Revitalisasi Peran Majelis Ta’lim dalam Membangun Karakter Religius Masyarakat Desa Karangjaya, Tirtamulya, Karawang.

Abstract

This community service program aims to revitalize the strategic role of majelis ta’lim (Islamic study groups) in shaping the religious character of the people in Karangjaya Village, Karawang Regency. The initiative responds to challenges such as declining youth participation, conventional teaching methods, and a lack of innovation in religious institutions. A participatory-educative method was employed, based on local needs, through stages of problem identification, collaborative planning, capacity-building training, thematic curriculum development, digital media utilization, and evaluative assessments using pre-tests and post-tests.

The results show a significant increase in congregational participation (92%), understanding of religious values (85%), and youth involvement (70%). Organizational structures across 13 majelis ta’lim were successfully strengthened, and a monthly thematic study schedule was systematically implemented. Flagship programs such as Active Majelis Ta’lim (MATA), Islamic Character School, and Socially Concerned Majelis Ta’lim effectively integrated religious values into community life in a practical and transformative way. Monthly study forums facilitated by the local Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) enhanced institutional synergy and ensured sustainability. Thus, the revitalization of majelis ta’lim has proven effective in re-establishing its role as a center for spiritual development and religious character building that remains relevant amid social and technological changes.