Religious Affairs Research Articles

Research on the experience and lessons of ethnic and religious governance in the EU under the rise of populism

As a community of multicultural and religions, the effective governance of ethnic and religious affairs is of great significance for maintaining the stability within the EU and promoting the harmony and cooperation among member states. The EU has strengthened ethnic and religious governance by promoting multicultural policies, implementing regional policies, establishing conflict prevention and mediation mechanisms, promoting cross-border cooperation and integration process, focusing on protecting the rights and freedom of citizens, establishing a legal and policy framework, and strengthening dialogue. However, under the rise of populism, the EU is severely challenged, including the intensification of immigration and refugee problems, the insufficient response to religious extremism and terrorist threats and the lack of coherence and consistency of policies, the lack of effective communication and dialogue mechanisms, and insufficient regulation.The article suggests vigilance the dangers of populism, strengthening the rule of law, focusing on education and publicity, preventing and responding to extremism, and promoting the integration of economic development and society. The EU has taken measures, such as promoting legal policy making, strengthening dialogue mechanisms and the governance of migrants, but it still needs to focus on social integration to maintain stability and solidarity. Other countries can learn from the EU experience and develop religious governance strategies adapted to their own situation.

Persuasive Communication: Strategy by Office of Religious Affairs to Prevent Divorce

The Ministry of Religion took anticipatory steps to prevent high divorce rates through the SUSCATIN program (Prospective Bride Course). This marriage counselling program is carried out at the District Religious Affairs Office (KUA). KUA officers carry out persuasive communication to influence and change the beliefs, attitudes, and behavior of prospective brides and grooms. The marriage counselling program has been running well and smoothly. However, statistical data shows that the divorce rate in Regency is the highest in West Java. This research aims to determine the role of persuasive communication used by KUA officers in influencing the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of prospective brides and grooms. This research uses a qualitative approach with phenomenological methods. The research results show that KUA officers can carry out counselling effectively. They can set goals, are careful in conveying messages about the importance of maintaining the integrity of marriage, and can implement persuasive communication strategies. However, the efforts of KUA officers have not been optimal. This can be seen from the still high divorce rate in Regency. The limitation of this research is changes in a person's behavior to prevent divorce in the household. The original value of this research is the ability of KUA officers representing the government to deliver development programs through divorce prevention programs using persuasive communication. In the case of community outreach, officers often use one-way (linear) and command-based (top-down) communication.

Pemahaman Masyarakat Pada Pelaksanaan Sertifikat Tanah Wakaf Dalam Kajian Manajemen Wakaf ( Studi Kasus Di Kantor Urusan Agama Sako Kota Palembang )

This research is entitled "Community's Understanding of the Implementation of Waqf Land Certificates in the Study of Waqf Management (Case Study at the Sako Religious Affairs Office, Palembang City)." Waqf is a form of worship whose practice will not be interrupted even after a person dies, namely waqf. For Muslims, the term waqf is certainly familiar. Waqf is often equated with almsgiving. The property usually donated is land. Waqf can be briefly defined as property donated in the way of Allah to be utilized by the public. This research was conducted at the Sako District Religious Affairs Office, Palembang City. In this research the author used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The author also used several data collection techniques, namely observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this research are that the level of public understanding regarding the implementation of waqf land certification still does not understand waqf land certification. The community has different views regarding waqf land certification. As for the implementation of waqf land certification in the KUA, Sako District, Palembang City, it has been carried out, but there is still a lack of public understanding of the obstacles related to financing waqf land certification, there are also other obstacles in carrying out waqf land certification, such as, the public still does not understand the flow of waqf land certification and lack of socialization from the Palembang city government.

The Effect of Reward, Punishment on Satisfaction and Work Ethic and its Implication on Organizational Commitment (Empirical Study on Ministry of Religious Affairs Employees in the South Papua Province Region)

The research focused on the effect of the reward and punishment system on the level of satisfaction and work ethic of employees, and how to influence the organizational commitment of employees at the Office of the Ministry of Religion in the South Papua Province Region. The type of research used is quantitative. The total population totaled 159 people. The sampling technique uses a saturated sampling approach (census), which involves all members of the population. Data collection procedures through online questionnaires. The results of this study indicate that reward has a significant positive effect on job satisfaction, reward has a significant positive effect on work ethic, reward has no significant effect on organizational commitment, punishment has no significant effect on job satisfaction, punishment has no significant effect on work ethic, punishment has no significant effect on organizational commitment, job satisfaction has a significant positive effect on organizational commitment, work ethic has a significant positive effect on organizational commitment, job satisfaction mediates the effect of reward on organizational commitment, work ethic mediates the effect of reward on organizational commitment, job satisfaction does not mediate the effect of punishment on organizational commitment, work ethic does not mediate the effect of punishment on organizational commitment.

