PERAN PENYULUH AGAMA TERHADAP LITERASI KELUARGA SAKINAH DI KUA KECAMATAN KEMBANGAN UTARA JAKARTA BARAT

Abstract

_{The high divorce rate in Indonesia, including in the DKI Jakarta region during the 2023–2025 period, has become a crucial phenomenon that threatens the resilience of family institutions and the quality of future generations. This study aims to analyze the role of religious counselors in enhancing Sakinah (harmonious) family literacy through the Marriage Guidance Program Bimbingan Perkawinan (Bimwin) at the KUA (Office of Religious Affairs) of Kembangan Utara District, West Jakarta. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed in this research. Data were gathered through interviews, observation, and documentation involving religious counselors acting as facilitators and Bimwin participants who had completed at least one year of marriage. Subject selection utilized a purposive sampling technique, and the collected data were analyzed using narrative analysis. The results indicate that religious counselors play a crucial role as facilitators, mentors, and motivators in building the spiritual, mental, emotional, and financial readiness of prospective bridal couples. To address challenges presented by Generation Z participants and underage couples with marriage dispensations, counselors implement adaptive and interactive approaches, such as two-way communication methods, icebreakers, visual media utilization, and persuasive communication strategies regarding role distribution and conflict management. Through the Bimwin program, religious counselors successfully construct the values of Sakinah family literacy contextually to minimize the risk of prolonged conflict and maintain the sacred commitment of marriage}