STRENGTHENING THE CONCEPT OF KAFA'AH IN DETERMINING A SPOUSE IN ISLAMIC FIQH EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS AT MAN 2 MEDAN

Abstract

This community service aims to strengthen MAN 2 Medan students' understanding of the concept of kafaah in determining a soul mate through learning Islamic jurisprudence. Kafaah is the principle of equality which is an important aspect in choosing a life partner according to Islamic teachings.  This principle includes equality in terms of religion, descent, property and morals. Students need a correct understanding of the concept of kafaah so that they can consider these aspects wisely in real life, especially when they later face the process of choosing a life partner. This activity is carried out through a series of outreach programs, group discussions and simulations that focus on the application of the kafaah concept in the context of modern life. The teaching material is packaged interactively, by combining theory and direct practice, so that students can more easily understand the relevance of the kafaah concept in everyday life. The methods used in this activity include lectures, questions and answers, and case analysis, where students are given various wedding scenarios with various backgrounds, which are then discussed based on kafaah principles. The results of the service activities show that MAN 2 Medan students have a significant increase in understanding of the concept of kafaah after participating in this program. Strengthening the concept of kafaah is not only useful in the context of learning fiqh at school, but also as a provision for students in living a family life in accordance with Islamic guidance in the future.