SUPPORTING FACTORS FOR STUDENTS TO SUCCESSFULLY MEMORIZE THE QUR’AN

Abstract

Memorizing is an important goal for many people, because it functions as a guideline for life and answers problems faced by humans. Students need to be equipped with the ability to memorize the Qur'an. Teachers need to create a regular learning program to support the Qur'an memorization program. Supporting factors in memorizing the Qur'an are very important, but supporting factors in memorizing the Qur'an are not considered. Thus, this study examines the supporting factors for students to successfully memorize the Qur'an. In case at Excellent Al-Qur’an Tahfizh Program for Elementary Schools (SD) and Junior High Schools (SMP) throughout West Pasaman. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach, data sources are taken through individual and group interviews with seven informants selected using purposive sampling techniques, the informants in question are the principal, teachers and students. The research findings indicate related to supporting factors for students to successfully memorize the Qur'an, namely i) environmental comfort, ii) holding competitions, iii) motivation from teachers and parents, iv) conveying the virtues of memorizing the Qur'an. These findings have succeeded in revealing that supporting factors are needed in order to create students who are successful in memorizing the Qur'an. These supporting factors must be created by the school institution. The principal, teachers and parents must agree to create a conducive educational atmosphere for students.