Peran Majelis Taklim Rohatul Qolb dalam Pembinaan Akhlak Pemuda di Desa Karangkembang, Lamongan

Abstract

Morality (akhlak) holds an important place in Islamic teaching, while youth, as the next generation, are susceptible to environmental influence during their identity-formation years, so that they require a guidance space close to their daily life. Majelis Taklim Rohatul Qolb in Karangkembang Village has emerged as a non-formal Islamic educational institution believed to play a role in fostering youth morality, yet its forms of activity and the factors influencing its success still require further in-depth investigation. This study aims to: 1) describe the role of Majelis Taklim Rohatul Qolb in fostering youth morality; 2) describe the forms of activity of Majelis Taklim Rohatul Qolb in fostering youth morality; and 3) describe the supporting and inhibiting factors of Majelis Taklim Rohatul Qolb in fostering youth morality in Karangkembang Village. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach, with data obtained through interviews, observation, and documentation of the majelis leader, youth congregants, and the surrounding community as primary data sources, complemented by activity documents as secondary data. The findings show that: 1) Majelis Taklim Rohatul Qolb fosters youth morality through an approach modeled on the exemplary character of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), introduced gradually, beginning with a relaxed invitation and proceeding to the introduction of his conduct across various life roles, through both formal channels such as religious gatherings (majelis ilmu) and commemorative gatherings (majelis maulid) and informal channels such as casual conversation at coffee stalls, resulting in more orderly daily habits, increased consistency in worship, and the creation of harmony among youth from various backgrounds; 2) the guidance is carried out through diverse forms of activity, including weekly routine activities, intensive Ramadan activities, annual activities in the form of haul commemorations and pilgrimages, and monthly social-recreational futsal activities; and 3) the main supporting factors include spiritual motivation, an approachable leadership figure, personal awareness among youth, and support from the community and parents, while the dominant inhibiting factors stem from low youth awareness, time constraints, and the influence of gadgets.