Pelatihan Tahizul Mayit sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan Keagamaan Masyarakat Desa Ganal

Abstract

Funeral management, referred to as tahizul mayit, is an important part of Muslim religious practice because it involves a collective obligation that must be understood and carried out according to Islamic guidance. In rural communities, these skills are commonly transmitted through direct practice, while changing lifestyles and dependence on a limited number of experienced individuals may lead to unequal distribution of knowledge and skills. This article aims to describe a tahizul mayit training activity conducted through community service and the KKN program in Ganal Village, Huristak District, as well as its benefits, learning process, challenges, and sustainability strategies. The activity employed a descriptive qualitative and participatory approach, with data collected through observation, interviews, discussions, documentation, and reflection. The training stages included an introduction to fardhu kifayah, explanation of equipment, demonstrations, practice of washing and shrouding, funeral prayer and burial procedures, and evaluation. The results show that combining theoretical explanations with practical demonstrations facilitates understanding because participants can observe and directly practice each procedure. The activity also increased awareness that funeral management is a shared social and religious responsibility requiring community-level cadres. Challenges included differences in participants’ prior experience, limited practice facilities, lack of confidence, and inadequate documentation. Sustainability can be supported through periodic training, establishing tahizul mayit teams or community cadres, providing simple practical guides, and involving younger generations. Thus, tahizul mayit training contributes to religious education, social solidarity, and community empowerment based on local needs.