Arabic Studies Research Articles

Harnessing Gemini for Arabic Mastery: Educators' and Learners' Views

This study aims to explore the perspectives on the reliability of Gemini in Arabic language studies, supported by a comprehensive literature review for each segment. Adopting a qualitative phenomenological approach, the research focuses on examining the experiences and perceptions of academics regarding the use of the Gemini chatbot. The research population includes 120 students studying Quranic Sciences and Exegesis at STAI Al-Anwar Rembang, purposefully selected for their collective proficiency in the Arabic language. Additionally, 11 Arabic language teachers in Rembang are actively involved in developing a structured teaching framework enriched by Gemini. The result highlights the importance of collaboration among linguists, educators, and tech developers in leveraging Gemini, an AI tool, for effective Arabic language education, while addressing accuracy and privacy concerns. The researcher anticipates that this study will provide insights into integrating AI tools like Gemini into Indonesian curricula, enhancing Arabic language learning. It seeks to contribute to the discourse on technology-enhanced language education and its practical implications.

Application Programs for Learning Arabic in the Industrial Era 4.0: A Qualitative Analysis of Teachers and Students in Aceh

This article describes learning Arabic using online applications in secondary and tertiary schools in the Aceh region. It analyzes the benefits and obstacles faced by teachers and students. This research uses the qualitative-analytical approach using Creswell's analysis theory, including data preparation and processing, building a general sense of information, and coding and interpreting the data. This research shows that learning the Arabic language through online applications is an activity that provides information, especially Arabic language studies, through the Internet, such as via WhatsApp, Google Classroom, Zoom, Kahoot, and Quizizz applications. Using these applications makes them more knowledgeable in developing their technology capabilities. Technology can accustom students to independent learning and not rely on the teacher's explanation alone, creating the habit of reading and analyzing educational materials. One of the obstacles to learning through electronic media is the lack of access to the Internet in rural areas of Aceh. There are no computers or laptops for students, and there are materials that are difficult to understand.

فعّالية استخدام الحاسوب في تعليم اللغة العربية لتنمية مهارة الكلام بالصف التاسع ب بالمدرسة دار السلام جومبانج

Therefore, facing similar problems, it becomes a necessity for teachers to be able to express their innovation and creativity to create and design teaching strategies that are more interesting and in line with needs and objectives so that they can create a more effective and enjoyable teaching and learning process, one the other is using computers as a teaching medium. Problem formulation: "To what extent is the effectiveness of using computer media in teaching speaking skills at MTS Darussalam?" This research is a type of classroom action research (PTK) which consists of four stages, namely planning, implementation, observation, reflection, and lasts two cycles. The research population was all MTS Darussalam students with a sample of class IX B students for the academic year. Meanwhile, the data collection techniques used by researchers are observation, interviews, and speaking skills tests. The results of the research show that the use of computers as a teaching medium has proven effective in improving the speaking skills of class IX students at Mts Darussalam by looking at the fact that the students' learning motivation has increased which ultimately influences increasing their speaking abilities. Students' ability and proficiency in speaking increased as we can see in table VII in this table, showing that the oral test results of all students were higher than the minimum learning completion standard (SKM) in the field of Arabic language studies. This evidence shows that all students have been successful in learning speaking skills.

Innovation of Praktis (Praktek Istima') Application in Improving Istima' Skills for Arabic Students in Stain Bengkalis

Praktis (Praktek Istima') Application is an application that can be used as a learning medium for Istima's proficiency. This development research aims to produce valid and effective Praktis (Praktek Istima') applications. This study uses Praktis (Praktek Istima') Application with material from the book al-'Arabiyyah Baina Yadaiki li Ghairi Nathiqina Biha, the book of the beginning, Kitab alif by Dr Abd ar-Rahman Bin Ibrahim al-Fawzan. This research was conducted using the Plomp development model integrated with the Luther development model. The subjects of this study were students of the Arabic Language Study Program in the second semester of STAIN Bengkalis. Two data collection techniques are used in this study, namely, validity obtained through validation by material and media validators and effectiveness in increasing Istima's proficiency from the test. The results showed that the average validity value for the material was 3.8, and the average value was 3.75. The effectiveness of the Praktis (Praktek Istima') Application in increasing students' Istima Proficiency based on the results of hypothesis testing (T-Test) in the table above shows that the significance value is 0.000, which is less than 0.05.

