Difficulties in Learning the Quran: Causal Factors and Treatment Strategies
Keywords:
Learning difficulties, learning the qur'an., causal factors, learning strategies, interactive methodsAbstract
Learning difficulties are a challenge faced by many students in the world of education, including in learning the Qur'an, the factors that cause learning difficulties can come from within students. This research aims to find out the difficulties of students in learning the Koran, as well as how to overcome them so that students are easy and happy to learn the Koran without feeling bored. This research uses Quantitative method with descriptive analysis approach. The results showed that the use of interactive methods, consistent assistance, and a conducive learning environment play an important role in helping students overcome learning difficulties, especially in understanding and reading the Qur'an properly. In the context of learning the Qur'an, some of the obstacles that often arise include difficulties in recognizing hijaiyah letters, understanding tajweed, and reciting verses correctly. If not handled properly, these difficulties can hinder the development of students' understanding and love of the Qur'an. Therefore, effective strategies are needed to overcome these obstacles, such as the use of innovative learning methods, technology-based approaches, and increased involvement of teachers and parents. The implication is mainly the encouragement of Islamic institutions to formulate teacher training, provision of learning facilities and collaborative policies between school and home on an ongoing basis.
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Yogi Fernando, Popi Andriani, & Hidayani Syam. (2024). Pentingnya Motivasi Belajar Dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa. ALFIHRIS : Jurnal Inspirasi Pendidikan, 2(3), 61–68. https://doi.org/10.59246/alfihris.v2i3.843
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Engkizar, E., Sarianti, Y., Namira, S., Budiman, S., Susanti, H., & Albizar, A. (2022). Five Methods of Quran Memorization in Tahfidz House of Fastabiqul Khairat Indonesia. International Journal of Islamic Studies Higher Education, 1(1), 54–67. https://doi.org/10.24036/insight.v1i1.27
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Ikhlas, R. Z., Ulwi, K., & Patri, P. (2025). Arabic Language Program Management for Muhadatsah Class. Journal of Arabic Literature, Teaching and Learning, 1(2), 27–37.
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Oktavia, G., Febriani, A., Asril, Z., & Syafril, S. (2024). Analysis of Quran Memorization Methods : Academically Talented Students. Journal of Theory and Research Memorization Quran, 1(1), 40–50.
Putri, C. T., Oktavia, G., Syafura, T., Lainah, L., & Rahawarin, Y. (2021). Teacher’s Strategy in Improving Students’ Ability to Memorize the Qur’an. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research of Higher Education, 4(3), 94–103. https://doi.org/10.24036/ijmurhica.v4i3.106
Putri, N., Noprianti, A., & Oktavia, G. (2025). The Qur’an as a Source of Solutions for the Global Moral Crisis. Journal of Quranic Teaching and Learning, 1(2), 90–105. https://joqer.intischolar.id/index.php/joqer
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Rasdiany, A. N., Putri, V. Y., Azizah, D. D., Asril, Z., & Albizar, A. (2022). Motivation of Parents to Choose Religious Educational Institutions as Means of Child Education. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research of Higher Education, 5(1), 10–17. https://doi.org/10.24036/ijmurhica.v5i1.123
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Sari, D. A., Masyhudi, F., & Desvia, L. (2024). Effectiveness of the Talaqqi Method in Memorizing the Quran. Journal of Theory and Research Memorization Quran, 1(1), 15–25.
Ummah, A. K., Mahmudi, M. B., Wardani, A. Z., & Ummah, A. K. (2025). Efforts of Dormitory Supervisors in Overcoming Problems in the Quran Memorization Dormitory. Journal of Theory and Research Memorization Quran, 1(1), 1–14.
Wangi, A. N., Putri, R. A., Anwar, F., Firza, R. H., Kurniawan, A. D., Rizki, F. A., & Oktavia, G. (2022). Teacher’s Efforts to Overcome Students Difficulties in Writing the Qur’an Verses. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research of Higher Education, 5(1), 37–43. https://doi.org/10.24036/ijmurhica.v5i1.126
Wati, A., Asril, Z., & Guspita, R. (2025). The Role of Akhlak Mahmudah in Counteracting the Moral Crisis of the Digital Age: A Review of Contemporary Islamic Literature. Journal of Islamic Thought, Research and Practice, 1(1), 27–34. https://doi.org/10.70588/jitera.v1i1.325
Wulandari, W., Millah, S. E., Lubis, T., & Arifin, Z. (2024). Seven Challenges for Arabic Department Students in Memorizing Hadith. Journal of Arabic Literature, Teaching and Learning, 1(2), 1–13.
Yogi Fernando, Popi Andriani, & Hidayani Syam. (2024). Pentingnya Motivasi Belajar Dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa. ALFIHRIS : Jurnal Inspirasi Pendidikan, 2(3), 61–68. https://doi.org/10.59246/alfihris.v2i3.843
Zaeni, A. (2023). Peningkatan Kemampuan Membaca Al-Qur’an Peserta Didik Melalui Penerapan Metode An-Nahdliyah. In Salimiya: Jurnal Studi Ilmu Keagamaan Islam (Vol. 4, Issue 3). Jurnal Studi Ilmu Keagamaan Islam. https://doi.org/10.58401/salimiya.v4i3.1216
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