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The Role of Islamic Coaches in The Spiritual Mental

Development of Pamong Kalurahan in Patuk District

Harun Suyanto

Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Email: harun.suyanto.psc2[email protected]

Keywords

ABSTRACT

Mental Spiritual Development,

Extension, Pamong District

The role of Islamic religious instructors is as a guide and role

model, and has a function as an educator and consultant for

the community in the field of religion and society. The

important role of extension workers is to increase the

knowledge of the community, especially civil servants

kalurahan, Regarding religious teachings and their

implementation in everyday life. The goal is the importance of

spiritual mental development for civil servants sub - district.

This research method is to use a qualitative descriptive

approach, namely observation, interviews, and

documentation. While the validity of the data through

triangulation (sources and methods). The data analysis

technique uses the Miles and Huberman models, namely data

reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The

results of the research on the role of Islamic religious

instructors are to provide guidance in various forms including

periodic routine recitation activities, Islamic studies,

household studies, and tutoring in reading the Qur'an.

Extension officers provide assistance by giving advice either

directly or indirectly.

INTRODUCTION

Coaching ummah tightly in relation to sustainability life society at large . Both periodically and

in groups or even a large national unity within the social strata of society. In this way, the social situation

of society will become complex and a point will be found where the flexibility of fellow citizens or social

communities really needs sensitivity. Moreover, by fostering and handling activities to empower Islamic

da'wah in society at large, it has the consequence that values cannot be allowed to fade and remain

without a trace in the hope that people who maintain mutual solidarity in life will become fragile and

become phobic about progress, independence, maturity and stability in the application of values.

religious values (Aminuddin, 2013).

A role or role is often defined as an actor or character in a play and so on (Suharto, 1989: 161).

Because in a play, you can definitely share roles to add to the excitement of the story line being played.

In sociological review, the term role ( rule ) is closely related to position ( status ). This means that the

role is a dynamic aspect of the position. For example, if someone carries out their rights and obligations

according to their position, then they are carrying out a role. Thus, in practice these roles and positions

cannot be separated (La Suhu, Suaib, & Yamin, 2022). A person's role in social life can vary, depending

on his willingness to do so and the opportunities provided by him public.

In this case, (Asmawiyah, 2022) adds, that role is a concept about what individuals can do in the

community as individuals. Thus, in the community it is certain that someone occupies a position and

carries out a role. So, role refers more to function, adjustment, and as a person process.

A similar thing was stated (Mukhlisuddin, 2016), that status and role are two aspects of the same

phenomenon. Status is a set of rights and obligations, while role is the role of the set of obligations and

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rights. So a role is the behavior expected from someone who occupies a certain status. Meanwhile, role

behavior is the actual behavior of a person who plays a role in which the person acts with a deliberate

effort to present a desired image to others. Jusman Iskandar said, in general there are two kinds of roles

that apply in society, namely there are roles that society determines for us without looking at quality

and hard work; and there are roles that are fought for through our own efforts. He further said that to

learn a role there are two aspects that must be looked at: (1) learning to carry out obligations and

demanding the rights of a role, and (2) having attitudes, feelings and expectations that are in accordance

with the role. the.

The role of religious instructors, apart from functioning as a motivator for the community to

actively participate in development, also plays a role in overcoming obstacles that hinder the course of

development, especially overcoming negative impacts. Religious instructors as religious leaders always

guide, protect and mobilize the community to do good and avoid prohibited acts, inviting them to

something that is needed by their community in developing their territory, both for the needs of

community facilities and worship. Religious Counselors become a place to ask questions and a place to

complain for the community to solve and resolve with their advice. Religious instructors as community

leaders act as priests in religious and social matters as well as in state matters in an effort to make

government programs a success.

A certain level of spirituality cannot be a guarantee that an individual will feel fine when

depressed or there are many problems or desires that have not been met and fulfilled for their family.

Efforts to make every individual a pious person must still be carried out, one of which is the mental

spiritual guidance program for village officials in Patuk District. Because it is important and good, as

well as positive, it adds scientific insight related to religion which teaches a lifestyle that is in accordance

with the teachings of Islam. This will also have an impact, although not a big one, at least you know that

the Islamic religion teaches about the muammalah chapter, it has indeed been listed and recorded, even

the Al-Qur'an is the source of the book of Allah SWT which was given a miracle to the Prophet

Muhammad SAW. as a form of good news, guidance and guidance for his people (Departemen Agama,

2015).

