MODEL TADABUR AL-QURAN BERASASKAN TAFSIRAN ULAMA TERHADAP AYAT 205 SURAH AL-A’RAF DAN AYAT 37 SURAH QAF

Abstract

Quranic contemplation is one most exalted worship in Islam because its function in guiding servant to the guidance of Allah SWT. It is the purpose of the revelation of the Quran and the legislation of recitation. Failing to contemplate the Quran is the reason why the hypocrites and polytheists in the time of the Prophet Muhammad SAW were prevented from receiving guidance. Although contemplation is crucial in Islam, the development of Quranic contemplation skills does not receive proper attention in the Islamic education curriculum. In fact, the implementation of contemplation in tahfiz institutions in Malaysia is only at a moderate level. Therefore, this study aims to propose a practical model of Quranic contemplation based on the Quran itself, to explain the process of how the implementation can achieve the objectives of tazkiyah and tahalliyah in worship and generating recognizant of Allah. This study is based on a qualitative approach using document analysis as a research instrument. Research data were collected from more than 30 exegesis books involving scholar’s interpretations of verse 205 of Surah Al-A'raf and verse 37 of Surah Qaf, and analyzed using thematic analysis methods. The findings of the study show that the process of contemplation involves sensory, mental, and spiritual activities, namely, bringing the heart closer to Allah, listening effectively, thinking, reflecting, drawing lessons, and being devout. A further study is recommended for the purpose of implementing this model in the Islamic education system, especially in the tahfiz curriculum in Malaysia.