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This article discusses the importance of teaching Christian love amid the cultural and religious diversity in Indonesia. Diversity, which is a national treasure, should be nurtured through inclusive humanitarian values, where every individual is viewed as a fellow being worthy of love and respect. In this context, Jesus' teachings about love for one another and Martin Buber's concept of "I and Thou" play a significant role in fostering mutual respect.The article emphasizes that the biblical teachings on love, particularly in 1 Corinthians 13, serve as a foundation for creating positive and inclusive social interactions. By applying Christian values, society is expected to reduce prejudice and discrimination, as well as prevent conflict. The importance of instilling these values from an early age, both in families and educational institutions, is highlighted as a means to build a generation that is sensitive to differences. Through love and understanding, it is hoped that a harmonious and prosperous Indonesian society can be created, where every individual feels valued regardless of their background.

This research examines Al-Ghazali's thoughts in shaping the character of student independence through an educational approach. As one of the important figures in the world of Islamic education, besides concentrating on academics, Al-Ghazali proposed an educational approach that emphasizes the development of strong character. Finding out how Al-Ghazali's education helps students become independent is the driving force for this research as well as its application to the current educational context. The research method is a literature review by analyzing Al-Ghazali's relevant works, such as Ihya Ulumuddin and Mizan al-'Amal. The findings show that there are four main components of education as proposed by Al-Ghazali: moral development, inculcation of religious values, learning life skills, and individual independence. These findings are relevant to the challenges of modern education, especially in the effort to form independent and moral students. Educators can look to the results of this study as a resource in designing a curriculum that facilitates students' self-reliance in a holistic manner.

Christian Religious Education (CRE) plays a significant role as a means of character formation for students within the complex multicultural context of Indonesia. CRE not only emphasizes understanding Biblical teachings but also instills values such as love, tolerance, and moral responsibility, which are relevant to cultural and religious diversity. In a diverse society, character education through CRE aims to shape individuals who respect differences, are able to live harmoniously, and serve as "salt and light" in society. Through an inclusive and dialogical approach, CRE teaches students to appreciate diversity without losing their Christian identity. This study employs a literature review method to identify the challenges and opportunities in implementing CRE as a character-building tool in a multicultural society. The results show that a multicultural approach in CRE creates space for interfaith dialogue, helps prevent intolerance, and shapes a generation committed to values of peace and love. Thus, CRE not only plays a role in students' faith formation but also in building the tolerant character needed in a pluralistic society

This study aims to find out and analyze the comparison of the position of children out of wedlock according to law number 1 of 1974 concerning marriage and Islamic law, community attitudes towards children out of wedlock in Lohayong Village, East Solor District, East Flores Regency. This research is a normative judicial research using primary data obtained by conducting interviews, secondary data obtained from information sources in the form of the internet, books and other written notes. This study focuses on discussing the position of children out of wedlock according to law number 1 of 1974 concerning marriage and Islamic law and community attitudes towards children out of wedlock in Lohayong Village, East Solor District, East Flores Regency. The results of the study show that (1) Children out of wedlock in Law Number 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage are divided into two, namely legal children and children out of wedlock. The position of illegitimate children in the view of Islamic Law contained in the Compupulation of Islamic Law where an illegitimate child only has a civil or nasab relationship with his mother and his mother's family. (2) The attitude of the community towards children out of wedlock in Lohayong Village, East Solor District, East Flores Regency is known that the cause of children out of wedlock is due to religious differences, irresponsible couples and underage factors.

This Study explores the important role of Cristian Education (PAK) values ​​in the lives of diverse communities. Within the framework of pluralism, values ​​such as love, tolerance, and justice are key to creating interfaith harmony. With a qualitative approach, this study examines how PAK values ​​are applied in social interactions, education systems, and community activities.The results of the study indicate that the application of PAK values ​​not only strengthens Christian identity, but also supports positive dialogue between religious communities. The conclusion of this article confirms that the integration of PAK values ​​can serve as a bridge to building a more inclusive and peaceful society, and reduce the risk of conflict in diversity.

This article examines the role of Christian religious education in Indonesia as a tool for creating unity amidst the diversity of society. With a long history of forming character and positive values, this education needs to adapt to the context of advanced society. Through emphasizing the values ​​of tolerance, interfaith dialogue, and character development, Christian Religious Education aims to reduce tensions between various religious groups. This article also highlights the contribution of education in social activities and community service that supports social and economic development. In facing the challenges of globalization, education must continue to innovate by utilizing technology to instill inclusive values. In conclusion, Christian religious education not only functions to educate individuals, but also as an agent of social change, creating a society that is more united and harmonious in diversity.

