EXPLORING THE MULTIFACETED SPIRITUAL IDENTITIES OF ULU AL-'AZMI FIGURES IN CONTEMPORARY ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOLS

: School is an institute that not only develops children's intellect and intelligence, but also teaches emotional intelligence and life skills. Students in boarding schools face various life challenges such as increased academic pressure, social and cultural obligations, financial constraints as well as a rigorous curriculum. This paper aims to explore the strengths and wisdom of Ulul Azmi prophets and apostles so that they can be embedded in the lives of students. This study is based on a descriptive qualitative method using library research. Library research involves the use of literature in the form of books, notes, and research reports from previous studies. Furthermore, this article shows that the values of Ulul 'Azmi include three main dimensions: Firstly, resilience encompasses perseverance in the midst of trials (Dzi Hijr), which indicates the ability to remain strong and resilient in the face of trials and difficulties. Second, steadfastness includes openness to new thoughts and ideas, and winning personality traits that reflect a strong and unyielding attitude in the face of obstacles. Third, perseverance involves the ability to keep trying and not giving up in the face of adversity, with an indicator of strong perseverance being the relentless pursuit of goals. Islamic boarding schools can internalise ulul 'Azmi values through every student's daily activity, which is strengthened by the formation of a sense of responsibility.


Introduction
The challenges of human existence are endless, impacting people of all ages. 1 However, adolescence is the most problematic period for individuals.The storm and stress during this time is rooted in physical changes that bring emotional instability.This indicates a shift from childhood to adulthood, and is experienced by all adolescents, including students who study in Islamic boarding schools (santri).
Santri in boarding schools may encounter several challenges caused by the physiological, psychological, and social implications of their experiences. 2Physiological changes relating to physical growth and maturation of reproductive organs, at both primary and secondary sex levels, emphasize the need for reproductive health education in pesantren. 3To enhance comprehension of psychological changes, it is necessary to outline that emotional instability in adolescents involves managing stress, developing self-identity, and facing existential queries. 4Moreover, it is crucial to elaborate on aspects of social change, such as the adaptability of santri to the pesantren environment, the development of independence, and social interactions that foster character building. 5slamic boarding schools or pesantren, as they are commonly known, are perceived as institutions that prepare the younger generation for their future.Parents trust that their children will receive a high-quality education and develop strong, independent, and proficient knowledge in Islam, thanks to the curriculum that focuses on Islamic values and spirituality.This, in turn, is supposed to create generations that are capable of mastering religious knowledge and conveying the message of the Prophet Muhammad, while preserving the teachings of Islam.However, realizing this goal is not easy.Pesantren have to make breakthroughs in fostering their santri, so that they can strengthen the position of pesantren in creating a quality young generation.
Pesantren is an Islamic educational institution in Indonesia known for its emphasis on religious teachings, character development, and community living.It operates as a boarding school where students, called santri, immerse themselves in studying the Quran, Islamic sciences, and Arabic under the guidance of religious leaders known as kyai.Alongside religious education, pesantrens focus on cultivating virtues, fostering discipline, humility, and community service.These institutions play a crucial role in preserving Islamic traditions, contributing to the moral fabric of society, and providing both religious and basic secular education to students. 6uwakhidah's research shows that pesantren aim to equip their students with the skills to manage life's challenges.The possession of resilience enables individuals to adapt to their circumstances and respond to difficulties, thus increasing their potential. 7Resilience is an individual's ability to develop even in difficult circumstances, and to overcome obstacles that exist in life. 8According to Connor and Davidson, resilience is a trait within an individual that appears in overcoming the difficulties that occur. 9 Resilience can be attained through individuals' positive efforts to adapt. 10It involves self-regulation to achieve emotional stability and mental well-being, even in stressful situations.Resilience can also be seen as the process of adjusting to trauma, stress, and adversity. 11According to Henderson and Milstein, three types of phenomena can elucidate an individual's ability to recover. 12The first is positive developments among individuals residing in high-risk communities.Second is the ability of individuals to continue to function well under pressure and stress.Lastly, an individual's ability to recover from the trauma they have experienced also declines. 13he concept of Ulul 'Azmi is a topic that scholars of tafsir have deeply debated.Interpretations differ on how it relates to traits like patience and steadfastness.According to Imam Fakhr al-Razi in Tafsir al-Kabir, 'azama ( ‫ﻋ‬ ‫ﺰ‬ ‫م‬ ) denotes a person of perseverance, determination, and unwavering will. 14This is in line with the general view of exegetes who identify Ulul 'Azmi as prophets and messengers with an unwavering and resolute will.Conversely, At-Thabari 15 and Ibn Kathir's 16 commentaries portray Ulul 'Azmi as prophets and apostles who demonstrated unwavering commitment and steadfastness while fulfilling their prophecy and apostleship responsibilities, particularly when confronted with baseless accusations from disbelievers.
According to Tafsir Al-Maragi's 17 alternate interpretation, Ulul 'Azmi refer to the principal messengers who had to remain patient amid persecution and rejection from those who denied them.Therefore, within the context of Surah Al-Ahqaf: 35, the guidance for the Prophet to exercise patience is comprehended as a caution against the trials and tribulations that may manifest in the defence of Allah's religion.Moreover, Tafsir Jalalain18 and Al-Azhar elucidate that Ulul 'Azmi represents an individual who possesses unwavering courage, with minimal divergence of opinions.Additionally, Tafsir Al-Azhar highlights that the Prophet was instructed to maintain patience in the midst of adversities and resistance from his community.19