For this reason, the role of the KUA, especially as a religious instructor, can carry out a spiritual

mental development program for village officials, which is very useful as a form of insight and

knowledge in marriage and ensuring the rights and obligations as husband and wife for each individual

civil servant, as well as making role model for the local community. Every civil servant who receives a

spiritual mental development program, every civil servant knows and is expected to be able to solve his

or her household problems and social problems in accordance with his knowledge and the guidance of

the Islamic religion.

In this research, the author took a case study in Patuk District, Gunungkidul. Patuk District is

about 16 km from Wonosari, the capital Gunungkidul Regency to the northwest via the Kota section of

the national road Yogyakarta-Wonosari. Subdistrict Patuk border with Subdistrict Piyungan, Bantul

Regency and Prambanan District, Sleman Regency in adjacent north, Subdistrict Playen in adjacent

south, Subdistrict Dlingo Regency Bantul in adjacent west And Subdistrict Gedangsari in adjacent east.

Patuk District consists of 11 sub-districts, namely Beji, Bunder, Nglanggeran, Nglegi, Screaming, Patuk,

Pengkok, Putat, Regards, Semoyo And Terbah. Amount resident in Subdistrict Peck as much 32,460 soul

(BPS, 2016).

Election Subdistrict Patuk as place study based by a number of reason namely: 1) The high

practice of loan sharking in rural communities, 2) the sub-district is categorized as a transition area both

geographically and sociologically as a gateway and border area, so that it is the front door to cultural,

economic and social transition, 3) The high number of cases of early marriage, namely 22 cases , 4) The

high divorce rate reached 642 cases. Apart from these four problems, Patuk District is a category IDT

(Inpres District Left behind) so that through intensification coaching Islam public District expected

can push And spur enthusiasm to catch up with Patuk District, especially in Indonesia aspects of

religious education. Apart from that, Islamic guidance is provided to village head can increase

development the mentality of the village officials nature positive. If the village officials have a good and

positive mentality, they will be role models for the civil servants' family members in particular and the

village community in general, so that spared from the phenomena that occur in Patuk District (loan

shark practices, early marriage and divorce) which are obstacles to the development of community

mental health in Subdistrict Patuk .

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The research subjects were Islamic religious instructors who served in sub-districts and were

research officers. The selection of informants in this research included parties who were directly

involved in the mental development activities of the people of Kalurahan carried out by Islamic religious

instructors, namely: Head of KUA Patuk District, Islamic Religious Counselor KUA Patuk District, Head

of Villages in Patuk District, Pamong Kalurahan in Patuk District, Figures related local areas and the

Village Community. Data collection was carried out through interviews and documentation. Data

analysis was carried out through Miles and Huberman's interactive analysis.

Research on a similar topic was also carried (Amaliyah, 2021) Through this research, the

researcher explains the background to the implementation of pre-marital mental spiritual guidance at

the KUA, Sumber District, Cirebon Regency. The emphasis of the program is on teenagers who are about

to get married. From the results of the research, it is said that the role of religious counselors in the

Sakinah family program is their role for the surrounding community in alleviating the problems that are

consulted and what form of the Sakinah family program is in accordance with the teachings of the

Islamic religion. The focus on mental spirituality is seen from physical and mental readiness, which is

ready from various aspects, both financial and material, as well as the spirit of worship, where marriage

is the completion of one's faith in the form of worship. On the other hand, there is also a readiness for

the need for an element of pleasure in having sexual relations later. All classifications are mentally and

spiritually ready and able to take responsibility in the future.

Research conducted by Salmah from the Faculty of Da'wah and Communication, Department of

Islamic Guidance and Counseling in 2011 with the title "The Role of Counselors in Mental Development of

Children's Diversity in Layang Subdistrict, Bontoala District, Makassar City" . In his research, he only

focused on knowing the religious mental condition of children, the obstacles they face and the factors

that influence them as well as the form of solution for implementing counseling carried out in developing

children's religious mentality in Layang Village, Bontoala District, Makassar City. This research is

qualitative in nature, through determining sample locations using cluster random sampling techniques

and purposive sampling techniques for community samples. The results of the research show that the

religious mental condition of children in Layang Village still follows the habits of adults. There are two

factors that influence children's religious mentality, namely internal factors such as the influence of

heredity, personality and the influence of religious knowledge and awareness. Furthermore, external

factors such as the influence of the family environment, organizations/associations and living

environment.

