Strengthening Islamic literacy as an effort to build the character of the children of Umeak Baco Rejang Lebong

Aflisia, Noza and Harmi, Hendra and Nurjannah, N. (2021) Strengthening Islamic literacy as an effort to build the character of the children of Umeak Baco Rejang Lebong. Journal of Community Service and Empowerment, 2 (2). pp. 47-53. ISSN p-ISSN 2722-4244, e-ISSN 2722-5291

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Islamic literacy plays a role in the formation of Islamic character in the young generation. By reading a lot and learning Islam, children will understand the purpose of their creation in the world. Thus, children will apprehend more on how to behave on God's earth. But nowadays many ignore Islamic literacy, so the islamic basis has become very superficial and encourages inappropriate deeds. The purpose of this community service is to build the character of Islam in children through various literacy activities and help children with financial limitations to get additional quality learning at no cost so as to build them into a smart young generation of Islam. The learning program conducted using the methods of lecture, direct methods, Q&A, random letters word game, random words, card games, and singing. In addition, the activities given were reading books, learning Islam and Arabic. Furthermore, the material provided were Islamic morality and Arabic vocabulary. It is observed that from week to week children's ability to recite and memorize Arabic was gradually increasing. Also, the children's morals were considered better than before. Changes in children's behavior are seen to change from loving the environment, appreciating friends, and respecting older people.

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