Islamic Value-Based Community Empowerment through Da'wah and Religious Education: A Participatory Case Study in Rural South Bengkulu
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https://doi.org/10.37812/fikroh.v19i2.2376Keywords:
Community Empowerment, da'wah, Hadrah, religious activity., Islamic religious values, religious education, rural communitiesAbstract
This research addresses the need for a contextual rural community empowerment model rooted in Islamic religious values to strengthen social and spiritual dimensions. The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the implementation of community empowerment based on Islamic religious values through da’wah and education programs in Darat Sawah Village, South Bengkulu Regency. The method used is a participatory-based community service approach, which begins with environmental mapping and problem identification, followed by religious and educational assistance through recitation activities, learning the Qur’an and Iqra’, providing religious facilities, and social and environmental programs. The results of the study show an increase in understanding and practice of Islamic values in people’s lives, greater awareness of sustainable worship, stronger social concern, a spirit of cooperation, and increased youth participation in religious and social activities. This research contributes by presenting an integrative, religion-based community empowerment model that links da’wah, education, and social strengthening. The study’s findings indicate that participatory, sustainable religious approaches are effectively used in community service programs to build independence, solidarity, and social resilience among village communities
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