ABSTRACT
 
 This research was motivated by the influence and methods of KH. Afnan Anshori in applying the concept of Islamic education to the Lamongan coastal community. The concepts or ideas are interesting things written by researchers because he is also a local Islamic religious figure in Brondong sub-district and he is respected by many Lamongan coastal communities.
 This type of research is qualitative research with data analysis techniques using data reduction, inductive, deductive, comparative, & descriptive. The data in this study were collected using observation, interview and documentation techniques.
 The results of this study can be concluded: 1) The religious condition of the coastal communities at that time was mixed with communism, superstition and Khurafat culture. 2) The concept of the concept of Islamic education KH. Afnan Anshori was very effective in increasing the religious understanding of the people on the coast of Lamongan Regency. 3). Factors supporting and inhibiting KH. Afnan Anshori was very influential in increasing the religious understanding of the coastal communities of Lamongan Regency.