This study explores the integration of local wisdom with Islamic values to enhance character education in higher education institutions in Indonesia. The research, conducted using the 4D model, aimed to develop a guidebook that aligns with both local wisdom and Islamic principles. The findings indicate that students in higher education institutions often exhibit negative character traits, necessitating the implementation of character education grounded in local wisdom and Islamic values. The guidebook was developed through a comprehensive process involving data collection, expert validation, and feedback from lecturers and subject matter experts. The results show that the guidebook is suitable for use as a reference for lecturers to cultivate positive student character. The guidebook incorporates local wisdom values such as honesty, justice, steadfastness, scholarship, and compassion, as well as Islamic values like sincerity, trustworthiness, and perseverance. The integration of these values into character education helps preserve cultural heritage and promotes positive societal norms. The study concludes that the guidebook has excellent potential to address gaps in available character education resources and provide new insights into the development of inclusive and values-oriented pedagogy. The research also highlights the importance of integrating local wisdom and Islamic values in character education to foster a strong moral foundation and social harmony. The guidebook was validated by experts in content, language, presentation, and graphic design, ensuring its suitability for use in higher education institutions. The study underscores the need for continued research and evaluation to assess the long-term impact of this approach on student character development.This study explores the integration of local wisdom with Islamic values to enhance character education in higher education institutions in Indonesia. The research, conducted using the 4D model, aimed to develop a guidebook that aligns with both local wisdom and Islamic principles. The findings indicate that students in higher education institutions often exhibit negative character traits, necessitating the implementation of character education grounded in local wisdom and Islamic values. The guidebook was developed through a comprehensive process involving data collection, expert validation, and feedback from lecturers and subject matter experts. The results show that the guidebook is suitable for use as a reference for lecturers to cultivate positive student character. The guidebook incorporates local wisdom values such as honesty, justice, steadfastness, scholarship, and compassion, as well as Islamic values like sincerity, trustworthiness, and perseverance. The integration of these values into character education helps preserve cultural heritage and promotes positive societal norms. The study concludes that the guidebook has excellent potential to address gaps in available character education resources and provide new insights into the development of inclusive and values-oriented pedagogy. The research also highlights the importance of integrating local wisdom and Islamic values in character education to foster a strong moral foundation and social harmony. The guidebook was validated by experts in content, language, presentation, and graphic design, ensuring its suitability for use in higher education institutions. The study underscores the need for continued research and evaluation to assess the long-term impact of this approach on student character development.