Dairi Regency has a favorable geographical location, Sidikalang is the capital of Dairi Regency and has enormous industrial potential. The purpose of this study is to determine the potential for industrial development in Dairi Regency. The research method used is a qualitative research method that is library research using books and other literature as the main object. The results of the study show that geographical conditions, climate, and natural resources support various types of plants. The leading commodities are curly chilies, shallots, ginger, turmeric, corn, paddy fields, durian, Siamese oranges, Arabica coffee, and Robusta coffee. The potential for developing the fisheries industry with a focus on tilapia, carp, catfish, and jurung. The potential for developing tourism with ecotourism; trekking, mountain biking, observing flora and fauna, relaxing at Lake Toba. Agrotourism: visiting coffee, tea, orange plantations, learning about cultivation, then farming. Culinary and cultural tourism; art and cultural performances, cooking classes, culinary tourism. Travel history; King Silahi Sabungan Tomb Monument, Dairi Faith Tourism Park, Tao Silalahi. Religious tourism; Sidikalang Old Church, Sidikalang Grand Mosque.

Determining a monodisciplinary strategy for the advancement of science and its use in scientific integration is the aim of this research. This research uses a certain type of library research. To conduct descriptive research, researchers use words and not lists of data. These words can basically provide a general overview or explain current problems and their solutions. Content analysis is the data analysis method used, and places high priority on explaining the content of various existing propositions that arise from various theories and previous analyzes carried out by other researchers. The research findings show that a monodisciplinary approach is an approach whose foundation is solely on the scientific subject in question, without merging or combining it with other scientific fields. All sciences operate under monodisciplinary supervision, support, and motivation. Monodisciplinarity itself regulates scientific research and theoretical conclusions.   A narrowly focused approach to science will result in a narrow view of religion and an interpretation of religion that has nothing to do with the research environment. The urgency of this interdisciplinary study is achieved by creating a paradigm that needs to be implanted in society by: Switching from a format based on formalism to a substantive format, changing universalism from exclusivism, research, study, and improvements both internal and external (inside and outside).  

The validation of marriage is an examination of the bond between a man and a woman as life partners that has been carried out in accordance with the teachings of Islam, and the fulfillment of the elements and requirements for the validity of the marriage bond, but has not yet been registered with the relevant authorities. This study focuses on the analysis of the Surabaya Religious Court decision number 2540/Pdt.P2024/PA.Sby. This paper discusses the legal basis and requirements for the validation of marriage that were considered by the judge in making the decision to validate the marriage.

This article discusses the integration of social sciences and humanities in Islamic studies as an epistemological reconstruction effort to restore the unity between revelation, reason, and social reality. The research approach used is qualitative with a library research design through critical analysis of academic literature from various sources, including journals indexed by Scopus and Google Scholar. The results of the study indicate that the integration of social sciences and humanities broadens the orientation of Islamic studies from a normative-theological perspective to a more contextual and transformative multidisciplinary analysis. The social sciences serve as analytical instruments for socio-religious phenomena, while the humanities provide a reflective, ethical, and philosophical foundation that enriches understanding of Islamic teachings. The implementation of this paradigm is evident in the concept of "integration-interconnection" at UIN Indonesia and "Islamic revealed knowledge" at IIUM Malaysia, which have successfully developed an ethical and rational scientific tradition without abandoning the values ​​of monotheism. Despite facing epistemological and cultural challenges, scientific integration remains a crucial foundation for the development of an inclusive, humanistic, and humane civilization.  

Early marriage conducted through siri (unregistered religious marriage) remains a complex social phenomenon in Indonesia, often influenced by emotional ties, religious beliefs, and family expectations. This study explores the intersection between love, faith, and family in shaping decisions surrounding early siri marriage and religious conversion. Through a qualitative approach, the research examines how young individuals navigate personal relationships while facing moral, spiritual, and cultural pressures. The findings reveal that early siri marriage is frequently chosen as a solution to preserve family honor or legitimize romantic relationships, yet it also creates legal and psychological vulnerabilities, especially for young women. Furthermore, the decision to convert religions is shown to be deeply connected to marital commitments and familial influence, reflecting the struggle between personal conviction and social acceptance. This study highlights the need for broader legal protection, education, and social support systems to address the long-term impacts of unregistered early marriage and religious transition. Ultimately, the research emphasizes that decisions regarding marriage and faith are rarely individual choices alone, but rather shaped by powerful emotional and familial dynamics.

