Prayer Groups Research Articles

IFMT University Prayer Group (GOU): An experience of religiosity in the integral formation and quality of life of IFMT Campus Cáceres students

IFMT University Prayer Group (GOU): An experience of religiosity in the integral formation and quality of life of IFMT Campus Cáceres students

Chronicity, Women’s Suffering, and Prayer: a Budding Prayer Group’s Response to Chronic Developmental Crises in Zimbabwe

Abstract This paper uses textual analysis of an audio note that circulated on WhatsApp in 2018 presenting the founder of a rapidly growing predominantly women-only Zimbabwean prayer group. The audio note’s content is taken as an emergent ethnography exposing emic views of women’s lived realities. The analysis uses notions of ‘chronicity’, (Vigh 2008, 10–15) and ‘women’s suffering’ (Cole 2012, 384–6) to ground the audio note’s content in Zimbabwe’s prolonged socioeconomic and political crises. Chronic crises produce unique social actions (Vigh 2008), such as popular religious practices and theologies (Miller-McLemore 2018). The group prefers do-it-yourself (DIY) prayers which demand constant environmental and self-assessment, and comparing with peers. The group’s construction of women’s suffering as anathema to ideal Pentecostal personhoods discussed in four themes discernible from the audio note is revealing (Harnisch 2000). Techniques of DIY prayers echo the feminist notion that ‘the personal is political’. Thus, the group potentially contributes to gender transformation.

THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF THE MUNGGAH MOLO TRADITION IN SUMUB LOR VILLAGE, SRAGI DISTRICT, PEKALONGAN DISTRICT

Many people should be aware of the munggah molo tradition. The purpose of this study is to characterize the structure, significance, and use of the munggah molo tradition. An technique based on folklore is employed in this study. Qualitative descriptive research methodology was employed in this study. The findings of this study demonstrate that the Sumub Lor Hamlet inhabitants follow the Munggah Molo custom, which has been passed down from generation to generation, when building a dwelling. Processions such pitung (calculating good time), munggah molo (raising the highest wood to support the roof), and sitting batur (building foundations) are part of this custom. Every step reflects thanksgiving and a plea for salvation, and has a profound spiritual and symbolic significance. A harmonious life for the occupants of the new residence is also hoped for, together with blessings of good fortune. The walimahan procession, a group prayer for the protection and blessings of the newly constructed house, marks the conclusion of the custom.

PEMBIASAAN SHALAT BERJAMA’AH DALAM MEMBENTUK KARAKTER SISWA YANG KOMUNIKATIF DAN BERTANGGUNG JAWAB DI SMA MUHAMMADIYAH 4 PORONG SIDOARJO

Character education starts from childhood. Religious habits that are carried out to form a religious character, such as congregational prayer create a communicative and responsible character, this phenomenon is an attraction for researchers to carry out this research. The research method used is qualitative by emphasizing the socially constructed nature of reality, namely establishing a close relationship between the researcher and those being researched. The locus of this research is SMA Muhammadiyah 4 Porong. The data collection techniques used are interviews, observation, and documentation analysis, while the informants are principals, teachers, and some students. The results of the research show that students at SMA Muhammadiyah 4 Porong who carry out Islamic habits mean providing good things to students, such as congregational prayer, muraja'ah together. It appears to researchers that these characters support their sense of responsibility, good attitudes, and attitudes. and more serious in carrying out their duties in learning. The disciplined character in carrying out group prayers and then murajaah together is an Islamic character which is an illustration of students' responsibility in carrying out their duties and responsibilities as a Muslim who adheres to their religion. The implications of research regarding the habit of praying together in forming the character of communicative and responsible students include: 1) Educational practitioners know the importance of religious education in schools, 2) Implementing curriculum integration in schools, 3) Teachers and school staff have a complex role in fostering students' sense of responsibility in their daily lives, 4) Establishing collaboration between teachers and parents.

