ENHANCING THE AUTONOMY OF PROSPECTIVE HAJJ PILGRIMS THROUGH EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF HAJI MANASIK GUIDANCE

Abstract

The implementation of Hajj manasik guidance 8 (eight) times a year at the District Religious Affairs Office (KUA) in Palangka Raya City by KBIHU Armina Palangka Raya and 2 (two) times a year at the Katingan Regency level by PPIU PT Kamilah Wisata Muslim Kasongan has not been effective. The book on Manasik guidance package displays practical deficiencies, including delays in furnishing the Manasik fee and distributing guidance books to potential pilgrims post-settlement of Bipih at the local BPS. The allocated guidance time proves inadequate, and the implementation schedule, particularly on weekdays, leads to a diminished attendance rate among pilgrims. Furthermore, both the Manasik book and the outcomes of Manasik activities lack standardization.

This research is a descriptive field research. While the approach of this research is with an empirical sociological approach. This research uses a qualitative method using a conceptual approach, historical approach, and analytical approach.

Research findings indicate that ((1) The planning process for independent pilgrims' Hajj rituals, conducted by KBIHU Armina Palangka Raya and PPIU PT Kamilah Wisata Muslim Kasongan, involves mature and systematic decision-making regarding the organization of the guidance. Researchers observe that the planning of Hajj ritual guidance is commendable. (2) The implementation of this Hajj ritual guidance, led by KBIHU Armina Palangka Raya and PPIU PT Kamilah Wisata Muslim Kasongan, is deemed effective in guiding Hajj rituals. Notably, the determination of activities within each field and the coordination with other institutions, such as the Office of the Ministry of Religion of Palangka Raya, is well-executed, contributing to the success of the Hajj ritual guidance. (3) The mobilisation that has been carried out by KBIHU Armina Palangka Raya and PPIU PT Kamilah Wisata Muslim Kasongan is in accordance with the planning that has been formed and determined, this can be seen by determining and forming the subject matter of the material that will be followed by prospective pilgrims and the methods that will be applied in the implementation of the teaching process which is fostering. (4) Supervision carried out by KBIHU Armina Palangka Raya and PPIU PT Kamilah Wisata Muslim Kasongan, after the researcher saw and from the data findings was quite effective in accordance with the purpose of a supervision, especially from a supervision programme related to the process of teaching and learning activities, the supervision was also directly supervised by the supervisor, and the head of KBIHU Armina Palangka Raya and PPIU PT Kamilah Wisata Muslim Kasongan. (5) The research findings show that the problems faced in the Management of Hajj Manasik Guidance in Realising the Independence of Hajj Pilgrims at KBIHU Armina Palangka Raya and PPIU PT Kamilah Wisata Muslim Kasongan still face many obstacles. (6) Based on the findings in the field, reference to the theories used in this research and the framework that has been formulated previously, then used as a basis for discussion. Systematically, the discussion will be carried out based on the systematic framework that has been formulated in this study which is directed to answer the research objectives as previously formulated. Researchers used SWOT analysis in finding solutions faced in the management of Hajj ritual guidance at KBIHU Armina Palangka Raya and PPIU PT Kamilah Wisata Muslim Kasongan.