Academic tahfiz schools in Malaysia: challenges, insights, and the road ahead

Othman, Azam and Nordin, Mohamad Sahari and Nik Abdullah, Nik Md. Saiful Azizi and Ruslan, Norbaiduri (2022) Academic tahfiz schools in Malaysia: challenges, insights, and the road ahead. In: Al Farabi 11th International Conference on Social Sciences, 19th-20th August 2022, Erzurum, Turkey and Online.

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Abstract

Background and aim: Academic Tahfiz Schools offer an alternative system for tahfiz education. In comparison to traditional or pure tahfiz schools, students of academic tahfiz schools memorise the Quran during their schooling years while learning mainstream selected academic subjects within the national curriculum. The main objective of this tahfiz education system is to develop Quran memorisers with good academic qualifications as well as a firm Islamic background who would go into the professional field and similar professions. In Malaysia, there are a small but growing number of government and private Academic Tahfiz Schools. This paper highlights the challenges faced by these types of schools and the potential that they can offer to Muslim communities. Material and Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five parents, four alumni, and five teachers were conducted and analysed using a two-stage coding process. Results: The themes suggest a set of initial and ongoing challenges that administrators and practitioners need to understand and overcome, especially concerning their current societal needs and environment. Conclusion: This paper concludes with recommendations on how to develop and strengthen this type of institution and its potential for the Muslim ummah.

Item Type:	Proceeding Paper (Invited Papers)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Academic Tahfiz Schools, tahfiz education, tahfiz institutions, tahfiz school leadership, tahfiz school challenges, tahfiz school administration.
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP134.S3 Quran and Science B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BV Practical Theology > BV1460 Religious Education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education Kulliyyah of Education > Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Depositing User:	DR NIK MD SAIFUL AZIZI NIK ABDULLAH
Date Deposited:	26 Oct 2023 15:15
Last Modified:	26 Oct 2023 15:15
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/107402

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