Strategies of Memorization Teachers in Overcoming the Students' Difficulties of Memorizing the Quran in an Islamic Boarding School

Authors

Abdul Muis Islamic University of Jember, Indonesia
Umniatul Hasanah Islamic University of Jember, Indonesia
Fitriyatul Hanifiyah Islamic University of Jember, Indonesia

Keywords:

kitabah method, memorization difficulties, murojaah, tahfidz teacher strategies, tikrar method

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the factors causing difficulties for students in memorizing the Quran and the strategies used by tahfidz teachers to overcome these difficulties at the Madinatul Ulum Islamic Boarding School. The study uses a qualitative approach with interviews, observations, and documentation. The research subjects included tahfiz teachers and students who participated in the Al-Qur'an tahfiz program. The results showed that the students' difficulties in memorizing were caused by three main factors, namely low Al-Qur'an reading sills, a busy boarding school schedule, and limited time for memorization and review. To overcome these problems, tahfidz teachers applied various learning strategies, including the tikrar method (repeated recitation of verses), the kitabah method (writing down verses from the Qur'an), and structured murojaah (scheduled repetition of old memorizations). The application of these methods has proven effective in improving the quality of students' memorization, improving pronunciation, and fostering motivation and spiritual discipline. This study confirms that the success of the tahfidz program is highly dependent on a combination of appropriate pedagogical strategies, efficient time management, and personal guidance from tahfidz teachers in creating a religious and conducive learning environment.

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