PEMBERDAYAAN PENGAJIAN ANAK-ANAK DALAM PENGUATAN PENDIDIKAN KEAGAMAAN DAN KETAHANAN KELUARGA DI DESA TANJUNG MEDAN KECAMATAN BILAH BARAT KABUPATEN LABUHANBATU

Abstract

Empowering children’s religious study groups is one way to improve religious education while shaping children’s morals and character from an early age. This activity takes place in Tanjung Medan Village, Bilah Barat District, Labuhanbatu Regency, with the aim of understanding the role of children’s religious study groups in enhancing religious education, moral development, and the involvement of parents and the community in supporting the continuity of these activities. The results show that children’s religious study groups focus not only on learning to read the Qur’an but also on memorizing short surahs, daily prayers, practicing ablution and prayer, as well as cultivating good behavior. Using simple and interactive teaching methods helps children understand religious material and apply it in their daily lives. Parental involvement through guidance, setting an example, and encouraging worship at home also strengthens the learning outcomes. Community support is also seen through the provision of facilities, gotong royong activities, and giving motivation to the children. In practice, there are still some challenges, such as inconsistent attendance of children, differences in Qur’an reading abilities, limited learning resources, and less varied teaching methods. Solutions carried out include scheduling Quran lessons, grouping children based on their abilities, improving facilities, using more engaging teaching methods, and enhancing cooperation between Quran teachers, parents, the community, and the village government. Thus, children’s Quran lessons can become a means to support religious education, shape good character, and create a more religious family and community environment that supports children’s development