This research aims to examine in depth the theme of "building tolerance character for students through the study of the ancient manuscript Nasa’ih al-’Ibad Sheikh Nawawi Al-Jawi". The method in this research is a literature study, namely ancient manuscripts by Sheikh Nawawi Al-Jawi. Data collection techniques through observation (Observation), interviews, and documentation, while data analysis techniques with descriptive-analytical methods related to the content and content in the ancient manuscript by Sheikh Nawawi Al-jawi to make conclusions. The results of research related to building tolerance characters for students include: first, compassion and empathy, second, doing good to others according to Islamic teachings, third, maintaining prejudice and discrimination, fourth, cooperation and togetherness, fifth, maintaining peace, and sixth, avoiding extremism.