The flash floods and landslides in Central Aceh Regency are hydrometeorological disasters resulting from the interaction between natural factors and environmental conditions, such as extreme rainfall and declining ecological capacity due to land-use changes. In this context, community service activities conducted by law students of Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara function not only as humanitarian responses but also as a medium for social learning in internalizing the values of religious moderation based on local wisdom. This study aims to examine the role of students in disaster response and how these values are internalized through interactions with the Gayo community. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive-participatory design. Data were collected through participatory observation, informal interviews, and documentation during activities in disaster-affected areas, and analyzed through data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that these activities contributed to both physical recovery and social-psychological support, including trauma healing. Local wisdom values such as deliberation, mutual cooperation, and social solidarity act as social capital in strengthening community resilience and reflect religious moderation in daily life. Overall, this approach integrates academic knowledge, humanitarian values, and religious moderation while fostering students’ social awareness, empathy, and commitment

This study aims to describe the implementation of the Quranic recitation habit before teaching and learning activities and the role of students in supporting Quranic learning activities during the internship. Quranic recitation habit is one of the school's flagship programs, aiming to instill a love of the Quran, develop religious character, and establish a Quranic learning environment for students from an early age. This study used a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques were conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation during the internship. Observations were made through direct observation of Quranic recitation, memorization, muraja'ah (recitation), and moral development activities for students before the teaching and learning activities began. The results showed that the Quranic recitation habit before teaching and learning activities had a positive impact on students, including improving discipline, calmness in learning, and fostering a love of the Quran. Furthermore, student involvement in the internship contributed to supporting the Quranic learning process through memorization assistance, tahsin guidance, and moral development. Internships also provide students with practical experience in developing their academic, professional, and spiritual competencies as future educators. Thus, cultivating the habit of reciting the Quran before teaching and learning activities can be an effective means of developing a Quranic generation with noble morals and Islamic character.

The internship activities of students from the Qur’anic Studies and Tafsir Department at Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara represent a form of community service aimed at providing tangible contributions in accordance with their field of expertise. Although the students do not come from an education major, the interns at SMP Muhammadiyah 05 Medan actively participated in the religious guidance of students. The guidance activities included mentoring in Qur’an learning, Islamic Religious Education (PAI), and tahfidz (Qur’an memorization), as well as training in practical acts of worship such as the procedures for ghusl janabah (ritual purification after major impurity) and the funeral prayer (salat al-janazah). In addition, the interns also organized various Islamic competitions, including short surah recitation contests, Islamic quiz competitions, and the call to prayer (adhan) competition. This study employed a descriptive method with a qualitative approach, where data were obtained through observation, documentation, and direct participation during the internship activities. The results indicate that religious guidance through practical worship training and Islamic competitions can enhance students’ understanding, skills, and enthusiasm in practicing Islamic teachings. Therefore, the student internship program provides a positive contribution in strengthening religious values and the religious character of students at SMP Muhammadiyah 05 Medan.

Hajj and Umrah are forms of maḥḍah worship that hold an essential position in Islamic teachings and contain profound philosophical dimensions. Beyond their ritual obligations and recommendations, these acts of worship function as instruments for spiritual, moral, and social development among Muslims. This study aims to analyze the philosophical dimensions of Hajj and Umrah and their implications for enhancing religious devotion. The research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method through library research. Data were collected from scholarly books, academic journal articles, and relevant official documents, and analyzed using content analysis. The findings indicate that Hajj and Umrah embody core values such as monotheism, sincerity, patience, self-control, equality, and social solidarity. A deep understanding of these philosophical dimensions contributes significantly to the spiritual transformation of pilgrims, as reflected in improved quality of worship, religious discipline, and social awareness after the pilgrimage. This study emphasizes that philosophical comprehension of Hajj and Umrah is crucial for sustaining long-term religious devotion among Muslims.

The teaching of the Qur’an in formal educational institutions has increasingly developed through various innovative programs, one of which is the Tahfidz Camp program. This program is designed to provide a more intensive learning experience in memorizing the Qur’an for students. This study aims to analyze the role of the Tahfidz Camp program in fostering Qur’anic memorization among elementary school students at SD Muhammadiyah Medan 08. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation during the internship activities. The results indicate that the Tahfidz Camp program significantly contributes to improving students’ memorization of the Qur’an, both in terms of the quantity of memorization and the quality of recitation. In addition, the program enhances students’ motivation to learn, discipline, and religious character formation. A supportive learning environment and intensive learning methods are key factors in the success of this program. Therefore, Tahfidz Camp can serve as an effective strategy in fostering Qur’anic memorization at the elementary school level.

