Penguatan Nilai Keagamaan melalui Pendampingan Gerakan Ubudiyyah Anak Desa (GUAD)

Abstract

Religious values ​​play a crucial role in shaping the character, worship discipline, and moral behavior of children, particularly in rural settings that require sustained religious guidance. This community service initiative aims to reinforce children's religious values ​​through the Gerakan Ubudiyyah Anak Desa (GUAD Village Children's Worship Movement) program. The initiative employs a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, positioning children and the community as active participants across all stages: problem identification, program planning, action implementation, observation, reflection, and evaluation. The guidance provided encompasses learning to read the Quran, memorizing short Surahs and daily prayers, practicing basic acts of worship, Islamic character education, and cultivating religious habits in daily life. The results demonstrate increased participation and enthusiasm among children in religious activities, improved understanding and proficiency in performing basic acts of worship, and an enhanced ability to apply Islamic values ​​in their daily lives. Furthermore, the participatory approach fostered community involvement, thereby supporting the sustainability of the GUAD program. Thus, PAR-based GUAD guidance serves as an effective community empowerment strategy for strengthening children's religious values ​​and fostering religious character in rural environments.