Kult Matki Bożej Nieustającej Pomocy w koś­ciele Redemptorystów w Krakowie-Podgórzu

The picture of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Podgórze was painted in 1903 in Rome, blessed by pope Leon XIII on 18 April and brought in the same year to Krakow by Father Bernard Łubieński, who was greatly involved in popularising the worship of Virgin Mary related to the painting. The Redemptorists linked their apostolic work with Mary Our Lady of Perpetual Help from the beginning. The painting had already been known to the inhabitants of Podgórze, since its paper copy was hung in the parish church. A turning point in the growth of the worship of Our Lady of Perpetual Help was the introduction of the service known as constant novena, which involves group prayers before her icon on the selected day of every week­ to request some special grace.

Sosialisasi Penerapan Kontekstual Konsep Matematika dalam Ibadah Salat di SMP Ibnu Khaldun, Banda Aceh

Prayer can serve as a valuable component of mathematical education, especially in Islamic schools, based on the constructivist learning theory. Utilizing community-based research methods, such as action and participatory research, fosters self-awareness and conflict resolution. Through prayer, students can engage in mathematical concepts like counting and multiplication by observing actions like bows and prostrations. Media supplements, such as a ball count, can enhance learning. Contextual notions of school mathematics are evident in prayer, such as adding and multiplying natural numbers, understanding sets, arithmetic sequences, and geometry concepts like lines, angles, and parallelism. For instance, the number of prayer units illustrates adding natural numbers, while the tahajjud prayer exemplifies multiples of two. Moreover, the congregation's rows during group prayer demonstrate line segments and parallel lines, while the standing position showcases various angles. These connections highlight the relationship between prayer and mathematics, offering unique insights into both disciplines. Integrating prayer into mathematical education not only enriches students' understanding but also fosters a holistic approach to learning.

Religiosity for Preventing Employee Fraud: a Case Study on a Retail Company

This study aims to explore aspects of religiosity as a prevention of employee fraud in companies. This research is a qualitative study using a case study method through observations and interviews with three employees and one manager at a retail company in Indonesia. The results show that religiosity is a concern for company leaders by making religious activities a routine agenda that is followed by all employees in both formal and non-formal activities, including congregational prayers at the company prayer room, regular weekly recitations, group prayers during the morning briefing and monthly ceremonies, and other activities in commemoration of religious days. Company leaders are able to become role models for employees in implementing religiosity in daily life at the office, thus having an impact on the development of moral integrity for all employees in the company. The role model of the leadership and the moral integrity of all employees make religiosity an effective strategy for preventing potential employee fraud in the company. This research contributes to practitioners in implementing religiosity as a prevention of employee fraud in companies and to academics as literacy related to religiosity as an anti-fraud strategy

Love and ‘Spiritual Ecumenism’: A foundational Backdrop for Underhill’s The Spiritual Life

One foundational backdrop for Evelyn Underhill’s BBC radio talks, 'The Spiritual Life' (1937), is her posture of ‘spiritual ecumenism’ (prayer for Church unity). In 1936, Underhill had published 'Worship' and participated in various worship practices, plus prayer groups for Church unity. During these years, loving rather than critiquing Christians different to herself had become an area of growth for Underhill (outlined in her spiritual journals). Bérulle’s three types of generous love - adoration, communion and co-operation - provided Underhill’s macro structure for 'The Spiritual Life.' Through the lens of ‘spiritual ecumenism’, Underhill emphasised the centrality of love in ‘the spiritual life’ – love of God and neighbour – particularly fellow Christians. Underhill encourages us to pray for Church unity and engage in spiritual understanding rather than judgment, competition and ‘mud-slinging’. In the context of growing secularism, individualism, and Church disunity, ‘spiritual ecumenism’ has the potential to enhance the Church’s missional impact.

ANALISIS PENERAPAN MANAJEMEN KONFLIK PADA REMAJA MUSHOLLAH IMANAN BILLAH

Conflict can occur in an organization even when its supporting components are functioning effectively because of differences in behavior among its members. Group or member conflict is a common problem that arises during organizational transitions. Conflicts related to human behavior in an organization impact its effectiveness because human resources are involved. Therefore, conflict management is expected to be able to resolve conflicts that arise. Resistance to change is the root cause of conflict. For institutions to develop and progress, conflict needs to be welcomed, handled well, and even encouraged. So an important role is needed in implementing conflict management. This research aims to provide a better understanding of how conflict management can help teenagers deal with interpersonal conflicts and improve social relations in the prayer room environment. In this research, field research methods were used with a descriptive qualitative approach used to describe the forms of words and language related to the implementation of conflict management in the case study of the teenage Muslim prayer group Imanan Billah. The research limitations contained in this research lie in the interview process, limited human resources (human resources) to ask for explanations regarding related problems are the limitations that exist in this research. The researcher realizes that there are shortcomings in starch research. Suggestions that can be given regarding this research are expected for future researchers to use more sources to find data reports needed in this research. It is hoped that the object of this research can be expanded and not limited to prayer rooms alone so that can produce better results.

