Enhancing Qur'anic Reading Skills Through Digital Qur'an Applications: An Empirical Study
Keywords:
Digital Qur’an Application, Qur’anic Reading Skills, Student EngagementAbstract
This study aims to examine the effect of digital Qur’an applications on students’ Qur’anic reading skills. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving an experimental group using a digital Qur’an application and a control group receiving conventional instruction. The instruments included a Qur’anic reading test, the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale for Students (UWES-S), and an open-ended questionnaire. The findings reveal a significant improvement in the experimental group compared to the control group, particularly in letter recognition, reading fluency, and the application of tajwid rules. In addition, students’ learning engagement increased through the use of digital applications. These results indicate that digital-based learning enhances both the effectiveness of instruction and students’ motivation. The study implies that integrating digital technology into Islamic education curricula is essential to strengthen students’ Qur’anic literacy and engagement in learning.
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