<![CDATA[Premarital counseling is an important effort to prepare prospective brides and grooms for a harmonious married life that aligns with Islamic values. Through this activity, participants receive knowledge about the rights and obligations of husbands and wives, family communication, and conflict resolution. The Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) of Mojo Subdistrict, Kediri Regency, as the implementing institution, plays a strategic role in ensuring the effectiveness of this program. However, research is still needed to determine the extent to which this counseling influences the realization of a sakinah (harmonious and blessed) family for its participants. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of premarital counseling for prospective brides and grooms in realizing a sakinah family and to identify inhibiting factors in the implementation of premarital counseling at the KUA of Mojo Subdistrict, Kediri Regency. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, employing observation, interviews, and documentation as data sources. The results show that premarital counseling is effective in shaping the understanding of prospective brides and grooms regarding family values needed to build a sakinah family at the KUA of Mojo Subdistrict, Kediri Regency. However, an inhibiting factor in its implementation is the absence of a marriage counseling module that can be provided to participants as a guide before and after marriage. Relying solely on the lecture method increases the likelihood that participants may forget the material delivered by facilitators or speakers.]]>
