Learning the Book of Ihya’ ‘Ulum Ad-Din through Anjangsana: Andragogy Practices in a Rotating Arabic Literacy Forum in Situbondo

Efan Chairul Abdi; Muassomah Muassomah; Halimi Halimi; Bima Fandi Asy’arie; Dulyawit Naknawa

doi:10.32332/an-nabighoh.v27i2.401-424

Authors

Efan Chairul Abdi Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim
Muassomah Muassomah Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim
Halimi Halimi Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim
Bima Fandi Asy’arie Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim
Dulyawit Naknawa Ramkhamhaeng University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32332/an-nabighoh.v27i2.401-424

Keywords:

Andragogy, Anjangsana Forum, Arabic Text Learning, Ihya’ ‘Ulum Ad-Din

Abstract

This study aims to explore the practice of learning to read Arabic texts in the book Iḥyā Ulum ad-Dīn, which then identifies the social role patterns formed within it, and analyzes the principles of andragogy in adult education as reflected through the Anjangsana forum. This study uses an ethnographic approach following a 12-stage developmental research. Data were collected through participant observation during 24 meetings, in-depth interviews with 20 informants, and documentation in the form of recordings, texts from various print media, and digital communication archives. The results indicate that the practice of learning to read Arabic texts during the visit of Iḥyā’ ‘Ulūm ad-Dīn took place through collective sorogan reading by middle-aged and elderly congregants, interpretation of nahwu-ṣarfiyah with typical Islamic symbols, provision of murod in local languages, interactive discussions, and verification of textual variations across printed editions. Learning through the Anjangsana forum exhibits transformative characteristics that can be understood as a form of community of practice. This study offers an alternative, participatory, inclusive, and reflective learning process rooted in local tradition, combining linguistic, spiritual, and socio-religious dimensions.

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Author Biographies

Efan Chairul Abdi, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim

Efan Chairul Abdi is a Lecturer in Arabic Language Education at the Wali Songo Al-Qur'an College in Situbondo. The primary focus of his research is the application of andragogical principles in Arabic language learning, specifically in developing effective strategies to enhance the ability to read Arabic texts. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Islamic Law from Nurul Jadid University and a Master of Islamic Law from UIN Kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq Jember. In addition, he also pays attention to innovation in learning methods and the integration of cultural values of local wisdom in Arabic language education, in order to achieve a learning process that is contextual, communicative, and oriented towards the holistic development of student competencies. e-mail: efan15081994@gmail.com.
Muassomah Muassomah, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim

Muassomah is a lecturer who was inaugurated as a professor in the field of Arabic language at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. He received his professorship on October, 2023. His educational background includes undergraduate (S1) education at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, as well as postgraduate (S2) education at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang and UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, and postgraduate (S3) education also at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. He currently serves as Head of the Arabic Language Education Doctoral Study Program at UIN Malang. e-mail: muassomah@bsa.uin-malang.ac.id.
Halimi Halimi, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim

Halimi is an academic, historian, writer, preacher, and lecturer at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, as well as the Supervisor of the Darun Nun Islamic Boarding School in Malang. His educational background includes (S1, S2 & S3) at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. Some of his notable contributions include writing various articles, opinion pieces, essays, and poems that have been published in numerous newspapers and academic journals, as well as serving as a resource person at numerous national and international academic forums. e-mail: halimizuhdy@bsa.uin-malang.ac.id.
Bima Fandi Asy’arie, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim

Bima Fandi Asy’arie is a doctoral student (S3) at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang in the Islamic religious education study program. He focuses on Islamic education policy within the context of political science. His undergraduate and master's education history (S1 & S2) at UIN Jurai Siwo Lampung. He is also an active writer of scientific articles at both national and international levels, focusing on the science of Islamic education policy, Arabic language education, politics, culture, and other related fields. e-mail: bimapanay234@gmail.com.
Dulyawit Naknawa, Ramkhamhaeng University

Dulyawit Naknawa is an Associate Professor in the Arabic language of Ramkhamhaeng University in Bangkok-Thailand. Specialized in Arabic language, Linguistics, and Muslim studies. His bachelor’s degree in Arabic literature from the Islamic s Baghdad-lrag, Master's degree in Education - Teaching Arabic for non-Arabic speakers, and Doctoral degree in Linguistics, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. His academic contribution is publication in both national and international. e-mail: dulyawit.n@rumail.ru.ac.th.

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