Revitalisasi Bimbingan Perkawinan Bagi Calon Pengantin Di Kantor Urusan Agama Kecamatan Suli

Revitalization of Marriage Guidance for Bride Candidates at the Religious Affairs Office of Suli District

Abstract

The reason for holding a course for bride and groom is as an alternative to decreasing the high number of divorces. By improving knowledge for bride and groom applicants, it will be very beneficial for them in preparing for and living a married life. This study aims to review the revitalisation of marriage counseling for bride and groom applicants at the Suli District Religious Affairs Office. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods, with data collection methods such as: observation, interviews, field notes, documentation or photos. The data analysis techniques used were data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. This research found that the Bride-to-be course process is carried out by religious instructors, with material in the form of how to foster a harmonious household, love each other, and the obligations of each other in a household. The Marriage Counseling Programme is implemented by the District Religious Affairs Ministry or the KUA Kecamatan through a 16-hour or two-day training class attended by trained instructors, either the Religious Affairs Ministry staff, the National Health Office (BKKN) and others. The revitalisation of marriage counselling is an effective way to help individuals find solutions to problems relating with marriage. Understanding the meaning of the Islamic nature of marriage will also help them to understand the conditions of themselves, their families and the society around them, to keep their marriages whole in keeping with the Shari'ah.