<![CDATA[Didikan Subuh, or Dawn Religious Instruction, is a form of non-formal Islamic education oriented toward instilling religious values, shaping religious character, and habituating children to practice Islamic teachings in daily life. At TPQ Al Amin in Korong Sungai Jilatang, Nagari Campago Barat, V Koto Kampung Dalam District, Padang Pariaman Regency, this activity had nonetheless been inactive for a long time, leaving children without a space to further hone their religious abilities outside regular TPQ hours. Through the Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) student community service program, students from the State Islamic University (UIN) Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi took the initiative to revive Didikan Subuh as part of their community engagement. This article outlines how the activity was implemented and examines its contribution to strengthening children’s religious understanding and practice. The study applies a descriptive qualitative approach within a community-service framework, with data gathered through observation, direct involvement, documentation, and interviews with TPQ administrators, community figures, and parents. Findings show that reactivating Didikan Subuh increased children’s participation in religious activities, built their confidence in reciting the Qur’an publicly, developed their capacity to lead prayers and deliver brief religious talks, and strengthened discipline in congregational prayer. The program also encouraged greater community involvement in children’s religious upbringing. Didikan Subuh thus proved to be an effective vehicle for reinforcing religious character education while reviving a community-based tradition of religious guidance.]]>
