PENINGKATAN PEMAHAMAN KEAGAMAAN SISWA MELALUI PENGAJIAN MAULID NABI MUHAMMAD SAW DI SEKOLAH INSAN CENDEKIA YOGYAKARTA

Abstract

This community service activity was conducted in response to an invitation from Sekolah Insan Cendekia Yogyakarta to deliver a religious sermon (tausiyah) during the commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (Maulid Nabi). The program was designed to strengthen the religious and spiritual dimensions of the school community, particularly in enhancing the faith, piety, and Islamic character formation of students, teachers, and staff. Through this activity, participants were reintroduced to the exemplary character of Prophet Muhammad as the central model of moral education, allowing them to gain a more comprehensive understanding of noble values relevant to contemporary challenges.The implementation employed thematic lectures, spiritual motivation sessions, and interactive dialogues that enabled participants to directly discuss religious issues encountered in daily life. This approach facilitated a communicative, participatory, and contextual learning atmosphere, making the message more accessible and meaningful for the audience.The results indicated a high level of enthusiasm among participants, which was evident through their active involvement in discussions and question–answer sessions. Furthermore, the activity contributed to an increased understanding of core prophetic values such as honesty, social empathy, responsibility, and discipline in worship. Participants also expressed renewed motivation to apply these Islamic ethical principles in their everyday lives.Institutionally, this program strengthened collaboration between the university and Islamic educational institutions in promoting sustainable character development within the school environment. Such initiatives are expected to be continued and expanded as a tangible form of the university’s contribution to community empowerment.