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The Impact of Technology Use on Moral Decadence among Muslim Youth
Full text linkThe rapid development of digital technology has significantly influenced the lifestyle and behavior of young people, including in moral aspects. Online gaming, as one of the most popular forms of digital entertainment, is often associated with both positive and negative behavioral changes among adolescents. This study aims to examine how online gaming habits influence changes in adolescents’ morals and to identify possible solutions to these moral issues. This study employs a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach, using data obtained from in-depth interviews with twenty informants, including parents, school teachers, and community leaders. The informants were selected through purposive sampling. The interview data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman analysis model. Overall, the findings reveal five negative impacts of online gaming habits on adolescents’ moral development: i) laziness, ii) disobedience to parents, iii) selfishness, iv) temperamental behavior, and v) dishonesty. The results of this study can serve as preliminary data for future research examining similar issues in different contexts and topics
Worship as a Moral Act: A Thematic Study of Islamic High School Students
Full text linkThe attitude and personality of a person who understands religious teachings differ from those of someone who does not,has not yet, or lacks such understanding. This difference is reflected in their attitudes and actions in daily life. The level ofone’s worship can be influenced by the depth of their understanding of religious teachings. However, it is possible forsomeone with extensive religious knowledge to neglect acts of worship. This study aimed to determine the level of students’knowledge and practice of worship. A qualitative method with a case study approach was employed. Data were obtained fromfifteen informants through in-depth interviews selected using purposive sampling techniques. All informants were activestudents of Islamic senior high school. The interview results were analyzed thematically using NVivo 12 qualitative analysis software. The findings show that the forms of worship taught and practiced by students include prayer, fasting, zakat, and ablution (wudhu’). Students generally understand the meaning, requirements, and pillars of these acts of worship. However, their knowledge was found to be relatively weak, as most were unable to answer the questions given. Interestingly, the students’ worship practices were consistent and had become part of their daily habits. This indicates that their worship practices have developed into personality traits (moral actions) but remain weak in understanding (moral knowledge) and have not yet reached the level of awareness (moral feeling)
Parents\u27 Motivation in Choosing Islamic Boarding Schools as Educational Institutions for Their Children in a Muslim Majority Country
Full text linkContinuing children\u27s education is a responsibility of every parent, including choosing the right educational institution, one of which is an Islamic boarding school. This study aims to identify the motivations of parents and children in choosing an Islamic boarding school as an educational institution. This research employs a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were obtained from eight informants through direct interviews using a set of interview protocols. Overall, the results revealed seven main themes regarding parents’ and children’s motivations in choosing Islamic boarding schools as educational institutions. These themes are divided into three parental motivation themes and four child motivation themes. The three parental motivations are: i) strengthening the child’s religious foundation, ii) avoiding negative social influences, and iii) the desire to shape the child into a better person. Furthermore, the four themes of children’s motivation are: i) self-initiative, ii) parental encouragement, iii) deepening religious knowledge, and iv) the aspiration to become a hafidz or hafidzah. The findings of this study suggest that effective communication and value alignment between parents and children may play an important role in decision-making regarding faith-based education
Exploring the Influence of Sayyid Ahmad Khan\u27s Thought on the Advancement of Islamic Education in India
Full text linkSir Sayyid Ahmad Khan was an Indian Muslim intellectual known for his modernist views and often labeled a secularist due to his inclination toward rationalism and naturalism. In addition to being a political activist who played a role in the creation of Pakistan, he was also a prominent thinker and reformer in Islamic education in India. One of his key ideas was to integrate Western modern scientific concepts with Islamic studies. This integrated educational system became one of the most influential models in the Muslim world and is still widely adopted by contemporary Islamic educational institutions, each with its own variations. The model aims not only to produce Muslim intellectuals who master modern sciences but also to cultivate individuals with strong Islamic spirituality. This study aims to analyze Sayyid Ahmad Khan’s educational thought and its influence on the development of Islamic education in India. It employs a qualitative approach using a library research method and content analysis technique. The data were obtained from Sayyid Ahmad Khan’s works and relevant secondary literature, then analyzed to identify the main themes in his thought and their impact on the Islamic education system. The findings indicate that Sayyid Ahmad Khan’s educational ideas contributed significantly to the modernization of Islamic education through the integration of religious and modern sciences. However, this system has also faced criticism for insufficiently filtering the values of secularism, positivism, and materialism from the Western paradigm, potentially producing Muslim intellectuals who are scientifically advanced but spiritually fragile
The Challenges of Microteaching and Teaching Readiness of Students at Islamic Higher Education
Full text linkMicroteaching is an essential component in preparing prospective teachers, yet its implementation in several Islamic Higher Education still faces various structural and pedagogical challenges. This study aims to analyze current microteaching practices and identify the factors that influence students’ readiness in carrying out teaching practices. The research employed a qualitative method with a multi–case study approach. Data were collected through observations, interviews with lecturers and program chairs, and student questionnaires. The results show that microteaching classes were conducted without the support of a properly functioning laboratory, limiting students’ opportunities for systematic practice. The learning process remained dominated by lectures, with minimal pre-class assignments and reflection activities. Students exhibited low levels of engagement and weak self-directed learning skills, particularly in the areas of initiative, self-management, and self-evaluation. Interview data further revealed that students were still highly dependent on lecturer guidance, while partner schools reported a lack of student readiness during teaching practice. These findings indicate a discrepancy between curriculum requirements and students’ actual competencies. The study concludes that it is necessary to develop a microteaching model that integrates the principles of self-directed learning, expands opportunities for structured practice, and provides adequate learning facilities to enhance students’ teaching readiness in accordance with global professional standards
