EDUKASI GAYA HIDUP HALAL UNTUK GENERASI Z YANG LEBIH BAIK DI KABUPATEN PEKALONGAN

Abstract

This community service activity aims to improve the understanding, attitudes, and behaviors of Generation Z in the Pekalongan Regency toward halal lifestyles as an integral part of Islamic identity and sustainable modern living strategies. The program is designed to address the low level of halal literacy among young people, particularly in areas such as digital technology, fashion, Islamic finance, and daily consumption. The community service is implemented through a series of socialization, education, training, and seminar activities using a participatory approach that is adaptive to the characteristics of Generation Z. The program partners include three institutions: high schools, Islamic boarding schools, and the youth community of the Grand Mosque in Pekalongan Regency, with a total of 120 participants. Evaluation was conducted through pre-tests and post-tests, field observations, and semi-structured interviews. The results showed significant improvements in three key areas: participants’ understanding of halal concepts increased by 35%, positive attitudes toward a halal lifestyle increased by 28%, and commitment to adopting a halal lifestyle rose by 35%. This community service initiative contributes to shaping a generation of Muslims who are not only spiritually devout but also critical, productive, and responsive to the challenges of the digital age.