<![CDATA[Aqiqah, as a strongly recommended sunnah upon the birth of a child, is widely practiced among Muslim communities, yet its implementation is frequently shaped more by inherited local custom than by an accurate understanding of its legal foundations. This community service program aims to strengthen public literacy regarding the legal basis, wisdom, and correct procedures of aqiqah in accordance with the Qur’an and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The activity was conducted through outreach, training, and mentoring at a local majelis taklim from 2024 to 2025, focusing on the legal status of aqiqah, the timing and number of sacrificial animals, the conditions of the animal, the distribution of the meat, and misconceptions circulating in society. The methods were participatory and educational, combining lectures, visual media, discussion, and direct practice simulations, evaluated through pre-post tests and participatory observation. The results show that structured religious education significantly improved participants’ understanding, with average post-test scores rising from 52 to 84, and enabled participants to distinguish religiously grounded practices from mere cultural habits. This program constitutes a good practice in mainstreaming syariah-based family literacy and underscores the importance of continuous religious education, accessible learning modules, and collaboration among religious institutions to build an informed and devout community.]]>
