Implementing Da’wah bil Hal through Islamic Funeral Rites Training: Empowering Mosque Based Women’s Religious Study Groups

Abstract

Da'wah bil hal is an Islamic preaching approach implemented through concrete actions to address community needs. This study analyzes the implementation of da'wah bil hal through funeral management training to empower a mosque-based women's religious study group at Al-Qolam Grand Mosque, Central Cimahi District. The study employed a qualitative approach using Participatory Action Research (PAR). Participants included 36 members of the women's religious study group, mosque management representatives, and training instructors. Data were collected through participatory observation, documentation, pre-tests, post-tests, and participant satisfaction questionnaires and were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis supported by descriptive statistics. The findings indicate that the training represented a needs-based implementation of da'wah bil hal through participatory learning. The program provided participants with practical training experiences and strengthened their preparedness to perform Islamic funeral rites. The pre-test and post-test results showed very limited changes in cognitive scores, while the high baseline scores indicated that participants already had substantial prior knowledge. Nevertheless, the very high satisfaction level indicated a highly positive participant response to the relevance and implementation of the training. Needs-based da'wah bil hal effectively integrates Islamic values, community empowerment, and the strengthening of the mosque's social functions.