The article "Harmonizing Local Wisdom with Islamic Values: A Guide to Character Education Development" by Baderiah and Ahmad Munawir explores the integration of local wisdom and Islamic values in character education at the State Islamic Institute of Palopo, Indonesia. The authors highlight the importance of preserving and promoting positive traits such as friendliness, courtesy, perseverance, and altruism, which are essential for building a strong and morally upright society. They argue that character education should be aligned with local wisdom and Islamic values to address the decline in student character observed in higher education institutions. The research employs a developmental approach using the 4D model (define, design, develop, and disseminate). Data collection methods include direct observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The study reveals that most lecturers perceive a need for a character education guidebook that integrates Islamic values and local wisdom. The guidebook aims to address the negative character traits exhibited by students and to foster positive traits such as honesty, justice, steadfastness, scholarship, and compassion. The design of the guidebook is structured to provide clear and practical guidance for lecturers, incorporating local wisdom values and Islamic principles. The validation process involves experts in content, media, and language to ensure the guidebook's effectiveness. The results indicate that the guidebook is well-received and validated, suggesting its potential to enhance character education and promote social harmony. The authors conclude that integrating Islamic values and local wisdom in character education is crucial for building a solid moral foundation and fostering positive societal norms. They emphasize the need for ongoing evaluation and refinement of the guidebook to ensure its effectiveness in student character development.The article "Harmonizing Local Wisdom with Islamic Values: A Guide to Character Education Development" by Baderiah and Ahmad Munawir explores the integration of local wisdom and Islamic values in character education at the State Islamic Institute of Palopo, Indonesia. The authors highlight the importance of preserving and promoting positive traits such as friendliness, courtesy, perseverance, and altruism, which are essential for building a strong and morally upright society. They argue that character education should be aligned with local wisdom and Islamic values to address the decline in student character observed in higher education institutions. The research employs a developmental approach using the 4D model (define, design, develop, and disseminate). Data collection methods include direct observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The study reveals that most lecturers perceive a need for a character education guidebook that integrates Islamic values and local wisdom. The guidebook aims to address the negative character traits exhibited by students and to foster positive traits such as honesty, justice, steadfastness, scholarship, and compassion. The design of the guidebook is structured to provide clear and practical guidance for lecturers, incorporating local wisdom values and Islamic principles. The validation process involves experts in content, media, and language to ensure the guidebook's effectiveness. The results indicate that the guidebook is well-received and validated, suggesting its potential to enhance character education and promote social harmony. The authors conclude that integrating Islamic values and local wisdom in character education is crucial for building a solid moral foundation and fostering positive societal norms. They emphasize the need for ongoing evaluation and refinement of the guidebook to ensure its effectiveness in student character development.