Implementation of the MTQ – Qiraah learning application as a learning media for the nagham science of the Quran at the Haqqottillawah Islamic boarding school in Bogor, West Java

Abstract

This study examines the utilization of the MTQ–Qiraah learning platform as a means for teaching and mastering the art of Qur’anic recitation at Pesantren Haqqottillawah, Bogor, West Java. Nagham, the melodic modes of tilāwah, represent an aspect of Qur’anic recitation that requires an audiovisual approach and ongoing practice. Still, limited face-to-face interaction and the absence of self-directed learning resources pose significant challenges. Using a digital, application-based platform is a smart way to make learning more effective. The study employed a descriptive qualitative methodology, collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation. The participants consisted of ustadz/teachers, students (santri) from the Naghām al-Qur’an class, and the application developer. The results show that the MTQ–Qiraah app lets you learn in different ways, gives you interactive examples of nagham, and lets you review on your own. Students showed more interest and better understanding of maqāmāt, such as Bayyātī, Ṣabā, Ḥijāz, and others. There are still technical problems, especially with sound quality and the limited access to advanced content. Development recommendations stress improving feedback features and adding the application to a bigger curriculum. The application shows a lot of promise as a useful tool for teaching ilmu nagham in Islamic colleges and universities.