Pelatihan Perawatan Jenazah Dalam Meningkatkan Pemahaman Fardhu Kifayah Jamaah Dan Santri Pondok Pesantren Tahfidz Imam Al Ghazali Ponorogo

Abstract

As Islamic educational institutions, Islamic boarding schools play a vital role in shaping the community’s understanding of the fulfillment of fardhu kifayah, including the proper procedures for caring for the deceased in accordance with Islamic law. However, based on conditions on the ground, there are still gaps in the knowledge and skills of both congregants and students regarding the correct procedures for handling the deceased. This community service activity aims to improve the understanding of congregants and students regarding the care of the deceased in order to foster public awareness and preparedness in fulfilling the obligation of managing the deceased. The method used is the ABCD (Assets-Based Community Development) approach, which is based on needs for development. Data collection for this community service project was conducted through observation, interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and documentation. The results of this community service study indicate that the congregation members’ and students’ understanding of managing the deceased has improved, particularly regarding preparing shroud materials for men and women, the positioning of the shroud, the number of ties, and the proper procedures for wrapping the body and securing the shroud in accordance with Islamic Sharia regulations. However, there were minor challenges among some elderly congregation members, resulting in less than optimal acceptance. Additionally, this program has had the added benefit of fostering collaboration between the community service team, the Islamic boarding school, and the congregation at Pesantren Al Ghazali.