PENGARUH KOMUNIKASI DAKWAH SANTRI TERHADAP PEMAHAMAN KEISLAMAN MASYARAKAT SEKITAR PONDOK PESANTREN

This study aims to determine the effect of Islamic communication conducted by students on the level of Islamic understanding among the community surrounding Islamic boarding schools. As agents of da'wah, students play a crucial role in conveying Islamic values in a way that is accessible and relevant to the community. This research employs a quantitative associative approach using the survey method. Data were collected from 45 respondents who have been directly exposed to student-led da'wah activities. The validity test confirmed that all questionnaire items were appropriate and valid. Descriptive statistical analysis showed high average scores for both variables: Islamic communication (mean = 39.16; SD = 6.03) and community Islamic understanding (mean = 42.73; SD = 4.90). The Pearson correlation test indicated a strong and significant positive relationship (r = 0.636, p < 0.01) between the two variables. Furthermore, simple linear regression analysis yielded the equation Y = 22.497 + 0.517X with an R² value of 0.404, meaning that 40.4% of the variance in Islamic understanding can be explained by the effectiveness of student communication. These findings highlight the importance of student engagement in grassroots Islamic communication and its measurable impact on public religious understanding