Arabic Language Teaching in Arabic Preparatory Schools

This study aims to highlight, describe and analyse the experiment conducted at the Arabic Preparatory School for Girls in Bandar Seri Begawan (SPABSB) and explore how it can be utilised to improve the teaching of Arabic to non-Arabic speakers. The Arabic school in Brunei seeks to leverage modern theories and methods of language teaching. The school established a committee to oversee all aspects related to the Arabic language. This committee aims to enhance Arabic language instruction by mandating that all teachers of Arabic language and religious studies, as well as students, communicate in Arabic. They additionally translated posters and publications into Arabic, while arranging professional development events to educate teachers on language teaching theories and methods. They develop class activity books and materials for extensive Arabic practice both inside and outside the classroom. Furthermore, they organise various intensive learning activities to promote Arabic language usage, such as competitions encompassing plays, speeches, group presentations, calligraphy, and singing in Arabic. They also initiated numerous activities aimed at teaching Arabic culture, including Arabic festivals, expeditions, Arabic Week, and open days. The school encourages the use of Arabic language in all activities and events. This study found that the approach adopted by the (SPABSB) serves as a valid model for other newly established schools. It emphasises a balance between extracurricular activities organised by the administration and academic pursuits within the classroom. It suggests the integration of Arabic language use both inside and outside the classroom, highlighting that traditional classroom teaching alone may not suffice to enhance Arabic language proficiency and develop students' skills

Analisis Kemampuan Menulis Huruf Hijaiyah Pada Siswa Kinestetik Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 1 Medan

The study of Arabic language there are four basic skills that must be mastered and the four skills are often heard as maharah, in Arabic language learning has four maharah namely istima' (listening), kalam (speaking), qira'ah (reading), and kitabah (writing). The purpose of this study is to provide an overview to students and teachers about the importance of learning maharah kitabah to Arabic writing. This research uses qualitative research methods and literature review studies. Maharah kitabah is a skill that focuses a person in writing hijaiyah letters from what he thinks from simple things to become an essay or rewrite the writing they have read into a book by following the rules of Arabic writing that are appropriate and relevant. The conclusion in the research that researchers found that the knowledge of students in class X.16 kinesthetic Man 1 Medan is still very lacking regarding the rules of maharah kitabah.

A Genre-Analysis of Complaint Letters: A Case Study of English and Arabic Language

The study purports to examine the generic structure of complaint letters among natives and non-natives of English. A corpus of 80 letters was collected from Algerian Arabic users, EFL learners as well as American and British native speakers of English. The researcher provided the participants with three complaint situations, and they were required to choose only one and write a complaint letter about it. Our analysis drew upon Swales (1990) and Bhatia’s (1993) approach to genre analysis to describe to move structure of such genre. The results revealed that complaint letters in Arabic and English adhere to the same generic structure composed of seven moves and fifteen steps. It was found that several factors, particularly culture, and the correspondents’ social rank significantly influence the overall structure of complaint letters.

تأثير التكنولوجيا الحديثة على اللغة العربية في الرواية العربية المعاصرة: دراسة سيميائية

The aim of this research is to identify the impact of modern technology on the Arabic language in contemporary Arabic novels from a semiotic perspective. The importance of this research lies in the fact that it is one of the first studies conducted on the impact of modern technology on the Arabic language in contemporary Arabic novels from a semiotic perspective. The research used the descriptive and semiotic approach in analyzing contemporary Arabic novel texts. The results showed that modern technology has greatly influenced the Arabic language in contemporary Arabic literature, and these effects included: the emergence of new terms and changes in the patterns of use of the Arabic language. The researcher recommended several recommendations, the most important of which were: -Conducting more detailed studies on the impact of modern technology on the Arabic language - Investing in technological advances and using artificial intelligence in scientific research to improve and develop Arabic language studies. Keywords: modern technology, contemporary Arabic novel, semiotics.

Makna Lughah dan Syaraʿ pada Istilah-istilah di dalam Fath al-Muʿin: Analisis Semantik Toshihiko Izutsu

The most important aspect in understanding fiqh is the study of Arabic language (linguistics). Linguistics includes principles relating to the way words convey their meaning, clarity, ambiguity and interpretation. The existence of terms that have lughah and syaraʻ meaning in Fath al-Muʻin attracts researcher to examine them further through semantic studies. This research focuses its discussion on terms that are defined with the lughah and syaraʻ meaning in Fath al-Muʻin, Toshihiko Izutsu's semantic analysis is used to identify the basic meaning, relational meaning and weltanschauung that apply therein. The results show that the lughah meaning is in line with what Izutsu calls basic meaning, and the syaraʻ meaning is in line with what is called relational meaning. Of course, syaraʻ (fiqh) is a relational context, because syaraʻ is smaller than the relational meaning which is more flexible depending on the context being discussed. The weltanschauung that operates is the weltanschauung fiqh, which means that the terms with the definitions of lughah and syaraʻ must be understood in the context of the fiqh worldview.