The Impact of Quran Memorization on the Quality of Students’ Memorization
Full text linkQuran memorization learning plays an important role in maintaining the purity and understanding of the Quran among students. However, the effectiveness of memorization activities in improving the quality of memorization has not been widely examined empirically, especially at the elementary school level. This study aims to examine the effect of Quran memorization activities on improving students’ memorization quality. A quantitative method with a descriptive approach was employed. Data were collected from 60 students in grades IV, V, and VI at an elementary school in during the 2023/2024 academic year using a total sampling technique. The results show that: i) the average Quran memorization score (variable X) was categorized as good, with a mean value of 70.55; ii) the average memorization quality (variable Y) was also in the good category, with a mean value of 48.2; and iii) Quran memorization had an effect on improving students’ memorization quality, with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.029 or a contribution of 2.9%, while the remaining 97.1% was influenced by other factors. These findings indicate that the effect of memorization activities on students’ memorization quality is relatively small but still provides a positive contribution. The results of this study may serve as a basis for future research to explore other factors that influence the quality of students’ Quran memorization
Seven Habits of Great Teachers worth Emulating in Teaching Students
Full text linkThis study aims to explore teachers’ efforts in addressing students’ problems in Islamic boarding schools. The research employed a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach. Data were collected from eleven informants, consisting of teachers and students, through interview protocols. To support the interview data, the researcher conducted field observations for three months by directly participating in classroom activities. All interview and observation data were analyzed thematically using the Miles and Huberman data analysis model. The results indicate seven types of efforts undertaken by teachers to deal with students’ problems in Islamic boarding schools: i) understanding students, ii) providing motivation, iii) giving advice, iv) creating engaging learning experiences, v) conducting special learning sessions, vi) collaborating with parents, and vii) implementing ta’zir (disciplinary actions). These findings suggest that teachers play a significant role in managing students’ challenges and may serve as a useful reference for other Islamic boarding schools in developing strategies to handle similar issues
The Impact of Napoleon Bonaparte’s Expedition on Islamic Education in Egypt
Full text linkThe history of Islam records periods of advancement, decline, and reform, including in Egypt. This study examines the impact of Napoleon Bonaparte’s expedition on Islamic education in Egypt, which, although primarily a military campaign, also created opportunities for intellectual and educational reform. The research employs a qualitative method with a content analysis approach, analyzing historical documents, literature, and scholarly publications to explore the social, political, and educational influences of the expedition. The findings indicate that the presence of Napoleon and his entourage, including scholars, generated new awareness among Egyptian intellectuals, fostering the adoption of scientific methods and educational renewal. These results suggest that interactions between European colonial forces and local society can indirectly facilitate the transformation of education and the development of intellectual life in Egypt
An Analysis of Five Quran Memorization Methods in Higher Education
Full text linkMemorizing the Quran is a highly noble activity, not only bringing honor to the memorizer but also serving as a source of blessings for their parents. This activity involves the process of repeatedly reciting or listening to the Quran so that the verses become firmly embedded in memory and can be recited without referring to the mushaf. However, for students who are generally in their twenties or older, memorizing the Quran often presents particular challenges. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of five Quran memorization methods used by students. A qualitative approach with a case study design was employed. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with five informants selected using purposive sampling. All participants were active students from three universities in West Sumatra. The results indicate that students use five methods in memorizing the Quran: i) the wahdah method, ii) the kitabah method, iii) the sima’i method, iv) the jama’ method, and v) the talaqqi method. These findings may serve as an initial reference for students who wish to begin the process of Quran memorization effectively, in accordance with their individual characteristics and abilities
The Role of the Islamic Students Association in Disseminating Islamic Values and Developing Education
Full text linkThis study examines the role of the Islamic Student Association in disseminating Islamic values, promoting a deeper understanding of religion, and improving the quality of education for students and the wider community. The research employs a qualitative method with a case study approach and involves seven informants from the second and third levels of cadre training. The findings show that the Islamic Student Association plays an important role in Islamic outreach activities and educational development. The organization contributes to strengthening the understanding of Islamic teachings and fostering critical awareness of various emerging social, political, and religious issues. Its outreach activities include public lectures, sermons, seminars, and group discussions that function as platforms for promoting Islamic values. In the field of education, the Islamic Student Association contributes through leadership training, academic mentoring, student self-development, and efforts to support the provision of higher-quality education. The findings highlight several implications, including the strengthening of organizational roles in Islamic outreach, the development of concept-based religious education, student empowerment, and character formation. This study provides a clearer understanding of the potential of the Islamic Student Association in the areas of Islamic outreach and education, and it may serve as a basis for enhancing the organization’s responsiveness to societal changes and community needs