The Influence of Work Environment, Workload, and Career Development on Employee Performance

This study investigates the impact of work environment, workload, and career development on employee performance at the Ministry of Religious Affairs in South Papua Province. The research aims to determine the significance of these variables on performance. Using a quantitative method, data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using multiple regression. Results show that work environment and workload significantly affect performance, while career development does not. Simultaneously, all variables collectively impact performance. The findings suggest improving the work environment, managing workload effectively, and enhancing career development opportunities to boost employee performance. Future research should expand the sample size and include additional variables.

A Structural Model Approach to Leadership Style, Quality of Work Life and Communication Mediated by Motivation on Work Engagement (Empirical Study on the Ministry of Religious Affairs Work Unit in the South Papua Province Region))

The demand to always have integrity, be professional, be responsible for work and the organization and be an example for others is not an easy matter for Civil Servants in the Ministry of Religion, especially in the South Papua Province region. This research aims to analyze the relationship between leadership style, quality of work life and communication mediated by motivation on employee work engagement. Data collection was carried out using a saturated sampling approach, with a final sample size of 148 respondents. The SEM analysis technique is carried out by evaluating the measurement model and structural model. The results of the analysis show that work motivation does not mediate the influence of leadership style, quality of work life and communication on employee engagement. It was found that there was a significant influence of leadership style, quality of work life and communication on work motivation, but these three variables had no effect on employee engagement.

KUA's Communication Strategy in Revitalizing the Strengthening of the Marriage Record Program

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to describe how the communication strategy applied in the Religious Office (KUA) in revitalizing the strengthening of the marriage record program in Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency. This study uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. The location of this research is the Office of Religious Affairs located on Jln. Besar Tembung No. 34, Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency. The data used in this study is secondary data, in the form of policy archives and communication strategies in KUA, Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency. Primary source, by conducting an in-depth interview with the head of KUA, Mr. Drs. Ahmad Sayuti Hasibuan, MA and Mrs. Nuriastusya'diah, SE. M. Si as the staff/general executor at KUA Percut Sei Tuan Deli Serdang Regency. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that the strategy used by the religious office in Percut Sei Tuan District, Deli Serdang Regency, to revive and improve the marriage registration program. As everyone knows, socialization is the process by which norms, values, and behaviors are passed down from one generation to the next in a group or community. The KUA revitalization strategy is carried out to improve the strengthening of the program at KUA Percut Sei Tuan Deli Serdang Regency and the socialization of prospective brides. Keywords: Communication Strategy, KUA, Program Revitalization.

AL-KUTUB AL-MADRASIYAH AL-‘ARABIYAH FĪ INDŪNISIYĀ MIN MAẒŪRI WAṬANĪYIN WA ‘ĀLAMĪYIN

The study of school textbooks is interesting to examine comprehensively and in-depth. The issues with textbooks can be mapped into three crucial problems: First, issues related to the preparation and assessment phase. Second, issues related to the distribution of books, including accessibility and the purchasing power of textbooks. Third, problems related to the usage of books. This research focuses on developing a comprehensive assessment instrument for Arabic language textbooks. The researcher conducted research and development using the ADDIE model, which was developed from the instruments of the National Education Standards Agency (BSNP), the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), as well as expert opinions. The results of this research and development show: First, the development of a comprehensive assessment instrument for Arabic language textbooks, consisting of four components: appearance, content, language, and presentation or teaching. Each component has indicators and sub-assessment items, totaling 50 assessment items. Second, the instrument was tested on Arabic language textbooks published by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, with a resulting score of 77.48, indicating they are suitable with major revisions needed.

