Community-Based Qur’anic Education: Strengthening Literacy and Character through Creative Learning Models

Afifah Nur Azmi; Siti Nurul Istiqomah

Authors

Afifah Nur Azmi Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar, Indonesia
Siti Nurul Istiqomah Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar, Indonesia

Keywords:

Character Building, Community-Based Education, Creative Learning, Early Childhood, Qur’anic Literacy

Abstract

This study aims to develop a joyful, creative, and community-based Qur’anic education model through the optimization of the Taman Belajar Masyarakat (Community Learning Center) Kelok Kreatif. The background of this initiative lies in the needs of early childhood learners, who are in their golden age of character formation but often encounter monotonous Qur’anic learning methods that lack engagement. The program was implemented using a participatory approach involving local teachers, volunteers, and parents, and employed creative learning strategies such as games, songs, flashcards, Qur’anic storytelling, peer learning, and a step-by-step memorization program with monthly evaluations. Additional activities included collective muroja’ah among participants and parenting classes to strengthen parental support at home. The results indicate significant improvement in children’s ability to read the Qur’an fluently and accurately (tartil), successful memorization of short surahs from Juz 30, and increased parental involvement in children’s Qur’anic education. The program also produced a learning module, “Creative Methods of Qur’an Memorization for Children,” which can be replicated by other community learning centers. The study concludes that community learning centers can serve not only as spaces for general literacy but also as hubs for Qur’anic literacy that foster children’s love for Qur’anic values. The novelty of this study lies in the integration of community-based learning with Qur’anic education, the application of creative methods in children’s tahfiz, and the strengthening of a Qur’anic educational ecosystem through community participation.

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