The Role of the Abdullah Al Busyroni Tahfidz Al-Qur'an Islamic Boarding School in Improving the Reading Comprehension of the Qur'an

EDUSOSHUM Journal of Islamic Education and Social Humanities Vol. 6, No. 1, April 2026, pp. 455-466 ISSN 2776-5229 455 The Role of the Abdullah Al Busyroni Tahfidz Al-Qur'an Islamic Boarding School in Improving the Reading Comprehension of the Qur'an 1,2 Alhafiz Ardiansyah*1, Muaz Tanjung2 Program Studi Pengembangan Masyarakat Islam, Fakultas Dakwah dan Komunikasi, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan Email: ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Article history Received January 30, 2026 Revisied March 12, 2026 Accepted : March 16, 2026 Keywords: Islamic Boarding School, Quran Memorization, Quran Reading Comprehension, Islamic Religious Education, Community Empowerment The background to this research stems from the importance of Islamic educational institutions, particularly Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) for memorizing the Quran, as a forum for fostering community participation in reading, understanding, and practicing the teachings of the Quran. Amidst the continued lack of fluency in reading the Quran according to the rules of tajwid and makhraj, Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) offer a solution for religious education that is relevant to the community. Pesantrens focus not only on fostering resident students but also provide learning opportunities for the general public as a form of social service and Quranic outreach. This study used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data were obtained through observation, interviews with Islamic boarding school administrators, ustadz/ustadzah, and the local community, and supported by documentation. The results of the study indicate that the Abdullah Al Busyroni Tahfidz Al-Qur'an Islamic Boarding School has a significant role in improving the quality of the community's Qur'an reading, through regular recitation programs, tahsin and tahfidz classes, and youth development. In addition, the Islamic boarding school also plays a role in fostering religious awareness in the community through ongoing Qur'an-based religious activities. Thus, the existence of this Islamic boarding school not only functions as a formal and non-formal educational institution, but also as a center for spiritual empowerment of the Pelintahan Village community. 1. INTRODUCTION The Qur'an is a guideline for the life of Muslims that functions as a source of teachings, laws, and moral guidance. Reading and understanding the Qur'an well is an important part of a Muslim's worship. This ability cannot be separated from coaching that is carried out in a directed and sustainable manner. Islamic boarding schools, especially those that focus on tahfidz, are one of the main forums in the process. Therefore, pesantren have a big role in producing a generation that loves the Qur'an (Ihsan et al., 2023). Apart from being an educational institution, pesantren also function as a center for the development of Islamic character, a place for moral development, and a means of building a solid scientific tradition. Thus, the existence of Islamic boarding schools becomes very relevant in answering the challenges of the times while maintaining the purity of the teachings of the Qur'an in the midst of a society that continues to develop. The learning method in Islamic boarding schools is generally distinctive and different from formal educational institutions. Students are guided through talaqqi (learning directly from the teacher), muroja'ah (repeating memorization), and halaqah (group learning). This approach provides a strong religious feel while creating an emotional closeness between teachers and students. In this way, pesantren not only teach reading, but also instill Alhafiz Ardiansyah et al (The Role of the Abdullah Al Busyroni) EDUSOSHUM Journal of Islamic Education and Social Humanities Vol. 6, No. 1, April 2026, pp. 455-466 ISSN 2776-5229 456 manners. That is why pesantren are known as comprehensive educational centers (Maulana, Sarpendi, & Latifah, 2023). This kind of education pattern makes the pesantren able to balance cognitive, spiritual, and moral aspects, so that students get a comprehensive and more meaningful learning experience in daily life. Modern research shows that tahfidz teaching strategies that are systematically designed are able to improve the quality of memorization and reading of students. For example, Islamic boarding schools in Banyuwangi have succeeded in combining classical methods with modern learning media. Students are trained not only to memorize, but also to understand the meaning of the verses read. This strategy proves the importance of innovation in pesantren education (Ihsan et al., 2023). This research aims to determine the role of pesantren in improving people's reading comprehension of the Qur'an, examine tahfidz learning strategies and methods applied in Qur'anic guidance, and analyze the social impact and sustainability of the role of pesantren in the community. The difference (gaps) of this study with previous research lies in the focus of the study, the subject, and the scope of the research. Meanwhile, this study specifically examines the role of the Abdullah Al Busyroni Tahfidz Al-Qur'an Islamic Boarding School in improving the reading comprehension of the Qur'an of the general public in Serdang Bedagai Regency, by emphasizing the aspect of correct reading ability according to the rules of tajweed and makhraj. In addition, this study sees pesantren as an agent of community religious empowerment, not just as a formal educational institution, thus providing a broader and different perspective than previous research. The novelty or novelty of this research lies in the study of the role of the Tahfidz Al-Qur'an Abdullah Al Busyroni Islamic Boarding School as a center for improving community-based Qur'an reading comprehension, not only for mukim students, but also for the general public in Serdang Bedagai Regency. This study emphasizes aspects of reading comprehension of the Qur'an which includes the accuracy of tajweed, makhraj, and fluency in reading, which are still relatively rarely studied in previous tahfidz pesantren research. The aspect of tajweed is the foundation in understanding the reading of the Qur'an. Without tajweed, recitation not only sounds less beautiful, but can also change the meaning of the verse. Research confirms that the mastery of tajweed has a great influence on the reading fluency of students (Sa'dijah, 2021). This is also an indicator of success in understanding the reading of the Qur'an. Tajweed is not only a technical skill, but also a form of respect for the purity of the Qur'an that must be maintained throughout generations. In addition to methods, the role of caregivers and pesantren teachers greatly determines the success of learning. The presence of teachers who guide with patience can increase the motivation of students. Research at the Sultan Hasanuddin Gowa Islamic Boarding School proves that intensive mentoring encourages students to be more enthusiastic in memori (...truncated)