Knowledge-Based Economy Development of Mosque Jamaah
Muhardi Muhardi (a*), Deden Gandana Madjakusumah (b), Nandang Ihwanudin (c), Handri Handri (d)

a), b), c), d) Universitas Islam Bandung, Jl. Tamansari No. 1 Kota Bandung, Indonesia.
*muhardi.z66[at]gmail.com

Abstract

This article is intended to analyze the knowledge-based economy development of mosque jamaah, by conducting counseling activity to improve their knowledge, as an effort to develop economy of jamaah. Knowledge is one of the most important factors of society economy development effort, especially for the targeted jamaah in this activity. The objects of this research are 30 farmers, which also act as jamaah in a number of mosques in Karamatwangi Village, Cisurupan District, Garut Regency. Counseling activity was conducted through lecture and discussion. Analysis tool utilized in this research to measure the impact of this activity was pre-test and post-test. Based on this activity, we revealed that the main weakness of these farmers who are also part of jamaah in the effort to build their economy is the lack of knowledge on their farming activity on a narrow scope or agribusiness on a broader scope. We also revealed that before the counseling activity, the farmers level of knowledge was needed to be improved. After the counseling activity was conducted by providing these farmers, which also act as part of jamaah, with related and required theories, there is a significant improvement, which is expected to transform into vital force in building the economy of jamaah.

Keywords: Farmers, counseling, knowledge, economy of jamaah

Topic: Economic Welfare in Terms of Islamic Perspective