Persepsi Masyarakat Tentang Pendidikan Agama Islam (Perspektif BKM Salsabila Patumbak Kampung)

Abstract

This study examines public perceptions of Islamic Religious Education from the perspective of the Salsabila Patumbak Kampung Mosque Prosperity Board (BKM) and identifies factors supporting and hindering its implementation. It employs a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Participants include BKM Salsabila administrators, religious leaders, community leaders, and residents participating in mosque activities. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed through data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal positive public perceptions of Islamic Religious Education, which is considered essential for developing morals, improving understanding of Islamic teachings, strengthening religious values, and fostering harmonious social relationships. From BKM Salsabila’s perspective, mosques serve not only as places of worship but also as Islamic education centers through regular religious studies, Al-Quran Education Centers (TPQ), mosque youth development, and Islamic learning activities. Supporting factors include BKM administrators’ support, involvement of religious and community leaders, adequate mosque facilities, and public awareness of religious education’s importance. Inhibiting factors include low participation due to work commitments, insufficient parental attention to children’s religious education, limited teaching staff, and technological and social media influences on participation. These findings emphasize collaboration among mosque administrators, families, and communities to strengthen Islamic Religious Education and encourage wider participation in religious learning activities