The Effectiveness of Digital Books as a Learning Resource for Islamic Preachers Nono Heryana (a*), Iwan Hermawan (b), Oyoh Bariah (c), Rini Mayasari (d)
a, d) Faculty of Computer Science, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
*nono[at]unsika.ac.id
b,c) Faculty of Islamic Religion, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Abstract
Islamic preachers require extensive religious knowledge to deliver practical sermons. Digital books offer a convenient learning resource, but their effectiveness could be more precise. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of digital Islamic books for improving Islamic preachers^ religious knowledge acquisition. 50 Islamic preachers were randomly assigned to a control or intervention group (n=25 each). The intervention group received access to an Islamic digital book library for four weeks. Both groups completed pre- and post-knowledge tests and surveys on motivation and comprehension- mean differences were analyzed between and within groups. Mean gains in religious knowledge were significantly more significant for the digital book group (+14%) compared to the control (+2%, p=0.01). Motivation and comprehension also improved more in the intervention. Digital Islamic books are an effective learning tool to boost the religious knowledge, motivation, and comprehension of Islamic preachers compared to traditional study methods. Widespread adoption of digital Islamic books could improve sermon quality by equipping preachers with superior understanding and knowledge.
Keywords: digital books, Islamic preachers, knowledge acquisition, sermon quality