The latest research was also carried out by (Mazid, Rumawi, Prabowo, & Hakim, 2021). The first

research result is that the role of Islamic religious instructors is to provide guidance in the form of

religious activities such as carrying out recitations, tadarusan and Islamic studies. Second, community

servants in the current era of the Covid 19 pandemic are motivators who are able to provide guidance

towards enlightenment. This research still needs to be studied more deeply, especially for religious

instructors, especially in community spiritual development services in the era of the Covid 19 pandemic.

This research focuses on Spiritual Mental Development for the general public during the Covid-19

Pandemic.

Based on a literature review carried out by the author as reviewed in several publications above,

publications that review the role of Islamic religious instructors in spiritual mental development. The

emphasis of previous researchers was on differences in targets and scope of location. For this reason,

this article will review the role of Islamic religious instructors in developing a special spiritual mentality

among sub-district officials in the Patuk sub-district, Gunungkidul Regency.

METHODS

This research aims to examine the role of Islamic religious instructors as guides, role models,

educators and consultants in the context of increasing knowledge and spiritual mental development of

the community, especially village officials in Patuk sub-district. The research method used is a

qualitative descriptive approach through observation, interviews and documentation. The validity of

the data is obtained through triangulation of data from various sources and methods used.

In the data analysis process, this research adapted the Miles and Huberman model which

includes data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show

that the role of Islamic religious instructors in the region involves various activities, such as regular

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routine recitations, Islamic studies, household studies, and guidance in reading the Qur'an. Apart from

that, extension workers provide assistance by providing advice both directly and indirectly.

This research has important implications in increasing public understanding regarding Islamic

religious teachings and their application in everyday life, as well as in strengthening the spiritual mental

development of individuals and communities in sub-districts in Patuk sub-district. It is hoped that the

results of this research can serve as a guide for the government and related institutions in developing

programs and policies that focus on increasing the role of Islamic religious instructors in encouraging

the social and religious development of society.

RESULTS

A. Spiritual Mental Development

According to (Utomo, 2019) Development is the process of changing a system that is

planned towards improvements that are oriented towards modernist development and progress

social economical. Draft development That is key opener for understanding new about essence

function administration on every state and dynamic nature. Development will be able to run

smoothly if accompanied with administration Which Good.

Development is something process renewal Which continuous and continuous from a

certain situation to another conditions considered better. Meanwhile, (Siagian, 2008) development

is something Suite business For realize growth And change in a way planned as well as aware,

Which in travel by something country going to modernity in frame coaching nation.

The definition of mental in Latin is mens, mentis which means soul, soul, spirit, spirit

(Kartono, 2000). Meanwhile in the Big Indonesian Dictionary mental is defined as something related

to the soul, character, brain and inner Which No bodily or energetic (Kartono, 2000).

(Arifin, 1976) state meaning mentally is something strength Which abstract (invisible) and

cannot be seen by the five senses form And its essence, but Which appear is only symptom just

and it is these symptoms that may be the target of providing psychological science or other.

Whereas understanding mentally according to (Ya’kub, 1992) that words mentally in

Language Indonesia often synonymized with heart, heart, spiritual, soul, mind and so on. Which

shows something the deepest and most defining personal element that is not visible to others five

sense but work symptoms can be felt.

(Darajat, 1982) suggests that mental is often used instead of the word personality, which

means that mental is all the elements of the soul including thoughts, emotions, attitudes and feelings

as a whole and their totality will determine the pattern of behavior. , how to deal with something

that is pressing, feeling disappointing, encouraging and so on.

Mental is defined as personality which is a dynamic whole that a person has which is

reflected in attitudes and actions or can be seen from his psychomotor skills. Referring to the

science of psychiatry and psychotherapy, the word mental is often used as a substitute for the word

"personality" which means that mental is all the elements of the soul including thoughts, attitudes,

emotions and feelings which in their entirety and integrity will determine the pattern of behavior.,

how to deal with things that depress feelings, disappoint, excite, delight and so on (Hidayat, 2013).