IMPLEMENTATION OF KAMPUS MENGAJAR 4 PROGRAM TO EQUALIZE THE QUALITY OF BASIC EDUCATION AT FIRST SEKUNYIT PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The fourth teaching campus program is one of the MBKM programs from the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture. It was carried out by students in groups at placement schools, one at First Sekunyit Public Elementary School. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative research, carried out by students planning and going directly to placement schools and carrying out activity programs. This program aims to help schools learn literacy and numeracy, adopt technology, and assist school administration. The result of implementing the KM4 program is that students help teach literacy and numeracy through various activity programs in the form of helping teach in class, carrying out class AKM (minimum competition assessment), numeracy literacy corner, talent interest development, and natural school. Judging from helping adapt technology, KM4 students carry out learning activities that are integrated with the use of innovative learning media. As for assisting administration, the implementation is in the form of data collection on students who receive BIP (competent Indonesian assistance) funds and orderly and organized library services. Apart from that, additional programs like group prayer activities, morning exercises, and Indonesian speeches exist.

SHALAT BERJAMAAH SEBAGAI UPAYA RESILIENSI SISWA MI NURUL ATHHAR BANYUWANGI

Student resilience is crucial to be taught from an early age, as the challenges in studentlearning continue to increase. Resilience is not only achievable during the teenage years;even children can develop resilience if the educational environment provides early learningexperiences. This research adopts a qualitative descriptive approach, specifically employinga case study research design. Both primary and secondary data sources are utilized. Datacollection methods include interviews, observations, documentation, and data analysistechniques employ the Mills and Huberman analysis model.The findings of this study reveal that students at MI Nurul Athhar exhibit resilience at theirage, particularly through group prayers, which offer benefits ranging from the sources of "Ihave, I am, and I can." These benefits can be applied by students, as congregational prayersprovide various resources, encouraging them to be independent, responsible, and managetheir emotions.

WOMEN’S ATTENDANCE AT MOSQUES AND THEIR NON-ATTENDANCE IN PAKISTAN, AN APPLIED OVERVIEW

Islam has given the Muslim woman a high status. Honor her as a mother, honor her as a daughter, honor her as a wife, and honor her as a sister .This research deals with the jurisprudential rulings related to women in worship, especially prayer, which is the second pillar of the pillars of Islam, through which the Muslim draws close to his Lord. Women are half of society. She performs the role as a man does in percentage. I presented in this research the definition of the terms related to the subject and the statement that the legitimate discourse is directed to both women and men. Then I dealt with the rulings on women's prayer in mosques with an explanation of the opinions of the jurists in this section, then I mentioned that what should women do in Pakistani society and should they participate in group prayer or not? Should they be involved in matters related to the mosque? And finally the results and recommendations were presented with references and sources.

Implementasi Pendidikan Karakter Jepang Dalam Perspektif Islam Di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 Kota Kediri

This research contains the process of implementing Japanese character education at MAN 2 Kediri City. The type of research used in this research is qualitative research. The information collection technique in this research is through observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this research prove that some MAN 2 Kediri City students have not implemented their character education in their daily life at school. Some other students have implemented their character education, such as coming to school on time, regularly attending group prayers, having a respectful and polite attitude towards teachers or older people. The characters possessed by each student are an attitude of never giving up, being able to work well with friends, and having a high enthusiasm for learning which can be proven when the students will take part in high school/MA and national level competitions. The students are always enthusiastic about practicing from the time the school bell rings until the school bell rings. Globally, it can be said that MAN 2 Kediri City students have superior personalities so they are able to become the nation's next generation of quality.

