Implementation of Learning the Qur’an Using the Kempekan Method

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Kempekan method in learning the Qur’an at the Darussalam Kunir Islamic Boarding School, Subang. It also seeks to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors in its implementation, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of this method in enhancing the students’ ability to read the Qur’an. This research adopts a descriptive qualitative approach involving in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis. The analysis technique includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the Kempekan method is well implemented through a structured system comprising cocogan, sorogan, talaqqī, and tamrīn al-idārah. The method is characterized by a strong emphasis on taḥqīq, waṣl, waqf, tafhīm, and tarqīq, which provide a solid foundation for Qur’anic recitation techniques. Supporting factors include a conducive learning environment, involvement of qualified teachers, and structured learning with close supervision by certified muʿallimūn and the direct engagement of the kyai or ustādh. Challenges include reliance on skilled teachers and the lack of an official guidebook for method application. This study underscores the need for a more structured learning module to optimize the effectiveness of the Kempekan method in Qur’anic education at Darussalam Kunir Islamic Boarding School. 

Keywords: Kempekan method; Qur’an learning; Islamic boarding school; tajwīd; pedagogical effectiveness