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This study discusses the implementation of the commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW) in Pematang Guntung Village as an effort to strengthen religious values and foster togetherness within the community. The commemoration of the Prophet’s birthday is a long-standing Islamic tradition carried out as a form of respect and love for the Prophet Muhammad SAW. The objectives of this study are to celebrate the Islamic holy day of Maulid Nabi, cultivate the love of the people for the Prophet, develop the potential of the younger generation in the field of religion, and strengthen Islamic brotherhood (ukhuwah islamiyah) among villagers. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. The collected data were analyzed in depth to describe how the Maulid event was conducted and its impact on the community. The findings revealed that the commemoration of the Prophet’s birthday brought significant positive effects. In addition to increasing understanding and practice of Islamic teachings, this activity also strengthened social bonds, encouraged youth participation, and raised collective awareness of the importance of preserving religious traditions. Furthermore, the event served as an effective medium to foster ukhuwah islamiyah, a spirit of togetherness, cooperation, and tolerance among community members. The Maulid tradition also functioned as an informal educational medium that instilled noble values, promoted the Prophet’s exemplary character, and reinforced moral development. Thus, the commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday in Pematang Guntung Village was not only a religious tradition but also an instrument of education, character building, and social cohesion that reinforced unity and harmony within the community.  

Instilling Islamic art values ​​from an early age is a strategic step in shaping children's character based on local spiritual and cultural values. One potential approach to achieving this goal is through the introduction and learning of traditional Islamic musical instruments, such as the gendang habsyi. The gendang habsyi, as a musical instrument that is identical to the poems of praise to the Prophet Muhammad SAW, has high educational and spiritual value, and is able to attract children's interest through its rhythmic and interactive elements. This article aims to examine the role of the gendang habsyi in fostering elementary school children's interest in Islamic art, both from musical, educational, and social aspects. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this study involved observation and interviews with art teachers, students, and parents at an Islamic elementary school. The findings show that the introduction of the gendang habsyi is not only able to arouse children's interest in Islamic musical art, but also strengthen their love for Islamic culture, foster a spirit of togetherness, and increase children's self-confidence in expressing themselves positively. In addition, the fun and contextual learning method through the habsyi drum game has proven effective in building an inclusive and meaningful learning atmosphere. Therefore, the integration of habsyi drums in the art curriculum at the elementary school level is worth considering as one of the strategic alternatives in Islamic art education based on local culture.

Islam is present on earth by truly caring for the human soul and mind by providing healthy food from pre-conception to the next stages of life. Food consumed by humans must contain various kinds of nutritional content that can support human life processes. This research uses a literature review method where the researcher carries out a series of research involving various kinds of information originating from literature such as books, encyclopedias, documents, and so on with the aim of finding various kinds of theories and ideas which can then formulate results in accordance with the research objectives. The results of research from various literary sources show that in Islamic teachings, food and drink consumed by humans, especially Muslims, must be selective, namely halal according to Allah's instructions in the Koran and the explanation of the Prophet Muhammad SAW in the hadith, and of thayyiban quality, namely food that is useful for the body, it is not damaging, not disgusting, delicious, does not expire and does not conflict with God's commands, because it is not forbidden. Islam and health basically have the same goal for the good of humans. Therefore, when consuming food, there are several conditions that must be met and strictly observed so that humans avoid various types of diseases that originate from food.