Then the meaning of the word spirit in its various coined words such as spiritual and

spirituality is based on essence, eternity and spirit; not something that is temporary and artificial

(Kuntowijoyo & AE, 2008). Referring to the Islamic perspective, the dimension of spirituality is

always directly related to the divine reality, God Almighty (the field of monotheism). Spirit is the

basic word spiritual which means strength, energy, enthusiasm, vitality, energy, morals or

motivation, while spiritual is related to spirit, enthusiasm or soul, religious is related to religion,

faith, piety, concerns transcendental values, is mental. as opposed to material, physical or corporeal

(J.P. Chaplin, 2013). Spirituality is not something foreign to humans, because it is at the core of

humanity itself. Humans consist of material and spiritual elements or physical and spiritual

elements (Tobroni & Teologis, 2005).

The word mental is also known as "action influenced by thought." The sentence of the word

mental itself has a very deep and broad meaning, so we cannot see the meaning of mental itself in

just one thought. Not only the word mental, there are other forms, for example knowing the word

mentality. In fact, the words mental and mentality have the same meaning, only the word mentality

is a longer version of the word mental itself. Mentality is something that can influence a person's

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actions towards something. Therefore, mental health is quite important for us because it influences

our actions or responses to events or events that occur in life.

Based on the review above, spirituality is the part of humans themselves which is in the

form of spirit and is divine. Meanwhile, mental is the elements of the soul including thoughts,

emotions, attitudes and feelings which are very important in determining behavior. So from the

definition of mental and spiritual it can be concluded that mental spirituality is something related

to a person's spiritual mental state or soul which is reflected in an attitude, action or behavior that

is in harmony and in accordance with religious teachings.

Spiritual mental development is a series of efforts to shape human morals in a better and

stronger direction. With continuous mental development, it is hoped that humans will have the

strength to face life because mental conditions can influence a person's actions in facing life incident

or incident in life every day.

B. Islamic Religious Counselor

Extension is taken from the word "uluh" which means torch and works as lighting for

society (Sholekah, 2019). So, instructors are interpreters who convey messages to the public

regarding the principles and ethics of good religious values.

According to Lukman Hakim1Saifuddin's view, religious instructors are 1lighters, 1lights in

the darkness who1provide enlightenment and teach1wisdom to the surrounding community. M.

Machsin also conveyed that religious instructors must be connectors for goodness, cementing more

harmonious relationships and providing Islamic insights that are mercy and natural for the people.

Based on the opinion above, it can be said that a religious instructor is someone who provides

assistance, direction and guidance to people who are experiencing problems by alleviating them in

accordance with the teachings of Islam, as well as professional workers who are carried out on

orders from the government with their duties and functions, as well as responsibilities in their

duties.

Religious instructors have a role as guides to the community, as role models and as

connectors for government duties (Decree of the Minister of Religion (KMA) Number 79 of 1985).

Religious instructors are civil servants and non-civil servants who are given full authority and

responsibility by authorized officials to carry out Islamic religious guidance and extension activities

and development through religious languages.

1. Role Counselor Religion Islam

Counselor Religion is end spear Department Religion in carry out lighting religion Islam

in middle rapidly dynamics development public Indonesia. His role very strategic in frame

development mental, moral And mark devotion people as well as join in push enhancement

quality life people in various field Good in the field religious nor development . Religious

Counseling as a process is part from activity preaching Islam.

According to Department of Religion, role of instructor religion between other

Counselor religion as mentor

Religious instructors act as guides to the people a sense of responsibility brings society

to a life that is safe and prosperous. Religious instructors are always religious leaders

guide, protect And move public For do Good And stay away deed forbidden invite on

something Which become needs its people in build its territory Good For needs means

public nor worship.

Religious instructors become a place to ask questions and a place to complain for its

people For solve And help finish problem, Then give briefing with advice. Religious

instructors as community leaders act as a priest in religious and social matters, so also

with problem statehood with business succeed government program.