Competence of Frontline Implementers in the Implementation of the Policy of Appointing State Treasury Officials to Work Units within the Ministry of Religious Affairs Office Ciamis Regency

The new approach to state financial management began with the introduction of Law Number 17 of 2003 on State Finance, Law Number 1 of 2004 on State Treasury, and Law Number 15 of 2004 on the Audit of State Financial Management and Accountability. The implementation of Minister of Religious Affairs Regulation Number 32 of 2021, which essentially serves as a policy or program within the Ministry of Religious Affairs, outlines the procedures for appointing treasury officials. This process will significantly influence the transparency and accountability of budget management. The success of these policies in achieving their intended outcomes naturally depends on factors related to policy, organizational structure, and the surrounding environment. The competence of frontline implementers is the competence of policy implementers, while the competence of implementers is a work ability of each policy implementer which includes aspects of knowledge, skills, and work attitudes in accordance with the expected standardization. Minister of Religious Affairs Regulation Number 32 of 2021 Article 2 Paragraph 5 states that state treasury officials, namely Paying Warrant Signing Officers, Commitment Making Officials and Expenditure Treasurers must have a certificate of competence. With regard to the prerequisites to be able to carry out duties as a state treasury official, they must have competence, where one of the indicators of having this competence is eligibility indicated by the certificate obtained after following the certification process. To achieve good policy implementation cannot be achieved in a short time where there must be several stages taken. The first stage is called the fullness stage where it is very important to be qualified to be eligible for office, the next stage is quality, namely how the work is carried out better and who does it.

The Role of Islamic Religious Counselors in Providing Premarital Guidance at the Religious Affairs Office of Sultan Daulat District, Subulussalam City, Aceh Province

This study aims to analyze the implementation of premarital guidance at the Religious Affairs Office of Sultan Daulat District, the materials provided in premarital guidance at the Religious Affairs Office of Sultan Daulat District, and the SWOT analysis of premarital guidance at the Religious Affairs Office of Sultan Daulat District. The study used a nautical qualitative approach with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews and documentation studies. This study revealed several important findings regarding premarital guidance at the Religious Affairs Office of Sultan Daulat District. The implementation of this guidance follows the requirements for marriage registration in accordance with the latest regulations. Participants were very satisfied with the ease and flexibility of time provided during the guidance, which was arranged according to the agreement between the presenter and participants. Religious counselors showed responsibility and consistency in their duties, making positive contributions to the community by being active in discussions and question and answer sessions. The guidance material was delivered by two groups of presenters: Islamic religious counselors and representatives from the National Population and Family Planning Agency and health agencies. The material covered the management of psychology and family dynamics, reproductive health, and the foundations of a harmonious family. Religious counselors used an independent method in delivering their material. The SWOT analysis shows that religious counselors play a role in reducing the divorce rate in the area. They are also effective in reducing the spread of hoax news about premarital counseling. The guidance methods applied and the flexibility of implementation time help simplify the process and overcome the negative stigma that is often associated with premarital counseling at the Sultan Daulat Religious Affairs Office.

Determinants of job satisfaction among employees at the Ministry of Religious Affairs Office in Palembang

Purpose: The purpose of this resource is to determine The Influence of Competence, Independence, and Professionalism of Government Internal Auditors on Audit Quality at the Representative Offices of the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) of South Sulawesi Province. Research methodology: The variables in this study are competence (X1), independence (X2), professionalism (X3), and Audit Quality (Y). The study sample comprised of 40 respondents. The research carried out in this study was quantitative, using primary data. The data collection technique used in this study was a questionnaire. The study population included all internal auditors at the Representative Office of the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) of South Sulawesi Province. The samples used in this study were selected using random sampling. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistical analysis, normality test, linearity test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test, multiple regression analysis test, R Square test, t statistical test, and F statistical test. Results: The results of the research partially show that competence and professionalism have positive and significant effects on audit quality, while independence has positive and insignificant effects on audit quality. Simultaneously, the competence, independence, and professionalism of government internal auditors have a positive and significant effect on audit quality at the Representative Offices of the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) of South Sulawesi Province.

