The Role of the 'Kaot Sapoh' Quranic Study Group in Instilling Islamic Educational Values

Abstract

This study was motivated by the public perception that tends to view hadrah merely as a form of entertainment. In practice, hadrah activities in the coastal hamlet of Binteng often lack spiritual value, as evidenced by the practice of giving monetary gifts, which detracts from the solemnity of the salawat. In response to this situation, the Al-Banjari KPK Hadrah Group was established as a means of fostering character development among adolescents and as a vehicle for rehabilitation through Islamic education. In addition to serving as a medium for reciting salawat, hadrah poems also convey historical significance, exemplary values, and love for Allah SWT and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews with the leaders of the KPK’s Majelis Hadrah Al-Banjari, hadrah members, and residents of Pesisir Binteng Hamlet, and were supported by documentation of activities. Data validity was tested using triangulation techniques. The research findings indicate that the KPK Al-Banjari Hadrah Group plays a significant role in fostering character development among adolescents and strengthening the religious life of the community. The benefits are felt not only by the residents of Pesisir Binteng Hamlet but also by communities in surrounding villages. The hadrah activities have successfully fostered a love for Allah and the Prophet through the recitation of shalawat, while also steering the use of social media in a more positive direction. As a result, the teenagers have shown increased religious awareness, positive behavioral changes, and reduced involvement in negative activities.