PERCEPTIONS AND STRATEGIES OF ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHERS TOWARDS IKTILAF OF CORPSE TREATMENT

Abstract

This research is motivated by the problem of ikhtilaf in the understanding and practice of managing corpses, in the midst of community life in the realm of Malay culture, which has an impact on learning activities in schools. The purpose of the study was to determine the perceptions and strategies of Islamic Religious Education teachers at the Ikasari Pharmacy Vocational High School Pekanbaru on the ikhtilaf of handling corpses in learning. This type of research is a qualitative type with interview and documentation data collection techniques. The technique of data analysis is descriptive qualitative analysis. Research result; 1) The teacher's perception is as follows; first, ikhtilaf is something that is natural as long as it does not conflict with things that are in principle; second, be wise so as not to blame each other; third, prioritizing deliberation by adhering to  shari'ah. 2) learning strategies; expository learning, discovery learning combined with group learning. The implementation is that the teacher determines the material based on the curriculum, establishes mandatory books and recommends developing material from various sources. For active learning, the teacher chooses the method of discussion and demonstration. During the discussion, students are invited to present various problems resulting from material exploration and experience. Research conclusions; Ikthtilaf in the management of corpses does not need to be contested as long as it does not violate  shari'ah. To address this, the teacher applies strategies that can direct students to explore the right knowledge and skills, foster a wise attitude towards ikhtilaf, and increase creativity.

Keywords: Perception, Strategy, Teacher, Ikhtilaf, Corpse Treatment