Development of a Character Education Model at Pondok Pesantren Riyadhul Muhibbin, Balangan Regency During The Covid-19 Pandemic

The purpose of this study is to accurately and authentically explain character building at the Pondok Pesantren Riyadhul Muhibbin in Balangan Regency, South Kalimantan Province, during Covid-19 Pandemic, as well models used process. qualitative descriptive method was applied investigation. data for came from interviews with caretaker's head, who served primary source information, ustadz priests, 25 students their parents. Documentation supporting observations form passive participation observations. education paradigm pesantren reflects inspirational contribution Tuan Guru Sekumpul, KH. Muhammad Zaini al-Banjari, a renowned figure excellent scholar. He made an idol santri so that his example, childhood becoming charismatic preacher 1990s, might influence formation by emphasizing akhlakul karimah, which became common habit formed humanity's collective conscience.