Counselor religion as role model

With his leadership qualities, religious instructors are not only provide information in

the form of speech and words only, will but together practice And carry out What which

is recommended. Counselor religion lead public in carry out various activity with give

instruction And explanation about What Which must done, start in a way together and

solve it together. Exemplary This is embedded in everyday life so that society with full

awareness and sincerity following the instructions and invitation his leader.

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For this reason, religious instructors have a difficult and important task in public. So that

instructor religion must own good qualifications. Where religious instructors must be

moral and have a noble character and have a good example. Things that don't Another

important thing that religious instructors must have is insight Which extensive religious

and scientific matters.

With so expected instructor can influence public For do change toward Which better.

The role of instructors is very important, apart from being a communicator, guide and

encourager in every religious practice. It turns out it also functions as a social driver. The

synergy that is built is of course based on the main duties and functions of Islamic

religious instructors as guides of social, religious and community life. Because society

and religious communities play their respective roles.

2. Functions _ Islamic religious instructor

informative function (information conveyor/informant) as a mouthpiece for the public

to and from religious ministries which are religious services in nature. The return flow

of information from bottom to top and vice versa from top to bottom is expected to be

balanced and accurate through information from religious instructors. In this case, the

role of extension agents is to convey to the public about operational and technical

guidelines, especially regarding circular letters from the Minister of Religion during the

Covid pandemic from SE Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia No. 15 to 29.

The educational function is as an educator or religious teacher or in extension language

as a murshid (guide) and torch (lighter) in the midst of society. In terms of the

educational function, religious instructors provide counseling guidance to civil servants

so that they remain strong in their faith without fear of disaster and must be responded

to with effort and prayer. Emphasis on guidance and counseling materials to be conveyed

to citizens.

The consultative function of religious instructors is a place for the public to ask

questions and consult regarding various life issues of a religious and societal nature in

general. In their consultative function, instructors have the task of providing solutions

and religious motivation (motivator) for the community. In this function, religious

instructors as counselors provide counseling guidance to civil servants and the

community, especially those with problems in the field of religion, economics, health and

we distribute it to the relevant fields.

Advocacy function where religious instructors become facilitators in terms of legal

protection for the community. Apart from facilitating legal protection related to crime, it

also protects the public from various heretical beliefs, which can mislead the people's

faith, including protecting the public from exposure to radicalism originating from

hardline splinter groups.

3. Principle Base Counselor Religion

Principle can understood as provision Which must There is or must executed in

counseling religion Islam. Principle base interpreted as rule general Which used as

guidelines.

Principles base counseling Islam between other (Purwanto, 2022):

a. Principle Participation

Connection between instructor and group built need built based on principle

democracy, that is exists room communication between instructor and openly assisted

groups, transparent, friendly and warm based by spirit of equality. Matter This

important for create atmosphere which objective, friendly, cooperative, constructive and

a sense of pride results from process which walk in that relationship.

b. Principle for all

That counseling applies to all, according to purpose And target Islamic religious

counseling . Determination of target groups truly based on on consideration needs .

c. Principle difference individual

That every individual own uniqueness And specificity particular, which differs from one

individual to another. Because That process counseling religion Islam need consider

background behind, culture, education, profession, his needs problems Which faced.

d. Principle personal completely

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Counseling applied with looking target as personal completely as man Which own price

self , feeling , desire , emotion .

e. Principle interdisciplinary

That the problems that exist in the target group need to be addressed seen from various

corner perspective or interdisciplinary . What _ given by instructor No nature absolute

but need give opportunity it opened corner look other in approach a problem.

f. Principle centered on target

The measure of success is not centered on the instructor , but on satisfaction built group

as target counseling .

4. Target Counselor Religion

For needs determination group target Counselor religion can do distribution group

target And formation group built with do approach as follows (Ministry of Religion of the

Republic of Indonesia, 2002).

Group target public general consists from group construction :

Public sub-district ;

Public transmigration

Group target public urban , consists from group construction :

Complex housing area

Real Estate

Hostel

Area settlement new

Public market

Public area vulnerable

Employee agency government/private Kindergarten Regency / Province

Public industry

Public around area industry

Group target public special, consists from:

Scholar consists from group target: Employees/Employees agency government,

Group profession, campus/community academics, and society researcher as well as

para expert

Generation Young consists from group coached: Teenagers Mosque, Karang Cadets,

and Scouts

LPM consists from group built: Majlis Taklim, Pondok Islamic boarding schools, and

TPA/TKA

Built Special consists from group built : House Rehabilitation/Hot Social, Hospital,

Community Homeless and Beggar (Squad), Complex Woman Tuna Susila (WTS), and

Institutions Correctional (LP)

Area Isolated consist of group built: Community Area Remote and Community

Ethnic group isolated.

