Building Brotherhood through Religious Study for Religious Moderation

Abstract

Yasin recitation in Jorong Sekomunikasi Baru II, Koto Balingka District, West Pasaman Regency, is a religious activity that is routinely carried out by the local community and has a significant role in building and strengthening the Islamic brotherhood. This recitation is not only a means of worship, but also a medium for strengthening ties of brotherhood between citizens, deepening understanding of religion, and becoming an important vehicle for religious moderation in society. The recitations are held twice a week, namely every Monday with the Qurotun Nisa congregation and Fridays with the Ar Rohmah congregation The findings show that Yasin recitation is not only practiced as a form of collective worship but also serves as a social space where residents exchange religious knowledge, strengthen interpersonal relationships, discuss community issues, and cultivate values of tolerance, mutual cooperation, and peaceful coexistence. The analysis further reveals three key functions of Yasin recitation: strengthening ukhuwah Islamiyah, fostering religious moderation, and maintaining social stability in an increasingly pluralistic society Thus, Yasin recitation functions as an important means of maintaining community unity and unity, as well as advancing religious moderation in Jorong Semukiman Baru II, which ultimately has a positive impact on harmony and the quality of social life of local residents.