This issue explores counseling practices and education quality improvement strategies. Research papers investigate the role of students' self-control in enhancing learning quality, group counseling management in state Islamic junior high schools, and the principles of Islamic counseling in fostering harmonious households. Additionally, the provision of counseling services for students facing learning difficulties in an Islamic boarding school and the principles of Islamic counseling in marriage are discussed. These studies highlight the importance of counseling in addressing various educational and personal challenges, emphasizing Islamic principles in guidance and counseling practices.