https://journal.iaisambas.ac.id/index.php/Al-Muttaqin <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Jurnal Ilmiah Al-Muttaqin</strong> published twice a year (February and August). <strong>Jurnal Ilmiah Al-Muttaqin</strong> is published by&nbsp; Sultan Muhammad Syafiuddin Sambas. Registered in LIPI based on SK no. 0005.24609277/ JI.3.2/SK.ISSN/2015.09 - 16 September 2015 (print version) by number <a href="http://issn.pdii.lipi.go.id/issn.cgi?daftar&amp;1442300757&amp;1&amp;&amp;" target="_blank" rel="noopener">P-ISSN 2460-9277</a>. Then in 2021, <strong>Jurnal Ilmiah Al-Muttaqin </strong>is registered in BRIN with online ISSN&nbsp; 2776-2831<strong>. </strong><strong>Jurnal Ilmiah Al-Muttaqin</strong> is an academic journal that emphasizes actual issues relating to the da’wah and religious social sciences. <strong>Jurnal Ilmiah Al-Muttaqin</strong>&nbsp;focuses on several topics including 1) Da’wah Science, 2) Islamic Communication/<em>Tabligh</em>, 3) Islamic Counseling/<em>Irsyad</em>, 4) Da’wah Management/ <em>Tadbir</em>, 5) Islamic Community Development/<em>Tamkin</em>, 6) Islamic Society, 7) Development of Islam Community, 8) Social Welfare, and other Islamic society issues.</p> Institut Agama Islam Sultan Muhammaad Syafiuddin Sambas en-US Jurnal Ilmiah Al-Muttaqin 2460-9277 https://journal.iaisambas.ac.id/index.php/Al-Muttaqin/article/view/5209 <p><em>This study is motivated by the high level of academic anxiety experienced by Madrasah Aliyah students, which negatively impacts learning motivation, academic achievement, and students’ psychological well-being. Therefore, a counseling approach is needed that not only addresses psychological aspects but also integrates Islamic spiritual values. This study aims to: (1) analyze the current condition of students’ academic anxiety, (2) develop an Islamic counseling model to address academic anxiety, (3) examine the feasibility of the developed model, and (4) test the effectiveness of the model in reducing students’ academic anxiety. This research employs a Research and Development (R&amp;D) approach, consisting of needs analysis, design, development, expert validation, limited trials, and effectiveness testing. The subjects of the study are Madrasah Aliyah students experiencing academic anxiety. Data were collected through questionnaires, observations, and interviews. Data analysis was conducted using both descriptive quantitative and qualitative techniques. The results indicate that: (1) students’ academic anxiety levels are in the moderate to high category, (2) the developed Islamic counseling model is based on values such as patience (sabr), trust in God (tawakkul), remembrance of God (dhikr), and self-reflection (muhasabah), (3) the model is considered feasible based on expert and practitioner evaluations, and (4) the Islamic counseling model is effective in significantly reducing students’ academic anxiety. Therefore, this model can serve as an alternative counseling service in Madrasah Aliyah to address students’ academic anxiety.</em></p> Junaedi Dwi Susanto Copyright (c) 2026 Junaedi Dwi Susanto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2026-07-10 2026-07-10 11 2 1 10 10.37567/al-muttaqin.v11i2.5209