The Impact of Smoking Behavior on Students' Health and Morals from the Perspective of Islamic Religious Education at State Senior High School 1 North Tinangkung

Abstract

This study aims to examine in depth the influence of smoking habits on the physical condition and moral development of students from the perspective of Islamic Religious Education at SMA Negeri 1 Tinangkung Utara. The method applied is a descriptive qualitative approach reinforced by simple quantitative data through interviews, questionnaires, and document reviews. The research findings reveal that smoking habits in students are triggered by the influence of peer groups, curiosity, the desire to demonstrate self-maturity, and family background. From a health perspective, students who smoke experience disorders such as coughing, shortness of breath, and decreased immunity, while students who do not smoke remain at risk of being affected by exposure to cigarette smoke. Viewed from Islamic teachings, this behavior is not in line with the principle of maintaining oneself and health as a form of accountability for the blessings given by Allah SWT. Thus, continuous collaboration is needed between schools, educators, and parents in fostering and preventing efforts to create a healthy and moral learning environment