The Implementation of Religious Moderation in Pesantren Bayt Al-Qur'an, South Tangerang: A Living Qur'an Study

This study aims to examine and explore the implementation of religious moderation in Pesantren Bayt Al-Quran South Tangerang. Pesantren plays a significant role in maintaining the integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia, a country with a diverse population, including in terms of ethnicity, culture and religion. Additionally, the pesantren community is heterogeneous in which on a small scale, the attitude and daily life of the pesantren community reflect Indonesia's diversity. Qualitative research methods were employed using field research and a living Qur'an approach. The data were obtained through direct interviews, questionnaires via Google form and observation, and then analysed by using descriptive analysis. The indicators used were initiated by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, namely national commitment, tolerance, non-violence and adaptability to local culture. The findings indicated that Pesantren Bayt Al-Qur'an South Tangerang has implemented religious moderation in its daily life and in various aspects of life. The most evident indicator of religious moderation is tolerance.

An Ideal Marriage: A Study of the Marriage Sermon in the Perspective of Gadamer’s Hermeneutics

This paper aims to find a dynamic relationship between the text and the interpreter in the marriage sermon. This dynamic is explored by utilizing qualitative methods with the Gadamer’s Hermeneutics approach, which focuses on the acceptance of listeners or readers rather than the speaker's intent. There are two parties involved in understanding: the horizon of the text and the horizon of the interpreter. Gadamer's hermeneutics illustrates hermeneutics as a fusion of horizons. Hermeneutics is an attempt to clarify the conditions for understanding to take place. Thus, the meaning of the text is no longer limited to the author's intent but is open to the interpretation of the reader. There is a dynamic relationship between the horizons of the text and the horizons of the interpreter. Brides and families receive marriage advice when arranging paperwork at the Office of Religious Affairs, ordering material from the khatib to be delivered during the marriage sermon, and the atmosphere at the ceremony venue supports understanding the horizon of the text with the horizon of the interpreter. Therefore, the fusion of horizons of the text and the interpreter of the marriage sermon from the perspective of Gadamer's Hermeneutics shows the formation of a prosperous, happy, and noble family, in line with the concepts of sakinah, mawaddah, and warrahmah.

The Impact of Gender Stereotypes and Self-Efficacy on the Glass Ceiling Phenomenon in the Religious Affairs Office of Purwakarta Regency

This study aimed at gender stereotypes and self-efficacy as determinants of the glass ceiling effect. Data was collected through questionnaires distributed to employees in the office. The linear regression analysis method is used to analyze the data. Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Purwakarta District. The results showed that Gender Streotypes partially had a significant influence on Glass Ceiling, Self-Efficacy had a significant influence on Glass Ceiling. The implications of these findings are discussed in the context of the Importance of addressing Gender Stereotypes in the workplace: Organizations need to be aware of the impact of Gender Stereotypes on the Glass Ceiling and take steps to reduce or eliminate those stereotypes

Implementation of physical fitness learning model through play approach: how does it impact on Islamic school students of Madrasah Tsanawiyah?

Physical education is a compulsory content in the education curriculum under the ministry of religious affairs in Indonesia, especially for junior high school students. Learning to implement the curriculum launched by the government, however, the implementation of this curriculum still requires elaboration to be more operational and can be implemented in schools. The issue of low fitness, learning content and student motivation in physical education is still an operational concern. Creativity is needed so that physical education learning is quality, interesting and able to improve fitness in fun and quality learning. The purpose of seeing the implementation of game-based physical education learning for student fitness development. The research method taken is a type of quantitative research, namely quasi-experimental design with a two-group pre test-post test control group design. The research was conducted on 40 students with two groups. Experimental group 20 students and control group 20 Students. Fitness instrument with 800 meter test for women and 1000 for men. Data analysis using independent sample t-test. The results showed that there was a significant effect on students' physical fitness in the experimental group before treatment (pre-test) and after treatment (post-test), seen from the Sig value of 0.000 < α 0.05. Furthermore, the control group also experienced an increase between before and after treatment, as evidenced by the sig value. 0,032. The results showed that there was an increase in fitness shown by both the control and experimental groups. It is proven that the experimental group is better than the control group with a comparison of 51% increase in the control group and 62% in the experimental group. Keywords: Learning Model, Play Approach, Physical Education, Physical Fitness, Islamic School

The Influence of Person-Job Fit and Public Service Motivation on Organizational Commitment Among Employees of Religious Affairs Ministry Office Purwakarta Regency

This study investigates the influence of person-job fit (P-J fit) and public service motivation (PSM) on organizational commitment (OC) among employees in the Ministry of Religious Affairs Office of Purwakarta Regency, Indonesia. Data was collected through questionnaires distributed to employees in the office. Linear regression analysis was employed to analyze the data. The findings revealed that both P-J fit and PSM positively impact OC. These results are discussed in the context of human resource management and organizational performance improvement within the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The study contributes to the understanding of factors influencing organizational commitment in the public sector.

