Study of Santri Participation in Strengthening the Religious Character of the Youth Generation in the Mountain Area of Kandangserang, Pekalongan District

Abstract

Santri is a person who learns from a teacher or kiyai. In addition to learning, students are expected to be able to carry out their learning outcomes and become actors of change in society. In Kandangserang, the number of students is very large, but the character of the younger generation is still not in accordance with the character that is in accordance with the guidance of the Islamic religio, so that researchers make research so that they can analyze the participation carried out by santri on the younger generation and to analyze what impact is caused by the participation carried out by santri on the religious character of the younger generation. The method used in this study is using a qualitative approach while the type of research is field research, while the data collection method is observation interviews and documentation. The results of the study : 1.The character factor of the younger generation is not in accordance with Islamic guidelines, namely because the students in the stables do not focus on taking care of the students, but due to economic factors, they go to Jakarta. 2. Participation by santri is by participating in community organizations that aim to change the religious character of the younger generation. The conclusion is that the participation of students in the religious character of the younger generation in the mountainous region of Karangserang has not been maximized because there are several factors, one of which is the economic factor.