Garin Masjid Character Education in Padang City

Abstract

Character education is one of the most important things in the order of life in society which will always change wherever and whenever there will be changes that can damage and worsen human character today, especially the character of the mosque. In Minang, especially in the city of Padang, we find many students who live in mosques, the purpose of living in mosques is not only to find free housing but to educate themselves so that they are always attached to the mosque. how to divide lecture time with obligations in the mosque and also how to cultivate character in the community, especially in the mosque environment. The method used in this study is a qualitative research method, with a descriptive qualitative and ethnographic research approach. Data collection techniques used are interviews and observation. The findings in this study indicate that the Garin character education of the mosque in the city of Padang is inseparable from the role of the mosque's garin itself, where they in the mosque become leaders in worshiping, and also provide spiritual showers for the congregation. successful as evidenced by the increased ability to practice the call to prayer, iqamah, lectures or sermons, prayers and other religious activities.