The remote intercessory prayer, during the clinical evolution of patients with COVID -19, randomized double-blind clinical trial

ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of intercessory prayer performed by a group of spiritual leaders on the health outcomes of hospitalized patients with Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, specifically focusing on mortality and hospitalization rates. Design: This was a double-blinded, controlled, and randomized trial conducted at a private hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. Interventions: Both groups continued to receive their usual medical care in accordance with HCor Hospital's institutional patient care protocol for COVID-19 patients. Intervention: Both groups received their regular medical care according to HCor's institutional patient care protocol for COVID-19 patients. The intervention group, in addition to standard treatment, received intercessory prayers performed by a group of spiritual leaders. Main outcome measures: The primary endpoint was in-hospital mortality. Secondary endpoints included the need for mechanical ventilation during hospitalization, duration of mechanical ventilation, length of ICU stay, and length of hospital stay. Results: A total of 199 participants were randomly assigned to the groups. The primary outcome, in-hospital mortality, occurred in 8 out of 100 (8.0 %) patients in the intercessory prayer group and 8 out of 99 (8.1 %) patients in the control group (HR 0.86 [0.32 to 2.31]; p = 0.76). Additionally, there were no significant differences between the groups in terms of secondary outcomes. Conclusion: The study found no evidence of an effect of intercessory prayer on the primary outcome of mortality or on the secondary outcomes of hospitalization time, ICU time, and mechanical ventilation time.

Youth Narratives of Moderate Islam: Study of Islamic Philosophy For Indonesian Millennials

This study seeks to understand the narratives of Islam that have developed among Muslim millennials in Indonesia, who have commonly been targeted for recruitment by radical groups. Youths, who are in the process of self-actualization, are easily influenced to adopt mindsets that run contrary to Pancasila—the national philosophy—when they are exposed to narratives that promote intolerance and radicalism. The Islamic experiences and narratives of Indonesian Muslim millennials will shape their activities and knowledge. This study deals with three aspects of the Islamic narratives that have emerged amongst Muslim Millennials in Indonesia: the sources of these narratives, the understandings of moderatism and ideal Muslimhood that have emerged, and the responses to moderate Islamic narratives. Using a phenomenological approach, this qualitative research finds that Islamic narratives to which millennials are exposed convey diverse messages—some radical, some liberal, and some moderate. These millennials receive these narratives from pesantren (Islamic boarding schools), teachers, prayer groups, books, and social media. Millennial Muslims in Indonesia tend to idealize moderate leaders over Salafi ones, and all support the propagation of moderate Islamic narratives.

Charismatisation of the Salvation Army, Ghana: Challenges and Way Forward

Until recently, the Salvation Army of Ghana was widely considered the only historic mission Christian denomination that has managed to ward off the onslaught of the main features of the charismatic movement in Ghana. Through information derived from the historical and phenomenological methods, particularly interview schemes and observation, this paper discusses the main reasons for a gradual introduction into the mainstream of the Salvation Army Ghana’s unique prayer groups, which are bringing hitherto “restricted” spiritual gifts to the forefront. The paper further argues that despite the popularity of the prayer groups and their activities among the grassroots membership of the Salvation Army, the groups are facing internal and external challenges that could jeopardise their spiritual and material benefits. The paper attempts to examine some of the immediate measures that could be undertaken, not only to incorporate the prayer groups and retain their membership in the Salvation Army, but also to ensure the continuous survival of the Salvation Army in Ghana and the rest of Africa.

Penguatan Moderasi Beragama Di Pesantren Quran Di Kota Cilegon

The goal of this study is to ascertain how religious moderation is being strengthened at the Pesantren Bany Syafii (PBS), which is situated in the center of a residential neighborhood in the city of Cilegon. Data for this qualitative study were gathered through observation, documentation, and interviews. The findings demonstrated that PBS had implemented religious moderation for students through the teaching of the kitab kuning supported by regular rituals like group prayer, recitation of the book, discussions, jam'iyah, and mutual assistance as well as the involvement of the students in extracurricular activities. Aside from that, santri are trained to respect everyone surrounding the boarding school, regardless of their differing religious beliefs. So, This learning on religious tolerance is complementary.

