Preservation Efforts toward the Khatam Al-Qur’an Friday Legi Tradition to Strengthen Islamic Brotherhood and Local Wisdom

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Abstract

This study examines community-led efforts to preserve the Khatam Al-Qur’an Friday Legi tradition at the Sabilil Mustaqim Mosque, Dadaprejo, aimed at strengthening Islamic brotherhood (ukhuwah islamiyah) and local wisdom. Key challenges included undocumented ritual processes, declining youth participation, and the absence of a structured management system. Using a participatory action approach, the intervention involved regular mentoring, management training for the mothers’ group, and the introduction of a berkah savings system to sustain food alms. The intervention yielded measurable outcomes: community participation increased by 150% (from 10 to 25 regular attendees); a fully documented ritual guidebook (covering Qur’an juz distribution, prayer sequences, and berkat tradition) was produced; and social cohesion indicators such as frequency of mutual cooperation (gotong royong) and intergenerational interaction showed significant improvement. Additionally, younger generations demonstrated heightened awareness of local wisdom, the women’s study group (Majelis Ta’lim Nisa Kamila) achieved enhanced organizational capacity, and a sustainable documentation system was established. These findings confirm that community-led preservation efforts can effectively integrate Islamic worship with Javanese cultural heritage to foster religious solidarity and local identity.