Method
This article makes use of the technique of library research, which involves the analysis of books, notes and research reports from previous studies. 20The primary objective is to establish the views of scholars in classical tafsir, intermediate tafsir and contemporary tafsir, in line with certain hadith narrations, about the qualities and attributes of the prophets and messengers ulul 'azmi.Additionally, this article examines attempts to integrate these principles into the everyday practices of santri who reside in Islamic boarding schools.

Definition of Ulul 'Azmi
The term ulul 'azmi is derived from Arabic and consists of two syllables, ulu and al-'Azm.Ulu is a unique plural word, which lacks a singular form.To express the abstract concept, Arabs commonly use the term zhu ( ‫ذ‬ ُ ‫و‬ ), which means "to have", accompanied by a word representing a creature which has intelligence or which has no intelligence.Al ) or firmness.The term al-'Azm can be understood as firmness or determination There is a strong commitment to accomplish a task or goal.According to Ibn Abbas, ( ‫ا‬ ‫ﻟ‬ ‫ﻌ‬ ‫ﺰ‬ ‫م‬ ) is equivalent to ( ‫ا‬ ‫ﻟ‬ ‫ﺤ‬ ‫ﺰ‬ ‫م‬ ), which means "firmness" or "determination".One of the meanings of ( ‫ا‬ ‫ﻟ‬ ‫ﻌ‬ ‫ﺰ‬ ‫م‬ ) is "significant", "crucial" and "fortitude".Al-Rais gives a more detailed explanation which differs from the interpretations of the two previous scholars.The meaning of al-Azm is when a person seriously plans in himself and is determined to achieve his plan. 22So we can conclude that al-Azm means patience and strong will.
Ulul Azmi refers to a group of five prophets in Islamic tradition who are revered for their steadfastness, determination, and resolute commitment to spreading the message of God despite facing immense challenges and opposition.These prophets are specifically mentioned in the Quran for their unwavering resolve in propagating the teachings of Islam.They are considered exemplary in their dedication to God's message, endurance in the face of adversity, and unwavering commitment to righteousness.Their stories illustrate immense patience, fortitude, and perseverance in upholding divine guidance despite various trials and challenges encountered throughout their prophetic missions.

Ulul 'Azmi According to Mufassir
In his comprehensive work Tafsir al-Kabir, Imam Fakhr al-Razi presents a scholarly analysis of ( ‫ﻋ‬ ‫ﺰ‬ ‫م‬ ) as an expression of patience, steadfastness, and determination. 23This perspective is reinforced by Tafsir At-Thabari and Ibn Kathir's explanation that Ulul 'Azmi denotes a group of prophets and apostles renowned for their unshakeable constancy and unwavering commitment to fulfilling their duties. 24bn Kathir emphasises the unwavering determination of Ulul 'Azmi, especially when faced with allegations of falsehood from non-believers. 25 Furthermore, Tafsir Al-Maragi offers a significant interpretation of verse al-Ahqaf: 35, which emphasises that the messengers of Ulul 'Azmi had a duty to endure the persecution of non-believers with patience, highlighting their unyielding devotion to the commands of Allah. 26he Tafsir Jalalain and Al-Azhar go on to emphasise that the Ulul 'Azmi are exceptional individuals of great steadfastness. 27Al-Azhar identifies these Messengers of Ulul 'Azmi as the ultimate messengers.The instruction to have patience with the messengers serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges and indignities one may encounter in defending Allah's religion. 28 . 29arious interpretations propose that the verses related to Prophet Ulul 'Azmi accentuate his character as a Prophet and Apostle.Significantly, Allah stressed to Prophet Muhammad the value of gaining knowledge from the experiences of previous Ulul 'Azmi prophets such as Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, and Isa.Moreover, it is emphasised that the trials and obstacles given by Allah are a form of His love.All of this serves to test the patience, sincerity, and determination of the Ulul 'Azmi prophets.
Obstacles to the given prophetic task are, of course, within the capacity of the prophet who is His messenger; this is the case with the trials and obstacles we are now facing.The various problems and trials we encounter are repetitions of trials given from time to time in different forms and formats.Our durability in solving all problems will promote self-competitiveness, which in turn will promote productivity and creativity.According to Stoltz, with strong motivation, an individual will be able to create opportunities in every difficulty, which means that when an individual has strong motivation, he will try his best to solve the problems he faces.30