Implementation of Arabic Language Learning With School-Based Management

This research aims to describe the concept of implementing Arabic language learning with school-based management at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Bulukumba. The method used in this research is field research. The results of this research concluded that the concept of implementing Arabic language learning with school-based management at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Bulukumba was implemented through several strategies, namely listening skills (Istima) which were implemented through several activity steps, namely determining Istima' materials according to the theme to be taught, determining concepts relevant to istima. Meanwhile, the reading proficiency strategy (qira'ah) is implemented by the teacher reading Arabic texts well and correctly and also translating them, then students listen carefully. The skills in writing (kitabah) are carried out by the Arabic language study teacher by showing several sentences on the blackboard, then the students read and pay close attention for a few moments. Then the material is removed, then dictated, and students write into notebooks what the teacher dictates. For speaking skills (kalam), the Arabic language study teacher starts by pronouncing new vocabulary (mufrodat) one by one by the language study teacher and then imitates all the students.

Mapping the Evolution of Arabic Language Research: A Bibliometric Approach

This bibliometric analysis examines the progression of research on the Arabic language using a thorough dataset obtained from Scopus and shared on GitHub. This study uses quantitative measurements to analyze the field's progression, pinpointing significant trends, notable contributors, and thematic emphasis areas. The analysis shows a strong connection between linguistic studies and technology improvements through the incorporation of computer approaches like natural language processing and deep learning. Geographical contributions demonstrate a worldwide interest in Arabic language studies, with Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Jordan, and Tunisia being the top countries in terms of scholarly output and citation effect. The study delves into a detailed examination of sociolinguistic aspects, specifically focusing on gender, in Arabic language research. The discipline is expanding dynamically and showing interdisciplinary characteristics through a consistent growth in research output and a diverse range of themes indicated by keyword analysis. The co-occurrence network analysis demonstrates the interconnection of research issues, with "Arabic languages" serving as a core node connecting several sub-disciplines. This bibliometric analysis illustrates the expansion and thematic development of Arabic language research, highlighting its growing complexity and worldwide influence. This study enhances comprehension of the present state and future trends of Arabic language studies by emphasizing the use of computational technology and the importance of international cooperation.

Pemahaman Hadis Kontemporer Yusuf Al-Qardhawi Dan Muhammad Al- Ghazali

Hadith is anything in the form of words, actions, tacit approval, or characteristics (self-description) that is attributed to the Prophet Muhammad. What is meant by the nature (self-description) of the Prophet in this definition is the physical description and morals of the Prophet as reported by the narrators, such as his body being strong, his chest broad, he was a polite person and so on. Muhammad al-Ghazali was a famous scholar who was born in al-Buhairah, Egypt, precisely in Nakla Inab, a village which gave birth to many prominent Islamic figures of his time such as Muhammad 'Abduh, Mahmud Syaltut, Hasan alBana and Muhammad al-Madani, Yusuf Al -Qardhawi. He was born in the village of Shaft Turab in the middle of the Nile River Delta, Mahallah al-Kubra area, he already memorized the Koran. Completing his education at Ma'had Thantha and Ma'had Tsanawi, Qaradawi continued on to al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt, at the Ushuluddin Faculty, majoring in religious studies and graduating in 1952 where he received the shahadah 'aliyah. Then he continued his Arabic language studies for two years and graduated with the best achievement among five hundred students. These people have an understanding of hadith, then in this research we discuss the Understanding of Contemporary Hadith According to Yusuf Al-Qardhawi and Al-Ghazali. In this research, the qualitative approach used by researchers is library research, namely. activities related to library data collection methods. In terms of Hadith material, according to Yusuf Al-Qardhawi and Muhammad Ghazali: Related to current problems. As an effort to reinterpret the hadith in accordance with the current context.

Thatwir Wasilah Power Point Tafau’li Li Tarqiyati Qudratu At-Thalabah ‘Ala Maharatil Kalam

Purpose- This study aims to develop media interactive power point in improving speaking in Arabic lessons, determine the level of validity of media, and measure the level of effectiveness of the developed media.Design/Methodology/Approach- This study uses research and development methods based on the Dick and Carry model with special treatment from researchers. Sources of data from students, Arabic language studies teacher and expert validators were obtained throuhg observation, interviews, questionnaire and test. The data will then be analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively simultaneously with interactive analysis. The subjects of this study were is eight-sixth grade which is also called language class, with a total of 33 samples.Findings Among the results of this study were the results of the small groups with a rate of 87% and large groups with a rate of 92%, and on material validation with a rate of 100% and on media validasi with a rate of 92%. Thus media developed based on interactive power point are effective in improving thills of students in Arabic lessons.Research Limitation/Implication- the formal finding of this research is a media development to make it easier for teachers to teach, based on interactive power point can improve Arabic speaking skills for students
 