The Role of Muslim Youth in Promotion Education in Cambodia

The Muslim community in Cambodia, generally known as “Cham”, descended from refugees from the ancient Kingdom of Champa who fled central Vietnam 500 years ago. The community has faced two main dramatic periods of persecution. The first began with the end of the Champa kingdom in the 16th century and the Khmer Rouge period lives on in the collective memory of Cambodians from 1975 to 1979, up to 2 million Cambodians were killed, with many more displaced and separated from their families. This study is to describe the situational context of the Cham Muslim minority setting in Cambodia as well as specific problems in the formal education using literature review and data analysis. On the way towards universal primary education, Cambodia has made good progress over the past fifteen years. In 2014, the net enrolment rate in primary school was 98.4 per cent, the primary school completion rate was 89.9 per cent and the literacy rate of people aged 15-24 years was 91 per cent. In Islamic education, MoEYS allocated 1,500 teaching positions with civil service status to the Islamic education school system. Of those, currently, 1,391 Islamic school teachers hold that title and receive their salaries from the RGC. Recruitment of the 1,391 Islamic school teachers to become civil service teachers was done by MoEYS, in collaboration with the Highest Council for Islamic Religious Affairs in Cambodia (referred to as Mufti), which has a leadership team appointed by the RGC. The qualitative data confirms that Islamic schools are not a monolithic entity. There are a variety of ways Islamic schools are administered, offering different curricula and serving diverse Muslim communities across Cambodia

Model of Madrasah Al-Qur'an in Correctional Institution (Case Study of Class IIA Correctional Institution Yogyakarta)

This study aims to determine the implementation, implications, supporting and inhibiting factors, and the Madrasah al-Qur'an Al Fajar model in Class IIA Correctional Institution Yogyakarta. This research is a field research using qualitative methods and phenomenological approaches. Data collection techniques are done through interviews, observations, and documentation, while data analysis uses Mautakas' phenomenological theory. The study results show that the implementation of Madrasah Al-Qur'an Al Fajar is driven by three agencies, namely the Class IIA Yogyakarta Prison, the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Yogyakarta, and BAZNAS DIY. Activities are implemented on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday with learning methods that include lectures, sorogan, bandongan, questions and answers, demonstrations, practices, examples, and habituation. The model of Madrasah Al-Qur'an Al Fajar is a madrasah that is managed in a modern and synergistic manner so that it can change the religious behavior of students for the better than before. The implementation of this Madrasah Al-Qur'an implies that students become diligent in reading the Qur'an, be tawadu', be polite and friendly, respect each other, be orderly in worship, be able to become khatib, imam, teaching assistant, and make speeches, with increased awareness and peace of mind. Factors supporting the success of this Madrasah include funds, Ustaz, management, "Santri Ustaz," warrior mentality, volunteers, infrastructure, and community support. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors are new residents, the rolling system, the "little king," limited human resources (HR), recidivist students, and syndicates.

The Dissemination of Religious Moderation Through the Policy of the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs

The Dissemination of Religious Moderation Through the Policy of the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs

من المكاتب إلى الفضائات السيبرانية: فعالية برنامج الإرشاد ما قبل الزواج عبر منصات التواصل الاجتماعية

The progress of communication technologies, especially post-Covid-19, has changed general behavior patterns and premarital rehabilitation programs. Traditionally held at religious affairs offices (KUA), these programs are now frequently found on social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook with various type. This research was presented to answer a valid question about premarital guidance program chapters via social media, how they were applied and whether they demonstrated good effectiveness. By employing qualitative study, the research found that the premarital guidance program through the social network provide sufficient and innovative materials for their followers and conducting in an appropriate manner and advanced way. As for the effectiveness of the pre-marriage guidance program classes through social media platforms, the result showed that they have good effectiveness, either in terms of the participants’ assimilation of the materials, or in terms of organizing the programs, both in terms of the method of delivering and developing affection and the experience of the mentors. However, there is still a weakness in terms of the lack of dialogue between the counsellors and the participants, the lack of discussion of experiences and facts about family life, and case studies.