification, and drawing conclusions, with data validity tested using source triangulation and techniques. The results of the study indicate that the Awwalussanah Program is effective as a means of adaptation for new students, although there are challenges such as time constraints and the diversity of students' backgrounds, which influence the adaptation process. This program helps students adjust to the boarding school environment through various orientation activities and mentoring. The Awwalussanah Programme plays a significant role in facilitating the adaptation process for new students at the An-Nur Lempuing OKI Islamic Boarding School, with recommendations for improving time management and adopting an inclusive approach in programme implementation. Despite the challenges, the programme successfully creates a more conducive environment for new students to adapt to boarding school life. Keywords: Implementation, Awwalussanah Programme, New Student Adaptation Abstrak Pondok pesantren merupakan lembaga pendidikan yang memiliki peran penting dalam mencetak generasi penerus yang tidak hanya cerdas secara intelektual, tetapi juga memiliki nilai-nilai agama yang kuat. kebutuhan pentingnya proses adaptasi santri baru di lingkungan pondok pesantren yang memiliki aturan dan budaya yang khas dan terstruktur. Adaptasi yang kurang optimal dapat menghambat keberhasilan santri dalam mengikuti kehidupan pesantren. Permasalahan penelitian difokuskan pada bagaimana 771 Lisensi Creative Commons Atribusi 4.0 Internasional pelaksanaan Program Awwalussanah berfungsi sebagai sarana adaptasi santri baru di Pondok Pesantren An-Nur Lempuing OKI serta faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi efektivitas program tersebut. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis pelaksanaan program terhadap proses adaptasi santri baru. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi dari informan utama seperti kepala bagian Pendidikan, pengasuh, ustadz/ustadzah dan santri baru. Analisis data dilakukan melalui reduksi, penyajian, verifikasi, dan penarikan kesimpulan, dengan uji keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi sumber dan Teknik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Program Awwalussanah berjalan efektif sebagai sarana adaptasi santri baru, walaupun terdapat kendala seperti keterbatasan waktu dan keberagaman latar belakang santri yang mempengaruhi proses adaptasi. Program ini membantu santri untuk menyesuaikan diri dengan lingkungan pondok pesantren melalui berbagai kegiatan orientasi dan pendampingan. Program Awwalussanah berperan signifikan dalam membantu proses adaptasi santri baru di Pondok Pesantren An-Nur Lempuing OKI dengan rekomendasi peningkatan manajemen waktu dan pendekatan inclusif dalam pelaksanaan program. meskipun ada tantangan, program ini berhasil menciptakan lingkungan yang lebih kondusif bagi santri baru untuk beradaptasi dengan kehidupan pesantren. Kata kunci: Pelaksanaan, Program Awwalussanah, Adaptasi Santri Baru INTRODUCTION Islamic boarding schools are the oldest Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia, whose existence has been deeply rooted in the social structure of society long before the modern schooling system was introduced by the Dutch colonial government. Historically, pesantren have not only functioned as institutions for the transmission of Islamic knowledge, but also as centers for character building, morality, and social-religious leadership (Traditional and Modern Islamic Education in the Midst of the Challenges of the Third Millennium). From a sociological perspective, pesantren can be understood as community-based educational institutions that integrate cognitive, affective, and psychomotor dimensions into a unified Islamic value system. This educational model not only transfers knowledge but also instills religious habits that shape the character of santri (students) holistically.In its development, Islamic boarding schools have undergone significant transformations, especially since the 20th century when the modernization of Islamic education began systematically. Some Islamic boarding schools maintain the Salafiyah model, which focuses on the study of classical Islamic texts as the core of the curriculum, while others adopt a formal education system with a national curriculum without abandoning the character of Islamic boarding schools. This transformation gave birth to a modern pesantren model that integrates formal education and a boarding system (Tradisi Pesantren: Studi tentang Pandangan Hidup Kyai). This integration reflects the adaptive ability of pesantren in responding to social changes while maintaining the continuity of Islamic scholarly traditions (Islamic Education in Indonesia).One institution that implements this integrative model is the An-Nur Lempuing Islamic Boarding School. This pesantren carries the concept of majma'ul bahrain, which is a combination of the salafiyah education system and the modern education system. Structurally, formal 772 learning follows the national curriculum standards, while the lives of the students are regulated through a boarding school system with strict discipline, habitual congregational worship, the use of foreign languages, and the internalization of values of manners and morals. This model is in line with the concept of religious-based character education that emphasizes habituation as a strategy for internalizing values (Lickona, 1991). Therefore, professional (...truncated)