Exploring the Efficacy of Kitab Al-Af'al Al-Yawmiyyah in Arabic Language Acquisition among Malaysian Female Students

Segaf Baharun; Yusuf Arisandi; Achmad Fairuz Husein; Aufa Hanin Salsabil

doi:10.32332/an-nabighoh.v27i2.343-362

Authors

Segaf Baharun Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda'wah https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9488-6484
Yusuf Arisandi Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda'wah https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2799-5326
Achmad Fairuz Husein Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda'wah
Aufa Hanin Salsabil International Islamic University Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32332/an-nabighoh.v27i2.343-362

Keywords:

Arabic Language Acquisition, Vocabulary Learning, Kitab Al-Afʿāl Al-Yawmiyyah

Abstract

This study investigates the efficacy of Kitab al-Afʿāl al-Yawmiyyah in enhancing Arabic language acquisition among Malaysian female students. Using a quasi-experimental mixed-methods design, the study involved 30 intermediate-level students in a Kedah Islamic boarding school participated in a six-week program centered on daily verb use with a focus on feminine forms. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests, classroom observations, and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative analysis showed a significant increase in vocabulary mastery, with post-test scores yielding a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.78). Qualitative findings revealed that the kitab strengthened students’ confidence, raised awareness of gender-appropriate verb forms, and encouraged consistent use of the feminine plural suffix -na in oral communication. The study concludes that Kitab al-Afʿāl al-Yawmiyyah is an effective and identity-affirming resource for promoting inclusive and accurate Arabic pedagogy for female learners in Malaysia.

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Author Biographies

Segaf Baharun, Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda'wah

Segaf Baharun is an Associate Professor at Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda’wah (UII Dalwa), Indonesia. His academic expertise is in Arabic language pedagogy, curriculum development, and the integration of traditional and modern approaches in Arabic education. He has published widely on Arabic teaching strategies and classical Islamic texts. he can be contacted at segafbaharun@uiidalwa.ac.id.
Yusuf Arisandi, Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda'wah

Yusuf Arisandi is a lecturer at Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda’wah (UII Dalwa), Indonesia. He holds a Master’s degree in Arabic Language Education (PBA) and is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Islamic Education (PAI). His research interests include Arabic teaching methodology, assessment, and Islamic pedagogy. he can be contacted at yusufarisandi@uiidalwa.ac.id.
Achmad Fairuz Husein, Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda'wah

Achmad Fairuz Husein is an undergraduate student of Arabic Language Education (PBA) at Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda’wah (UII Dalwa), Indonesia. His academic focus lies in Arabic vocabulary acquisition, classroom research, and student learning strategies, he can be contacted at afairuzh@mhs.uiidalwa.ac.id.
Aufa Hanin Salsabil, International Islamic University Malaysia

Aufa Hanin Salsabil is an undergraduate student at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), majoring in Islamic Studies. She is an alumna of Maktab Mahmud Yan, Kedah, and has a strong passion for the Arabic language. She can be contacted at aufa.hanin@live.iium.edu.my.

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