Enhancing Vocabulary Proficiency Through Mahfuzhat Learning for First-Grade Female Students at Ulumuddin Islamic Boarding School

إتقان المفردات من خلال تعلم المحفوظات لطالبات الصف الأول في المدرسة الثانوية بمعهد علوم الدين

Abstract

Mahfuzat learning is one of the subjects implemented in secondary education within religious studies institutes. It is a means of imparting eloquent phrases containing wisdom, sayings, and the philosophy of life in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Hadith, the words of companions, the followers, the righteous predecessors, and the Sufis, in addition to the creative works of poets. Through this subject, students can enhance their vocabulary acquisition, comprehension, and mastery of the language. Hence, this study aims to explore how first-grade female students at Ulumuddin Islamic Boarding School acquire vocabulary through Mahfuzhat learning and to identify the challenges they face in the process. Using a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, data was collected through observations, interviews, and documentation. The findings reveal that vocabulary mastery through Mahfuzhat learning is effectively facilitated by incorporating singing techniques and repeated vocabulary practice, both individually and in groups. However, students face challenges such as difficulty maintaining concentration during lessons and weak memorization abilities. The findings imply that integrating engaging techniques, such as singing and repetition, can enhance students’ vocabulary acquisition in Mahfuzhat learning, though strategies to improve focus and memory retention are still needed.