The Effectiveness of the Intensive Coaching Program in Improving the Quran Reading Skills of the Women^s Congregation at Al-Qolam Mosque, Cimahi Tengah Amrullah Hayatudin, Muhammad Yunus, Shindu Irwansyah, Intan Manggala Wijayanti
Universitas Islam Bandung
Abstract
This community service program aimed to improve Quranic reading skills among the women congregation of the Al-Qolam Grand Mosque in Cimahi Tengah. The initiative was motivated by the essential role of Quran literacy in the life of a Muslim and the fact that many participants still struggled to read the Quran correctly according to the rules of tajwid. A preliminary study conducted by the community service team (PKM) revealed that 40% of the participants were unable or barely able to read the Quran, 31% had difficulty applying tajwid principles, 19% could pronounce Arabic letters and vowel marks correctly but lacked fluency, and only 10% demonstrated fluent and accurate recitation with tajwid. Interviews with both the mosque management (DKM) and the female congregants indicated a strong motivation to improve their Quranic literacy, driven by their spiritual aspirations and the desire to invest in their afterlife. The program was implemented through intensive training using an adult learning approach. The curriculum included the introduction of Arabic letters (hijaiyah), basic tajwid rules, and practical sessions for both group and individual Qur^an recitation. Post-test results showed an average score of 72.14, reflecting a 6.43% improvement from the pre-test average score of 65.71. The highest post-test score reached 90, while the lowest was 55-an improvement from the lowest pre-test score of 50. These outcomes demonstrate the effectiveness of the program in enhancing the Qur^anic reading abilities of the participants.
Keywords: Empowerment, Women Mosque Congregation, Quranic Reading, Adult Learning
