Counseling on the Initiation of Bodies to Students and the Community

Abstract

Counseling on the initiation of the body is an important part of community empowerment efforts, especially in improving the understanding and skills of students and the community regarding the correct procedures in handling the body. Although the management of the body is an obligation of fardhu kifayah, there are still many members of the community who lack adequate knowledge about the procedure for embalming the body. This service activity applies simulation, socialization, and counseling methods with the aim of educating the public about the steps that must be taken in the management of the body, starting from bathing, shrouding, praying, to burying the body, in accordance with Islamic teachings. Through this counseling activity, it is hoped that the students of the as'adiyah Islamic boarding school and the people of Belawa Baru, Malangke District, North Luwu Regency can better understand and practice the procedures for handling the body in accordance with sharia, so that it can ease the burden on grieving families. In addition, this program also aims to increase social awareness and mutual help among others, as well as ensure that the management of the body runs well, effectively, and in accordance with religious guidance. This activity is expected to have a positive impact in strengthening local wisdom and religious values in community life.