Transforming Arabic Language Education through NAFIRA (Nahdlatul Raghibin Fii Lughatil Arabiyah) as a Flagship Program

Umirul Musyarofah; Devi Rofidah Celine; Firdaus Ulul Absor; Naila Nafahatus Sahariyah Al-Ulya; M. Yunus Abu Bakar

doi:10.58194/eloquence.v4i2.2714

Authors

Umirul Musyarofah Universitas Islam Negeri Surabaya
Devi Rofidah Celine Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya
Firdaus Ulul Absor Universitas Al-Azhar
Naila Nafahatus Sahariyah Al-Ulya Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya
M. Yunus Abu Bakar Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58194/eloquence.v4i2.2714

Keywords:

NAFIRA, Adaptive Curriculum, Arabic Language, Pesantren, Educational Management

Abstract

Background: Improving Arabic language competence in Islamic boarding schools requires innovative and adaptive curriculum models that address students' diverse needs.

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the implementation of the NAFIRA program (Nadhirotul Raghibin Fii Lughatil Arabiyah) as an adaptive curriculum innovation to improve students’ Arabic language competence in Darussalam Islamic boarding schools (pesantren).

Method: The research employed a qualitative-descriptive method using a case study approach in a pesantren implementing the NAFIRA program. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, direct observations, and document analysis. The population consisted of teachers and students involved in the program, with selected participants as the research sample. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions based on the Miles and Huberman model.

Results and Discussion: The results show that NAFIRA is tailored to students’ real language needs and their diverse linguistic backgrounds. The program is implemented through structured planning, teacher training, regular evaluations, and daily monitoring. It has proven effective in developing all four Arabic skills listening, speaking, reading, and writing and has strengthened students’ comprehension of Islamic subjects. The study fills a gap in curriculum research by emphasizing the role of adaptive, need-based program design in Islamic education settings.

Conclusions and Implications: NAFIRA has demonstrated its value as an effective, contextual curriculum model for Arabic language education in pesantren. The findings suggest that future curriculum development should prioritize contextual, need-based approaches to improve educational outcomes in Islamic schools.

Keyword :NAFIRA, adaptive curriculum, Arabic language, pesantren, educational management

Author Biography

Umirul Musyarofah, Universitas Islam Negeri Surabaya

Latar Belakang: Pesantren sebagai lembaga pendidikan Islam memiliki peran strategis dalam penguatan kompetensi bahasa Arab santri. Namun, keragaman latar belakang kemampuan santri menjadi tantangan dalam pencapaian tujuan pembelajaran bahasa Arab secara optimal. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan inovasi kurikulum yang adaptif dan kontekstual.Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi program NAFIRA (Nadhirotul Raghibin Fii Lughatil Arabiyah) di Pondok Pesantren Darussalam Jombang sebagai bentuk inovasi kurikulum adaptif guna meningkatkan kompetensi bahasa Arab santri.Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif-deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi di pesantren yang menerapkan program NAFIRA.Hasil dan Pembahasan: Program NAFIRA dirancang berdasarkan kebutuhan nyata santri dengan prinsip adaptif terhadap kemampuan yang beragam. Pelaksanaan program dilakukan secara terpadu melalui perencanaan kurikulum, pelatihan guru, evaluasi berkala, dan pengawasan pelaksanaan. Hasilnya, program ini terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan keterampilan istima’, kalam, qira’ah, dan kitabah, serta memperkuat pemahaman santri terhadap mata pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam. Faktor pendukung meliputi komitmen lembaga, motivasi santri, serta sarana dan prasarana yang memadai. Sementara itu, kendala utama adalah keterbatasan tenaga profesional dan waktu belajar yang terbatas.Kesimpulan dan Implikasi: Program NAFIRA menunjukkan efektivitas sebagai kurikulum adaptif dalam pengembangan kompetensi bahasa Arab di pesantren. Penelitian ini menegaskan pentingnya pengembangan program berbasis kebutuhan dengan perencanaan matang dan manajemen pelaksanaan yang terintegrasi. Implikasi praktisnya, lembaga pesantren perlu memperkuat sumber daya manusia dan mengalokasikan waktu belajar yang proporsional untuk mendukung keberlanjutan programKata Kunci : NAFIRA, kurikulum adaptif, bahasa Arab, pesantren, manajemen pendidikan

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