The Strategy for Increasing the Islamic Knowledge of the Bulu Community through Digital Quran Application Training

Abstract

In the current era, the development of science and technology is increasingly sophisticated, making it easier for humans to access every digital application on cellphones and laptops. However, some people do not access optimally because of their limited knowledge. This service program is aimed at improving the Islamic knowledge of the community in Bulu, Lendah, Kulonprogo, Yogyakarta in reading the holy Al-Quran properly according to recitation rules through the use of Al-Quran digital application. The methods used were the lecture model and application practice. The are several results generated in this study. First, the community’s love and enthusiasm for reading Al-Quran easily and independently were improved. Second, people could practice reading Al-Quran by using digital application offline and online. Third, the growing enthusiasm led the community to have better scientific understanding in translating Al-Quran properly, making them to interact more with the Al-Quran. Fourth, from the training using the Al-Quran digital application, the community was aware that it can be easily accessed anywhere and anytime, so independence is higher for learning Al-Quran than studying with a teacher or ustadz. Fifth, digital application training could at least provide knowledge to the public about the importance of the digital Al-Quran application in studying it as a comprehensive source of knowledge. All in all, science and technology really help the community in reading, understanding, and practicing the contents of the Al-Quran in their daily life.