Ulul 'Azmi in the Qur'an
Several verses in the Qur'an specifically discuss Ulul 'Azmi.Besides the explanation of the patience of the Prophets and Messengers of Ulul 'Azmi, other values that they possess are also disclosed.In this chapter, the aspects of personality possessed by the Prophets and Messengers of Ulul 'Azmi will be examined, and these qualities will be extracted from the verses of the Qur'an that narrate their life journeys.The essence of these verses is then elaborated by examining their meaning and forming a psychological concept.This classification refers to the method of interpretation listed in Ibn Katsir's Tafsir al-Qur'an al-'Adzim.Ibn Katsir explains each verse of the Qur'an in detail, sentence by sentence, and supports his argument with several narrations. 31he table below lists the verses that tell about the Prophet ulul 'azmi along with the context of the central issue discussed in the verse and the values that can be taken are as follows:

Aspects of Ulul 'Azmi
In addition to patience in the Qur'an, the interpretation of the character of ul-ul-azmi can include 20 other characteristics: grateful, combative (dzi hijr), open, humble, a learner, persistent, enthusiastic, never give up, a victor, self-control, obedient and submissive, focused (khusyu), trustworthy, gentle, courteous, determined, consistent, a role model, courageous and tough.Moreover, these characters are grouped into three core characters, namely resilience, steadfastness and perseverance.Openness: Openness involves the ability to accept new thoughts and ideas.
Perseverance involves an openness to learn and develop, and the courage to face new things.
Winning Personality: The characteristic of a winner reflects a strong attitude and not giving up easily in the face of obstacles.It is related to steadfastness in the face of challenges and perseverance to achieve victory.c.Perseverance: Perseverance involves the ability to keep trying and never give up despite difficulties.Never giving up is a strong indicator of perseverance, where individuals do not easily give up on achieving goals.Exemplarity: Modeling involves the ability to be a role model for others.This requires persistence in demonstrating moral and ethical principles and a willingness to continually inspire others.
A value grid is created after categorising these values as follows:

Perseverance
Hard-hearted, steadfast, enterprising, earnest, always doing the task even though there are many difficulties and obstacles I am still eager to learn even though many friends are lazy I refused my friend's invitation to run away because I was not going to the hut to play games