The target group was formed to make it easier for religious instructors in providing

guidance and counseling to the community in accordance characteristics And need public the.

With So, the guidance and counseling provided can be right on target in accordance with

What Which want to achieved by instructor religion the.

C. The importance of implementing the mental and spiritual development of village officials in

Patuk sub-district.

Islamic religious instructors have an important position, namely as imams in religious and

social matters. Enables the congregation to live in peace and tranquility. This makes the instructors

have a role and impact on the development of national character. Islamic religious instructors

become community leaders in various activities. There are many things that can be done, for

example: providing instructions and explanations about what needs to be done, from starting to

finishing each activity, both in the scope of worship activities and socializing with others. The form

that is most often carried out is through habituation and example that is instilled in daily life

activities. The impact is that the community members who are part of the congregation can be able

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to full awareness and sincerity follow the instructor's invitation. Thus, the task of religious

instructors as servants of the community's mental and spiritual development in the pandemic era

is not merely to carry out counseling as usual, that is, to only carry out programs. These activities

are contained in the monthly agenda that has been prepared .

Islamic religious instructors in Patuk District, Gunungkidul Regency have various kinds of

programs that have been prepared based on work plans and regular work reports. Regarding the

plans and reports of Islamic religious instructors, they are contained in the monthly report. This

step makes it easier to find out the extent of achievement between plan and implementation, so that

it can be easily measured and measured, so that the plans that have been prepared and made must

be in accordance with implementation in the field. Referring to the governance of extension

activities, mentoring and extension activities should be planned clearly and measurably so that the

activities have a positive impact and to determine the level of achievement of the extension

activities that have been carried out.

The implementation of mental and spiritual development carried out by Islamic religious

instructors in Patuk District is focused on the Head of the Village Headquarters who are a source of

role models and inspiration in social life. Various programs and services are undertaken by Islamic

religious instructors to carry out mental and spiritual development for sub-district officials. As

Parasuraman (Arli & Tjiptono, 2014) said, there are (5) five main dimensions related to relative

importance, namely as follows: 1) Reliability, namely the ability to provide promised services

quickly, accurately and satisfactorily. 2) Responsiveness, namely the ability of service providers to

help customers responsively. 3) Assurance, namely employee politeness and ability to feel trust and

customer confidence. 4) Empathy, namely acting in the interests of customers and paying attention

to customers. 5) Physical Evidence (Tangibles), namely service facilities, equipment or supplies,

human resources and facilities.

If it is connected with the theory put forward by Tjiptono, a religious instructor in Patuk

District, Responsiveness and Empathy, it is appropriate and relevant in providing assistance

services and providing mental and spiritual development services to sub-district officials. This is

proven that providing assistance and services is highly programmed, measurable, accurate and

responsive. Apart from that, there is a reciprocal relationship between both the instructor and the

person being accompanied, namely the level of participation and activeness in supporting joint

activities.

Religious instructors in providing guidance in the context of mental and spiritual

development are not only limited to religious knowledge, such as guiding the reading of the Koran,

study of the interpretation of the Koran, study of hadith, guidance on worship, muammalah and so

on. However, it also concerns the social realm which is related to individual problems between

individuals and individuals with society. Extension workers are considered the best advisors who

can provide descriptions and solutions to life's problems. The counseling activities carried out by

Islamic religious instructors in Patuk District in the context of mental and spiritual development

include: Routine recitation activities once every 2 weeks, Study of the Qur'an and Kultum, Recitation

of the Qur'an and Hadith, Assistance in reading the Qur'an 'an for devices, Practical Worship Guide,

daily Fiqh, and so on.

