A Qualitative Approach in the Empowerment of Al-Qur'an Education in the 21st Century: ABAHATA Method Study by Institute of Quranic Studies (IPaQ)

Abstract

Facing the 21st century, UNESCO (1996) through the journal "The International Commission on Education for the Twenty First Century" has recommended education that continues and implemented based on four principles of the learning process, namely Learning to know,  learning to do, learning to be, and learning to live together. In order to realize the four principles of education, teachers need to master and apply information and communication technology in learning called cyber teaching or e-learning as well as in learning Al-Quran and Hadith. In this regard, the innovative digital role in learning Al-Quran and Hadith can help improve achievement in learning the knowledge of Al-Quran and Hadith. Although, there are many benefits in the use of digital materials, there are groups who are marginalized and unable to access such materials such as the elderly, children and so on. Therefore, natural learning as taught by the Prophet s.a.w to the companions that is face to face should not be forgotten because it also plays a role in helping marginalized groups master the knowledge of the Quran and Hadith. Therefore, this study tends to examine a method of learning the Qur'an built by the Institute of Quranic Studies (IPaQ), which is the ABAHATA method. This study uses a qualitative approach with a document analysis research design. The data collection technique is to use documents provided by IPaQ as primary sources and other scientific materials such as articles, books, and official websites. The results of the study found that the method used is in accordance with what was taught by the Prophet s.a.w. In addition, it was found that the method used can help students who are illiterate to read the Quran within 30 hours.