Implementasi Program Pelatihan Kader Taruna Melati (PKTM) Ikatan Pelajar Muhammadiyah (IPM) dalam Menanamkan Pendidikan Akhlak (Studi Kasus PC IPM Bangun Purba)

Taruna Melati Cadre Training (PKTM) is a work program of the Ikatan Pelajar Muhammadiyah (IPM) aimed at strengthening moral education among students. This research aims to analyze the implementation of IPM's PKTM program in the Bangun Purba Branch in instilling moral education to IPM cadres through the Taruna Melati Cadre Training (PKTM). The research method used is qualitative research with a case study approach. Data was collected through participatory observation, interviews, and analysis of documents related to the Taruna Melati Cadre Training (PKTM) of the Ikatan Pelajar Muhammadiyah (IPM). In this research, the researcher found a significant contribution in the activities of the Taruna Melati Cadre Training (PKTM) Program of the Ikatan Pelajar Muhammadiyah (IPM) in instilling moral education to the participants. This is because the program is designed to strengthen participants' understanding of moral values and Islamic character. Some of the activities conducted in the Taruna Melati Cadre Training (PKTM) Program of the Ikatan Pelajar Muhammadiyah (IPM) include group prayers, lectures, discussions, learning about the Al-Quran and Hadith, skill development, and various other materials provided.

NILAI-NILAI PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DALAM KEGIATAN SHALAWATAN GROUP "CINTA RASUL" DI DUSUN LUMBANG PENYENGAT

Shalawat reading is done as a form of love and longing for the prophet Muhammad SAW. By reading shalawat, it is hoped that the prophet will intercede on the last day. In shalawat there are poems that are very meaningful and have educational value. Shalawatan activities will usually be led by a prayer group and witnessed by the public, thus indirectly inviting the community to read prayers together. Lumbang Penyengat Hamlet has a prayer group with the name Cita Rasul. With the Cinta Rasul prayer group, it is hoped that it can invite the people of Lumbang Penyengat Hamlet to always pray as a form of love and longing for Rasulullah SAW. The value of aqidah education means believing, believing and as a soul force that can control and bind the human heart. Always pray, try to take care of the heart, and improve self-quality. Because not only chanting sholawat to the Prophet Muhammad SAW, the community also learns the law of recitation, and inserts fiqh knowledge before the prayer begins. Sholawat activities also have moral education value. Moral education is the soul of Islamic education and to achieve a good and perfect character is the goal of education. The third is Social education Humans are social creatures, creatures who cannot live alone, creatures who always need the help of others. This prayer activity also builds ties of friendship, mutual responsibility, care for each other, protect each other, help fellow members. education

Self reported benefits of participating in group prayer in a hospital outpatient setting: A cross-sectional observational study

BackgroundPrayer had long been used as a tool to bring hope among patients suffering with intractable diseases. Most clinical researches conducted so far on prayer were done upon indoor patients. Effects of prayer involving patients and health care providers in a hospital outpatient setting have never been explored. ObjectivesThis cross sectional study aimed to observe the self-perceived changes post prayer among patients and hospital staff involved in the health care delivery and who actually have participated in the prayer sessions. Material and methodSurvey was conducted with the help of a structured questionnaire on routine OP days at Ayurveda –Arthritis Treatment and Advanced Research Center, Lucknow. Patients visiting the center for OP based consultation and hospital staff who has participated in any prayer session were eligible to participate in the survey. Results49 hospital staff and 85 patients have participated in the survey. Among most important self-reported attributes following the prayer sessions in patients were Positive Attitude (84.70%), Optimism about cure (92.90%), Feeling of well-being (95.30%), Optimism about future (95.30%) and Changes in energy level (89.40%). Among hospital staff the important attributes were related to change in energy level (93.90%), increased empathy (93.90%), feeling of universal good (96.00%), less fatigue post prayer (69.40%), sustained effects (81.60%) and healthier feeling (81.60%). ConclusionThis observational study suggests that a simple prayer session in outpatient department may be helpful in inculcating hope and building self-esteem among patients and can bring a better self-image, efficiency and connectedness in the hospital staff. Eventually, this may help in improving the outcomes and quality of care being provided at outpatient setting at any hospital.