Quality Management of Tahfidz Education and the Meaning of Being a Huffadz: An Empirical Study in Islamic Educational Institutions
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https://doi.org/10.55927/jiph.v5i1.1Keywords:
Quality Management, Tahfidz Education, Islamic Educational Institutions, Huffadz, Quran Memorization EducationAbstract
Tahfidz education plays an important role in developing Quranic memorization and character formation within Islamic educational institutions. This study aims to analyze the implementation of quality management in tahfidz education and to explore the meaning of being a huffadz among students and educators. The research employed a qualitative case study approach conducted at an Islamic educational institution in Central Java. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation involving six informants consisting of institutional leaders, tahfidz teachers, and students. The study was conducted over a three-month observation period. The findings indicate that structured memorization programs, systematic muroja’ah, and continuous evaluation strengthen educational quality while shaping the spiritual identity and moral responsibility of huffadz. These findings highlight the importance of integrated quality management in tahfidz education.
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