DETERMINANTS OF QURANIC RECITATION PROFICIENCY AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FROM NON-ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUNDS
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https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v6i5.719Keywords:
Quranic recitation, proficiency, university students, non-Islamic educational background, Islamic education, Quranic literacyAbstract
Proficiency of Quran recitation reflects not just a technical ability but also a commitment to maintain the authenticity and beauty of the holy scripture. However, limited fluency in Arabic phonetics, poor access to systematic tajwid training, and varied degrees of enthusiasm are among the major obstacles university students with a non-Islamic educational background must overcome to reach Quranic recitation proficiency. The objective of this study is to identify the primary determinants of Quranic recitation proficiency among university students with a non-Islamic educational background. This study employs a quantitative survey design to investigate the determinants of Quran recitation proficiency among university students with a non-Islamic educational background. In conclusion, this study shows that mastery of tajwid rules is the main factor influencing Quran reciting skill among university students with a non-Islamic background. Future studies should investigate other elements affecting proficiency, including students' motivation, past Arabic experience, or frequency of recitation practice, to build a more complete understanding based on these results.
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