The Implementation of the Tahfidzul Qur'an Program in Developing Religious Character

Abstract

This study investigates the implementation of the Tahfidzul Qur'an program at SMK Ponpes Abu Dzarrin, focusing on its role in forming and developing students' religious character. The program emphasises five key aspects of religious character development: belief, practice, feeling, knowledge, and effect. Students are guided through a structured regimen that includes daily prayers, collective and individual revision (murojaah), and memorisation of Qur'anic verses. These activities are designed to improve memorisation and integrate Islamic values into students' daily lives and academic learning. The Tahfidzul Qur'an program aims to produce students who deeply understand the Qur'an and embody its teachings in their actions, behaviour, and moral compass. This holistic approach is rooted in the school's mission to instil strong religious character in students, influencing their personal development and social interactions. The study contributes to the broader discourse on religious character education by demonstrating how Qur'anic memorisation can be used as a tool for holistic character development, linking cognitive, affective, and behavioural aspects of learning. The findings have significant implications for Islamic educational institutions aiming to cultivate religious knowledge and the ethical and moral dimensions of their students' personalities.