Wafa Based Al-Quran Memorization Instruction: A Dimension Of Islamic Religious Education For Preschoolers In Indonesia

Abstract

Religious education in the Islamic faith should begin at an early age. The memorization of the Qur'an is one method of implementing Islamic religious education. The Wafa method is one strategy for teaching preschoolers to memorize the Qur'an. This study is to describe the implementation of Al-Quran memorization using the Wafa method in preschoolers at the Cita Mulia Ajibarang Islamic Kindergarten in the Banyumas Regency. This study employs a qualitative approach and a case study methodology. This study focused on class B teachers and pupils, and the Cita Mulia Ajibarang Islamic Kindergarten's principal. Observation, interviews, and documentation are used as data collecting methods. Data reduction, data presentation, and verification are used data analysis approaches. Cita Mulia Ajibarang Islamic Kindergarten, Banyumas Regency, used the wafa technique in three phases for Qur'an memorization. First, plan Qur'an memorization. This step starts with establishing a one-year program for Qur'an memorization. Second, Al-Quran memorization utilizing the Wafa technique involves 5 phases: opening, experience, teaching, assessment, and closing. Third, Qur'an memorization utilizing the Wafa technique is evaluated daily and semesterly. Oral evaluation is utilized. The Wafa approach makes learning the Al-Quran easy for preschoolers. There is a rhythm to Qur'an memorization. According to the research, preschoolers memorized all predefined goals.