INTERNALIZATION OF RELIGIOUS VALUES THROUGH ARABIC LANGUAGE LEARNING AT AL-FALAH QUR’ANIC EDUCATION CENTER KARANGJOMPO TIRTO PEKALONGAN

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ABSTRACT

Arabic language learning at the Taman Pendidikan Al-Qur’an (TPQ) should not be understood merely as the introduction of a language or the development of linguistic competence, but also as a space for shaping children’s religious character. This study aims to describe how Arabic language learning at TPQ Al-Falah Karangjompo Tirto contributes to the cultivation of religious values among its students. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings reveal that the strengthening of religious values is carried out through the introduction of Arabic vocabulary closely related to acts of worship, the habituation of polite Arabic expressions, the delivery of moral messages during the learning process, and the teacher’s exemplary conduct in attitude and interaction. Arabic language learning serves as an effective medium for fostering students’ love for the Qur’an, cultivating Islamic manners, and developing discipline, respect, and courtesy. These findings indicate that Arabic has a broader function than merely being a subject of instruction; it is also an important instrument of value education in strengthening children’s religious character within the TPQ environment.

Keywords: Arabic Language, Religious Values, Qur’anic Education