The Effectiveness of Using the Qira'ah Method in Improving the Ability to Read Kitab Kuning at the Darul Ulum Padang Magek Islamic Boarding School, Tanah Datar Regency

Septika Rudiamon; Ahmed Shah; Muhammad Arif

Authors

Septika Rudiamon Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al-Hikmah Pariangan Batusangkar Author
Ahmed Shah Aga Khan University, Karachi Author
Muhammad Arif Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar Author

Keywords:

Islamic Boarding School, Kitab Kuning, Qira'ah Method

Abstract

Students' difficulty in reading kitab kuning (classical Islamic texts) is a persistent issue in pesantren education, primarily due to the unvowelled Arabic script that requires deep grammatical understanding. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Qira’ah method in kitab kuning learning at Pondok Pesantren Darul Ulum Padang Magek, assess its effectiveness in enhancing students’ reading and comprehension skills, evaluate existing obstacles and supporting factors, and offer recommendations for a more contextual learning model. Employing a Meta-analysis Literature Review (MALR) approach, this study systematically reviews and statistically synthesizes data from multiple relevant studies. Primary and secondary sources on the Qira’ah method, kitab kuning, and pesantren education served as the data base. The findings indicate that the Qira’ah method significantly improves the ability to read unvowelled Arabic texts and comprehend their meanings, especially when applied systematically and tailored to learners’ needs. Furthermore, this method proves to be adaptive, maintaining traditional educational values while responding to contemporary pedagogical demands. These results affirm that a well-contextualized classical approach can serve as a strategic alternative in developing effective kitab kuning instruction in Islamic boarding schools.

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