Strategic Utilization of Ibda’ Magazine as an Innovative Instructional Medium to Enhance Students’ Arabic Reading Skills

Zulpina Zulpina; Achmad Makki Lazuardi; Nur Hanifansyah; Kamaluddin Nurdin Marjuni

doi:10.32332/an-nabighoh.v27i1.101-122

Authors

Zulpina Zulpina Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1496-1043
Achmad Makki Lazuardi Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda'wah https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6121-8801
Nur Hanifansyah Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda'wah https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1669-3027
Kamaluddin Nurdin Marjuni Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali, Brunei Darussalam https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3724-2110

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32332/an-nabighoh.v27i1.101-122

Keywords:

Arabic Reading Skills, Authentic Instructional Media, Student Engagement

Abstract

This study investigates the strategic utilization of Ibda’ Magazine as an innovative instructional medium to enhance Arabic reading skills (maharah qirā’ah) among students in a pesantren-based educational environment. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study was conducted at Pondok Pesantren Darullughah Wadda’wah and involved 120 senior secondary students across four intact classes. Ibda’ Magazine (Edition 3) was integrated into the curriculum through structured strategies such as pre-reading prediction, guided reading, mnemonic reinforcement, post-reading reflection, and Jigsaw collaboration. Quantitative data revealed significant gains across three reading domains: vocabulary retention (from 63.5 to 83.2), inferential comprehension (from 60.1 to 75.4), and identification of main ideas (from 63.2 to 77.9), with a mean increase from 62.3 to 78.9 (p < 0.001). Qualitative findings from interviews and reflections showed enhanced student motivation, contextual understanding, and ownership of learning. The study concludes that Ibda’ Magazine promotes both reading proficiency and learner identity, serving as an authentic, culturally responsive medium in Arabic language pedagogy.

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Author Biographies

Zulpina Zulpina, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Mandailing Natal

Zulpina earned his Bachelor's degree in Arabic Language Education from Institut Agama Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara. She pursued his Master's degree in Arabic Language Education at the Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. His academic interests focus on the Arabic Language Learning, Arabic Linguistics Learning, and integration of Islamic Studies and Arabic language. She can be reached at zulfina88@stain-madina.ac.id.
Achmad Makki Lazuardi, Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda'wah

Achmad Makki Lazuardi earned his Bachelor's degree in Sharia (Islamic Law) from Al-Ahqaf University, Yemen. He pursued his Master's degree in Arabic Language Education at the Institut Agama Islam (IAI) Darullughah Wadda'wah. He has completed his Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Islamic Education at Universitas Agama Islam Darullughah Wadda'wah. His academic interests focus on the integration of Islamic education and Arabic language instruction. He can be reached at achmadmakkilazuardi@uiidalwa.ac.id.
Nur Hanifansyah, Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda'wah

Nur Hanifansyah earned his Bachelor's degree in Islamic Education from Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darullughah Wadda'wah. He pursued his Master's degree in Arabic Language Education at the Institut Agama Islam (IAI) Darullughah Wadda'wah. He has completed his Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Islamic Education at Universitas Agama Islam Darullughah Wadda'wah. His academic interests focus on the integration of Islamic education and Arabic language instruction, as well as the development of technology-based learning strategies in Islamic boarding school environments, He can be reached at nurhanifansyah@uiidalwa.ac.id.
Kamaluddin Nurdin Marjuni , Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali, Brunei Darussalam

Kamaluddin Nurdin Marjuni earned his Bachelor’s degree (S1) in Islamic Law From the University of Cairo, Master’s degree (S2) in Islamic Theology from the University of Cairo, and he received his Ph.D in Akidah and Islamic Philosophy from the University of Cairo. His academic interests focus on Islamic Studies, Islamic Education, and Integration of Islamic Theology and Education. He can be reached at kamaluddin.nur@unissa.edu.bn.

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