Psychological Factors and Traits of Ulul 'Azmi
Considering the figure of the Prophet and Apostle ulul 'azmi, becoming a good person involves processes that are not easy.Western psychological theorists talk about how human beings are limited to their real condition or present reality by reflecting on the culture and traditions they have, while the discussions about personality formation in Islam have entered a further realm (beyond), namely how human personality should be and what stages what to do to achieve it.
In an attempt to properly promote each stage of internalisation and the cultivation of the ulul 'azmi personality, several supporting factors are required.The most relevant factors are as follows a. Patience Being patient is the result of one's efforts to restrain the turmoil of desire in order to achieve something good or better.Patience is the ability to consistently carry out God's guidance without complaining. 32In psychology, patience is closer to the term self-control, which is an aspect of personality.According to Averill, self-control is the individual's ability to modify behaviour, the individual's ability to manage important and unimportant information, or to decide on an action that is believed to be performed. 33b.Forgiveness This character is described in the letter as-Shura: 43, which means: "This verse explains that after patience, the subsequent step is to forgive and ask for forgiveness for the sins a people committed against their prophets or those who are close to Allah. 34In many hadiths, the figure of the Prophet is portrayed as a person who is merciful and forgiving. 35Indeed, if the prophet wanted to take revenge and even kill them, he could, but the apostle actually forgave them.
Forgiveness is one of the media for a person to be able to accept or release negative emotions such as anger, guilt, depression and shame due to injustice.
According to Enright, forgiveness also functions to improve interpersonal relationships in various problematic situations.By forgiving, a person will gain a new understanding and acceptance of the pain caused by an event.Feelings of pain will gradually decrease and disappear. 36c.Motivation The consequence of the Prophet Ulul 'azmi's command to descent to this earth is to deliver the truth, which means to invite people to be kind and to discourage them from doing evil.In other words, a Prophet Ulul 'azmi should have been commissioned to accomplish this mission, even though there were always obstacles and challenges in his paths.
The strength of the Prophet Rasulullah ulul 'azmi's commitment can be translated into motivation.In the opinion of Weiner, motivation is an internal condition that arouses individuals to act, encourages them to achieve certain goals, and keeps them interested in these activities.Furthermore, Uno added that motivation is internal and external encouragement within a person, which is indicated by desires and interests, drives and needs, hopes and aspirations, esteem and respect. 37d.Emotional Intelligence It is human nature to retaliate when someone hurts you.However, the prophets and apostles who bear the title of ulul 'azmi will not be in a hurry to respond to harsh treatment, evil, insults, and abuses with similar responses or by praying that punishment be swiftly sent down upon those who deny.Therefore, not being in a hurry is very closely connected with patience. 38Thus the steadfastness of the prophets and apostles of ulul 'azmi in facing the attitudes and actions of their people who denied and belied the message conveyed to them, namely by always inviting them to the way of Allah, both day and night, did not stop praying so that their people would be aware and always asking forgiveness for the sins that his people had committed.This is the self-stability and emotion attached to the apostles with the title ulul 'azmi.Daniel Goleman states that emotional intelligence is the ability to recognise and manage one's own emotions, to motivate oneself, to recognise the emotions of others and to build relationships with others.The capability of a person to control any activity or upsurge of thoughts, feelings, desires, any overflowing mental state on the basis of a conscious mind. 39e. Independence.
Being independent is very important for individuals in life.Students in pesantren are taught independence.The aim is to acquire an attitude of independence, patience and high motivation for students in order to get accustomed to living without depending on others. 40Practices that are usually carried out in the hut such as carrying out daily activities such as washing, cooking and doing personal hygiene.In addition to training students to be independent, they are also accustomed to being patient in solving their own problems.f.Emotional Control.
Emotional management is one way of achieving a virtuous personality.Pesantren teach their students to control their emotions.The way the kyai teach this value is by giving real examples from the daily life of the kyai, ustadz and seniors.
Giving advice through lectures is also supported by giving lessons on morality alkarimah.By showing the students the virtues of patience, forgiveness and emotional control. 41

Conclusion
The traits of ulul azmi are indispensable in the pesticide santri's life.These characteristics, which include resilience, strong determination and an indomitable spirit, play a central role in shaping the character and personality of the santri.Amidst a pesantren environment that demands high discipline and total dedication to spiritual and scientific development, ulul azmi's presence provides a solid foundation.
Ulul Azmi personality is divided into three main dimensions: Firstly, resilience includes perseverance in the midst of trials (Dzi Hijr), demonstrating the ability to remain strong and resilient in the face of trials and difficulties.Second, steadfastness includes openness to new thoughts and ideas, and winning personality traits that reflect a strong and unyielding attitude towards obstacles.Third, perseverance involves the ability to keep trying and not give up in the face of adversity, with a strong indicator of perseverance being a relentless pursuit of goals.
The internalisation of these three aspects will make santri more resilient and durable in their rigorous learning process.Resilience can form santri who are consistent in carrying out their duties and responsibilities as santri.Steadfastness makes students more resilient.Perseverance ultimately makes santri more able to arrange motivation and emotions to be meaningful in their lives.
a. Resilience: Perseverance in the face of adversity (Dzi Hijr): Resilience involves the ability to remain firm and resilient in the face of trials and difficulties.Dzi Hijr, or Endurance, shows great resilience in the face of challenges and obstacles, and thus falls under the category of steadfastness.Firmness of Heart: Resilience means the ability to remain focused on goals and principles without being swayed by external temptations or pressures.It reflects the underlying characteristics of resilience.b.Steadfastness:

Table 1 .
Lists The Verses That Tell about The Prophet Ulul 'Azmi Indeed, God's love for His servant is shown by giving trials to test the servant's love for Him.Allah sends down sickness, poverty and other calamities to prove that human beings are worthy of a higher position than other human beings.