Implementing The Arabic Language Curriculum for The Purpose of Studying Fiqh and Hadith in The Language Preparation Department at Imam Shafi'i University, Jember

Current migration often represents a quest for self-betterment and increased religious commitment, mainly accomplished through Arabic language study. This language emphasis stems from the Quran and Sunnah being in Arabic, constituting the core teachings of Islam. Muslims must grasp the foundational elements of Islam, making proficiency in Arabic essential. Learning the language is not merely a duty but a vital prerequisite for understanding and fulfilling the obligations outlined in the Quran and Sunnah, emphasizing the significance of studying Sharia. In a scholarly exploration of motives for learning Arabic, 86% to 98% of respondents were motivated by a desire to learn Islam and gain knowledge of Islamic civilization. This study seeks to outline the application of the Arabic language curriculum specifically designed for studying Fiqh and Hadith within the Language Preparation Department at Imam Shafi'i University in Jember. This study employed a qualitative approach to comprehend the overall experience of the research subject. It utilized descriptive linguistic expressions within a specific natural context, employing diverse scientific methods. The results show that teaching Arabic for specific purposes is segmented into two stages: beginner and advanced. Each stage involves distinct materials and instructional hours. Likewise, there are differences in credit hours between the standard Arabic language program and the specialized program for specific purposes.

A mixed methods systematic review of mental health self-care strategies for Arabic-speaking refugees and migrants

BackgroundSelf-care strategies can improve mental health and wellbeing, however, the evidence on preferred strategies among Arabic-speaking refugees and migrants is unclear. This mixed methods systematic review aimed to identify and synthesise the global research on mental health self-care strategies used by these populations.MethodsEnglish and Arabic language studies reporting on positive mental health self-care strategies to address symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, generalised anxiety and depression in the target populations were identified by systematically searching eight electronic databases and grey literature. Studies were deemed eligible if they were published from 2000 onwards and included Arabic-speaking migrants, refugees or asylum seekers aged 12 years and above. A narrative synthesis of study characteristics and relevant key findings was undertaken. The review protocol was registered on PROSPERO (registration number CRD42021265456).ResultsFifty-nine records reporting 57 studies were identified, the majority appearing after 2019. There were 37 intervention studies that incorporated a self-care component and 20 observational studies that reported on self-generated self-care practices. Across both study types, four broad groups of mental health self-care were identified—social, psychological, religious/spiritual, and other (e.g., expressive arts and exercise). Psychological strategies were the most reported self-care practice overall and featured in all intervention studies. Religious/spiritual and social strategies were more common in the observational studies. Intervention studies in diverse settings reported statistical improvements on a range of outcome measures. Observational studies reported a range of individual and community benefits. Linguistic, cultural and religious considerations, inherent in the observational studies, were variably addressed in the individual and group interventions.ConclusionOverall, study participants experienced self-care as helpful although some encountered challenges in practicing their preferred strategies. Further research on mental health self-care strategies among Arabic-speaking refugees and migrants is needed in Western resettlement countries to guide mental health service delivery and primary healthcare initiatives for new arrivals and in transit countries.

Maltese antiquarians of early-modern age and the cave church of Mellieha

This article aims at presenting some unpublished documents about historiographical research on Maltese Christian Middle Ages written by a Discalced Carmelite friar in the 17th century and recently discovered in the Archives of the Generalate of the Discalced Carmelites in Rome. This is the occasion to report some accounts of Maltese and European scholars regarding one of the most important Medieval sites of Malta (the Church of Our Lady of Mellieha) and to underline how scholars and missionaries of the 17th century related with the historical and archaeological affected by close contacts with Islam. The paper wants therefore to contribute on describing how scholars of the 17th century approached the multicultural and often turbulent aspects of the main Mediterranean areas and how they contributed in assessing the nascent study of Arabic language and culture in terms of historiographic structuring of Mediterranean identity.

