Peran Ikatan Remaja Masjid Al-Falah Dalam Pembentukan Karakter Remaja Masjid Di Desa Sungai Bakau Besar Laut Kecamatan Sungai Pinyuh Kabupaten Mempawah

Abstract

In the face of modern challenges, the Al-Falah Mosque Youth Association (Ikatan Remaja Masjid Al-Falah) in Sungai Bakau Besar Laut Village plays a crucial role in shaping the character and personality of adolescents through positive and constructive activities. The objectives of this study are: To examine the role of the Al-Falah Mosque Youth Association in fostering the character development of mosque youths in Sungai Bakau Besar Laut Village, and To identify the supporting and inhibiting factors influencing the implementation of IRA’s role in youth character formation. This research employed a field study design with a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research subjects consisted of mentors and IRA administrators. Data analysis was carried out through three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing/verification.

The findings reveal that the Al-Falah Mosque Youth Association plays a significant role in instilling core character values such as religiosity, discipline, responsibility, cooperation, and social awareness. Active participation of the youths in mosque-based activities contributes to a heightened sense of religious consciousness and moral responsibility among them. Supporting factors include strong community involvement, adequate mosque facilities, and the enthusiasm of the administrators in implementing youth development programs. Conversely, the inhibiting factors identified are the low participation of some youths who prefer activities outside the mosque, limited operational funding, and the insufficient provision of leadership and organizational management training for IRA administrators.