Abstract
This study examines the implementation of prayer learning as an initiative to cultivate religious consciousness and foster noble character development in children through the Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata/KKN) conducted by students from the Islamic Institute Miftahul Ulum Tanjungpinang. The "Taqwa Village: One Day, One Prayer" program was implemented at Al-Mustaqim Mosque, Sei Ladi, from April 15 to May 31, 2025, engaging 20 elementary school-age children divided into two groups based on grade level. The pedagogical methods employed encompassed storytelling, repetition and habituation, and multimedia audio-visual techniques. The findings demonstrate that children successfully memorized 32-40 out of 40 prayers taught (80% success rate), with indicators of religious consciousness evidenced through consistent attendance at Maghrib and Isha prayer services. Prayer learning proved efficacious in developing the character trait of humility (tawadhu'), fostering empathy, instilling patience, and establishing discipline. Challenges encountered included the influence of the digital era, disparities in family environmental support, and monotonous instructional methods. This research affirms that prayer learning constitutes not merely a religious ritual, but rather a strategic instrument for holistic personality development encompassing spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and social dimensions to cultivate a generation of noble character.
Keywords: prayer learning, religious consciousness, noble character
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