Nik Haryanti, Endah Siswati, Camara Miko Surbakti

Pelatihan Penyelenggaraan Shalat Jenazah untuk Meningkatkan Pengetahuan pada Generasi Z di Kota Blitar

Introduction

Pelatihan penyelenggaraan shalat jenazah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan pada generasi z di kota blitar. Pelatihan shalat jenazah tingkatkan pengetahuan & keterampilan Generasi Z di Blitar sesuai hukum Islam. Pahami fardhu kifayah, perkuat nilai agama & tanggung jawab sosial. Terbukti efektif dengan peningkatan skor 42%.

Abstract

This community service research aims to improve the knowledge and skills of Generation Z in Blitar City in organizing funeral prayers according to Islamic law. This activity is motivated by the low understanding of the younger generation regarding the procedures for performing funeral prayers, even though it is part of the fardhu kifayah obligation that should be understood by every Muslim. Through this training activity, it is hoped that Generation Z will have theoretical and practical skills in performing funeral prayers correctly and raise awareness of the importance of social and spiritual responsibility in community life. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR) by actively involving participants in two stages of activities, namely providing material on the laws, pillars, and prayers of funeral prayers, as well as direct practice of its implementation guided by competent speakers. The results of the study showed that this training went well and received a positive response from the participants. Based on the results of the pre-test and post-test, there was an average increase in knowledge scores of 42%, which indicates a significant increase in the understanding and skills of participants. Participants were able to explain the pillars, valid conditions, and procedures for funeral prayers correctly. In addition to increasing knowledge, this activity also strengthens religious values, social responsibility, and spiritual awareness among the younger generation. Therefore, this training is effective in shaping a Generation Z that is knowledgeable, moral, and committed to the teachings of Islam in its entirety.

Review

This community service research, titled "Pelatihan Penyelenggaraan Shalat Jenazah untuk Meningkatkan Pengetahuan pada Generasi Z di Kota Blitar," addresses a critically important and timely topic within Islamic religious education. The authors adeptly identify a pertinent gap in knowledge among Generation Z in Blitar City concerning the proper conduct of *shalat jenazah* (funeral prayers), a *fardhu kifayah* (communal obligation) that every Muslim should ideally understand. This initiative is highly commendable for its focus on empowering the younger generation with essential religious knowledge and practical skills, thereby fostering spiritual and social responsibility within the local Muslim community. The clear objective to improve both theoretical understanding and practical application of funeral prayers is well-articulated and profoundly relevant. The methodology employed, Participatory Action Research (PAR), appears well-suited for a community service intervention, actively engaging participants through a two-stage process: initial theoretical instruction on the laws, pillars, and prayers of funeral prayers, followed by guided practical application. The reported results are largely positive and encouraging, indicating a substantial improvement in participant knowledge. The abstract highlights a significant 42% average increase in knowledge scores between pre-test and post-test, serving as a strong quantitative indicator of the training's effectiveness. Furthermore, participants were reportedly able to correctly explain the necessary components of funeral prayers, and the activity successfully fostered broader benefits such as strengthening religious values, social responsibility, and spiritual awareness, extending beyond mere procedural knowledge. In conclusion, this community service research presents a successful and impactful intervention with clear, measurable outcomes and strong practical implications for religious education. The study's strengths lie in its direct response to an identified community need, its use of a practical, participatory approach, and the quantitative evidence of knowledge improvement. While the 42% increase is compelling, providing further details on the statistical significance or the distribution of scores (e.g., standard deviation, baseline scores) could further enhance the robustness of the findings. Nevertheless, the study effectively demonstrates that targeted, practical training can significantly boost religious literacy and civic responsibility among youth. Such initiatives are vital for sustaining religious traditions and ensuring that future generations are equipped with foundational Islamic knowledge and the commitment to uphold communal duties.

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