This study aims to analyze the strategies of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Office in strengthening religious moderation among the community and to comprehensively identify the supporting and inhibiting factors in its implementation. Religious moderation is a strategic issue in maintaining harmony, tolerance, and social integrity amid the increasing complexity of religious and cultural diversity in Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach through interviews, observations, and documentation as data collection techniques to obtain in-depth and relevant information. The findings indicate that the strategies implemented include strengthening religious literacy through outreach and guidance activities, cross-sector collaboration with religious leaders and local governments, optimizing the role of religious instructors, and utilizing social media as an effective means of public education. In addition, fostering the younger generation through interfaith dialogue programs and inclusive religious activities serves as a preventive measure to counter radicalism and intolerance. The challenges faced include limited human resources and resistance from certain community groups toward religious moderation programs. Overall, the strategies implemented are considered fairly effective in fostering tolerant, inclusive, and harmonious attitudes within society.

. The preservation of static archives in the Office of Religious Affairs (Kantor Urusan Agama/KUA) plays a crucial role in safeguarding the legal and administrative evidence of marriage for the community. However, many marriage records created between 1978 and 2002 at the Office of Religious Affairs of Medan Labuhan Subdistrict have experienced physical deterioration due to age, storage limitations, and environmental factors. Based on archival observations, out of 51 archival bundles (2,550 records), 76.4% were categorized as damaged, while only 23.5% remained in good condition. This condition highlights the urgency of implementing a systematic digitalization strategy as an effort to preserve static archives and ensure long-term access. This study aims to analyze the implementation of marriage archive digitalization as a preservation strategy and to examine its effectiveness in maintaining the authenticity, integrity, and accessibility of archival records. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach through observation, documentation analysis, and field-based data interpretation. The findings indicate that digitalization contributes significantly to minimizing physical handling, preventing further deterioration, improving retrieval efficiency, and strengthening archival security. Nevertheless, several challenges were identified, including limited technological infrastructure, lack of standardized procedures, and human resource constraints. The study concludes that digitalization is not merely a technological transition but a strategic preservation effort that requires institutional commitment, proper archival management standards, and sustainable planning. By integrating digital preservation practices into archival governance, the Office of Religious Affairs can enhance the protection of marriage archives as static archives and ensure their continued legal and administrative value for future generations.

This internship program aimed to provide practical experience for students from Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara in understanding public service management across religious communities and personnel governance within government institutions. The internship took place at the Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Medan City, an institution playing a strategic role in delivering religious services and managing civil servants. The main focus of this study was on cross-religious public services and the implementation of personnel management systems. The findings indicate that the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Medan City applies principles of fairness, tolerance, and professionalism in delivering cross-religious public services, supported by an organized and structured personnel governance system. This internship offers significant benefits to students by enhancing their practical knowledge, administrative skills, and professional attitudes, especially in handling diversity within the public sector. By experiencing the management of public services and personnel governance, students gained valuable insights into the operational challenges and strategies employed in the public administration of religious affairs.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of observational activities conducted by students of Qur’anic Sciences and Tafsir (IAT) in Qur’anic da’wah activities at Darul Ihsan Modern Islamic Boarding School. The focus of the study is directed at the forms of da’wah activities, the methods of delivering the material, and the responses of the students (santri) to the presence of university students acting as young preachers who are directly involved in the process of religious guidance within the boarding school environment. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach employing field observation techniques, in-depth interviews with relevant parties, and documentation as supporting research data. The results of the study indicate that IAT students are able to integrate their understanding of tafsir with a contextual communicative approach, making the Qur’anic material easier for students with different levels of ability to understand. The da’wah activities include thematic religious studies, tahsin and tahfiz of the Qur’an, Islamic discussions, and the development of students’ morals and character in their daily lives. The main supporting factors are the support from the boarding school authorities, a conducive learning environment, and the academic readiness of the students. Meanwhile, the obstacles encountered include limited time for implementing the activities and variations in students’ abilities to comprehend the material. In general, this observation provides valuable practical experience for students in applying the theory of Qur’anic da’wah while also strengthening the synergy between higher education institutions and Islamic boarding schools in developing sustainable Qur’an-based da’wah.