Haqiqah dan Majaz dalam Kaitanya dengan Ta’wil

One of the problems in the study of haqiqah and majaz involves the field of language and literature. In the field of Arabic language and literature studies, there is a branch of science, called Balaghoh Science, whose topic of study is haqiqah and majaz as written in this article. Balaghoh science is one of the tools to comprehensively understand the Qur'an, Al-Hadith, Arabic texts or expressions, both from the perspective of lafadz and its meaning. In addition, this science is also closely related to other sciences, including ushul fiqh, tafsir, hadith, tasawwuf, and so on. Understanding haqiqah and majaz is very important in understanding Arabic texts and expressions, especially understanding the Qur'an and Al-Hadith. In Quranic studies, the concepts of haqiqah and majaz are closely related to the issue of ta'wil. Basically, haqiqi expressions do not require ta'wil, while majazi expressions require ta'wil, which is the transfer of outer meaning to inner meaning, namely the meaning behind the apparent, based on rational justifications, taking into account the context and linguistic rules. The writing in this article uses qualitative research methods with a literature study approach. The sources of data for this paper are taken from books, books, and other sources related to the discussion. This article tries to discuss briefly about haqiqah and majaz in relation to ta'wil. Therefore, some of the discussions review: the concept of haqiqah, majaz, and ta'wil; classification of haqiqah; classification of majaz; haqiqah and majaz in the problem of ta'wil; and haqiqah-majaz and ta'wil, between bayani and 'irfani.

Use of Canva Application as a Learning Media

This study aims to determine the use of the Canva application as a medium for learning Arabic for class V Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Dharmasraya. The method that the researcher uses is a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. Observing events and phenomena around and incorporating them into research results. The object of research is the fifth grade students of Madrasah Ibtidaiyah in Dharmasraya. The research was carried out for several days with the help of a teacher in the field of Arabic studies to facilitate research. During the research, the researcher found some minor problems, such as the noisy atmosphere of the class when the researcher was researching, the electricity went out when the researcher was presenting the learning media and several other minor problems. The results showed that the Canva application was suitable to be used as a learning medium for the fifth grade Arabic language study at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Dharmasraya, with guidance from the study area teacher as an effort to understand students' understanding of Arabic learning materials at school. Hopefully with the Canva application as a supporting medium for learning Arabic, it can motivate educators to be more creative in carrying out learning.

Diversity Problems in Students' Educational Backgrounds and Learning Program Policies of Arabic Language Education

The aim of this article is to analyze the problems of diversity in students' educational backgrounds and the policies of the UIN Datokarama Palu Arabic Language Education (PBA) learning program. The type of research used in this research is qualitative field research. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique uses the Huberman and Miles method. The results of the research show that the Arabic language learning problems faced by students of the Arabic Language Study Program (PBA) at UIN Datokarama Palu consist of language proficiency problems, psychological problems, and intellectual problems. The Arabic language study program policy is to manage these problems through the application of various learning methods and models, the provision of scholarships, and the formation of Arabic study groups. Through the application of various learning methods and models, language proficiency problems faced by students can be overcome. Meanwhile, providing scholarships is effective in overcoming the psychological problems faced by students. The formation of an Arabic study group is effective in overcoming language proficiency problems and intellectual problems.

PROPOSED STANDARD OF ARABIC READING PROFICIENCY BASED ON THE COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGE (CEFR) LEVELS A1 AND A2

The academic requirement for students pursuing a major in Arabic language and Islamic studies, among other requirements, demand their proficiency in the comprehension of Arabic literary sources. Past research suggest room for improvement in students proficiency in Arabic literacy. The issue is also encountered by students ofKolejUniversiti Islam Perlis (KUIPs). Therefore, the issue pertains to whether the need for precise criteria in assessing students language competency, specifically their competence in reading Arabic texts, is the fundamental factor contributing to this problem. Therefore, there is a need for a comprehensive investigation aimed at establishing a standardised framework for assessing Arabic reading competency. This study aims to discover the fundamental factors contributing to students shortcomings in this area and develop effective strategies to address these challenges. This study aims to present a standardised framework for assessing Arabic reading competency, explicitly targeting the A1 and A2 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference based on Languages (CEFR). The CEFR is widely recognised as a comprehensive framework for evaluating language skill levels. This study utilises qualitative methods, specifically a literature review and semi-structured interviews, to gather primary data. The main sources of primary data include: 1. relevant studies on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in general, 2. the CEFR in the context of Malaysia, and 3. the implementation of the CEFR in the Arabic curriculum. Additionally, secondary references such as written books and articles are used. The collected data were analysed employing both inductive and deductive approaches. The results suggest that utilising the CEFR language proficiency level standards during the A1 and A2 phases can be a valuable tool to enhance Arabic reading skills and to support ongoing progress. The study also proposes outlining CEFR-based Arabic reading competence requirements at the A1 and A2 levels. This study recommends the need for further research to obtain expert validation to enhance the proposed standards. Furthermore, it is suggested by the study that further investigation should be undertaken to formulate a proposal of reading proficiency criteria within the elementary levels (B1 and B2) and the advanced levels (C1 and C2).