<![CDATA[Proficiency in memorizing daily supplications and short Qur'anic passages serves as a vital groundwork for cultivating children's religious values and morals from an early age. Nevertheless, religious mentoring for children in Jorong Sasaikandang, Nagari Malalak Timur, Malalak District, Agam Regency, remains constrained by the scarcity of permanent instructors and repetitive teaching techniques. This community service initiative was designed to guide children in memorizing daily prayers together with several short Qur'anic verses through an enjoyable, habit-forming approach. A participatory mentoring method was applied, comprising preparatory work, hands-on implementation through regular memorization sessions paired with muraja'ah (repetition practice), and evaluation carried out via direct observation and oral testing of 15 participating children. Findings indicate that average mastery of daily prayer memorization rose from 46% to 82%, while short-verse memorization climbed from 40% to 78%. On the qualitative side, the children displayed considerable enthusiasm, growing confidence in performing in front of peers, and an emerging habit of praying that carried over into their everyday routines. Overall, the program made a tangible contribution to strengthening children's religious education within the jorong and paved the way for continued collaboration with local mosque administrators and parents.]]>
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