In Islam, the first thing offered to ensure human life is spiritually peaceful is to prioritize

gentle and awakening teachings. Spiritual encouragement always creates several possibilities to

bring the material dimension of humans to their spiritual dimension (spirit or divinity). The way to

do this is by understanding and internalizing His qualities, living life according to His instructions,

and imitating His Messenger in various aspects of life. Spiritual life is very important in relation to

mental health. Because spiritually protects a person from stressors and makes the mind of someone

experiencing stress still able to think rationally and remember God. The relationship between

psychology and religion in relation to the relationship between belief and mental health lies in a

person's attitude of surrender to the Almighty.

Spiritual mental development is one good way to shape human morals so that they have a

moral personality, noble character and morals (good attitudes), so that they can avoid disgraceful

behavior as a countermeasure against the emergence of criminal acts in society. Spiritual mental

development is also the first focus in Islamic teachings. Because from a good mentality/spirit, good

actions will also be born, which will then produce goodness and happiness in human life, both

physically and mentally. Cultivating one's mind produces good skills and the most important thing

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is cultivating one's soul which produces purity and good morals. Because mental and spiritual

development is a form of da'wah, its basis is the Koran and hadith.

The mental spiritual development of Islamic religious instructors is achieved through the

process of providing assistance in a directed, continuous and systematic manner to individual civil

servants as well as classically so that they can develop their religious nature optimally by

internalizing the values contained in the Koran and Hadith in order to create good relationship with

God. Steps taken by instructors are to provide advice on religious teachings to individual civil

servants or groups of civil servants to form, maintain and improve mental and spiritual conditions

that, with their own awareness, are willing and able to practice religious teachings in daily life in

accordance with the provisions and principles of Islam. .

Apart from direct methods, counselors also provide consultations via WhatsApp to maintain

privacy and provide continuous assistance. The scope of the study is not limited to religious

knowledge as a foundation and guide for the implementation of daily life, but also related to how to

manage finances, household consultations between matters and obligations, as well as mutual

respect between husband and wife, and social etiquette between men and women. Then, always

greet and direct both face to face and using help via WhatsApp.

Figure 1. Routine recitation of the device by the KUA Religious Counselor, Patuk District

Of course, providing services and facilitating the implementation of mental and spiritual

development to sub-district officials is still not optimal. There are several factors that cannot be

synergized regarding findings in the field, namely that there are still conflicting schedules between

the village administrator's agenda and the program prepared by the instructor and the provision of

material/physical facilities. However, extension workers are solid and alert and always provide

services based on mutual agreement as a form of service to the community, especially village

officials in mental and spiritual development. The task of instructors is not only to develop people

from a spiritual perspective, their spiritual mentality is carried out continuously. Rather, it is

building a civilization of national character with morals and a national spirit. Pamong kaluraha is

the pamomong of the community within the kalurah. It becomes central if the condition of the

pamong has a noble character and can be a role model for the surrounding community, so that the

development of the community is better in terms of manners and character.

CONCLUSION

Islamic religious instructors have role as mentor And role model to society . Apart from that,

extension workers also have educational function _ And consultative in various development , both

physical or non- physical . Counselors are not limited to providing understanding regarding religion and

religion implementation activity religious, mailaikan also related to the relationship between individual

and individual, individual and social society. Counselor own position strategic as an advisor and able to

provide alternatives solution problem life. Importance implementation spiritual mental development

for civil servants sub-district Because tutor is pamomong society that has role important in development

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in the district as well as being a role model for his community . Civil servants who have integrity and

good character will have an impact on development programs and the communities they support.

The mental spiritual development of Islamic religious instructors is achieved through the

process of providing assistance in a directed, continuous and systematic manner to individual civil

servants as well as classically so that they can develop their religious nature optimally by internalizing

the values contained in the Koran and Hadith in order to create good relationship with God. The

activities carried out by Islamic religious instructors in developing the mental and spiritual development

of sub-district officials include: periodic routine recitation activities, study of the Koran and hadith,

guidance in reading the Koran, study of fiqh and consultations on married life. This activity becomes a

spiritual provision for civil servants to have peace and tranquility of soul in navigating life's activities

and carrying out their duties as sub-district civil servants.

The supporting factor is the synergy between the KUA ranks and the sub-district government in

Patuk sub-district which always provides understanding and support, both physical and non-physical,

in the mental and spiritual development of the village officials. The inhibiting factor is that there are still

some scheduling of activities due to the simultaneous agendas between the agendas of the sub-district

officials and Islamic religious instructors.

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