Strategies to Improve Basic Tajwid Mastery among Muslim Students at Politeknik Mersing

Abstract

Many Muslim students today face challenges in reading the Quran with correct basic tajwid (rules of recitation). Some also have difficulty identifying the hijaiyah letters related to fundamental tajwid. Islam encourages its followers to read the Quran perfectly to ensure the validity of their prayers. This study aims to identify the level of mastery in Quranic recitation based on correct basic tajwid and to explore strategies to improve this mastery. The study's sample consists of 60 Muslim students at Mersing Polytechnic. A set of questionnaires was used as the research instrument and analyzed descriptively. Overall, the students showed a satisfactory level of tajwid mastery. The majority of respondents preferred the first strategy: understanding at least the main tajwid rules, specifically the rules of nun saktah and tanwin. Additionally, they prioritized consistent and scheduled daily or weekly Quranic reading to further enhance their basic tajwid skills. Some also chose to attend tajwid classes or courses to deepen their understanding of the subject. It is hoped that this study can serve as a guide for institutions and lecturers to provide appropriate teaching and learning, as well as programs and courses to improve students' basic tajwid skills, enabling them to achieve perfect Quranic recitation.