Virtual International Research and Academic Conference on Arabic Language
VIRAL : Journal of Virtual International Research and Academic Conference on Arabic Language Publisher: Pendidikan Bahasa Arab IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo, Indonesia The Proceendings edition is released in November. It is available in the electronic version E ISSN: 00-000; There is no Article Processing Charge (APC) In this journal. VIRAL : Virtual International Research and Academic Conference on Arabic Language Research is a reviewed quarterly publication concerned with appropriate aspects of Foreign Language Learning and Teaching, Applied Linguistics, Language teaching, and testing, Macro and Micro Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Translation, and Literature.
Effectiveness of an Arabic Pegon Madura–Based Text Learning Strategy in Bulugh al-Maram on the Religious Literacy of Eighth-Grade Students at MTs Negeri 2 Gorontalo Regency
This study addresses the limited use of local-script media in Islamic education by examining the effectiveness of a learning strategy based on Madura Arabic Pegon texts for enhancing students’ religious literacy under the Merdeka Curriculum. The research aims to test whether Pegon‐based instruction significantly improves the cognitive, affective, and practice dimensions of religious literacy among Grade VIII students at MTs Negeri 2 Gorontalo. Using a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design, 40 students were selected purposively and divided into an experimental class taught with Pegon Madura texts and a control class taught with standard Arabic texts over eight weeks. Religious literacy was measured using a validated test covering knowledge, attitudes, and practice, complemented by classroom observation, student response questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, normality and homogeneity tests, paired and independent samples t-tests, and Cohen’s d to determine effect size. The findings show that the experimental group achieved a higher mean post-test score and gain (22.9) than the control group (8.1), with a very large effect size (d = 5.1) and statistically significant differences between pretest and posttest scores. Qualitative data indicate increased motivation, participation, and perceived relevance when Pegon texts are linked to students’ cultural context. The study concludes that Pegon Madura–based learning is highly effective in strengthening religious literacy in madrasah settings. This research contributes empirical evidence to fill the quantitative gap on Pegon-based instruction and supports the integration of local-script and potentially digital Pegon media into Islamic education curricula.
Copyright (c) 2025 Anggie Potale, Muzdalifah Nur Hilala, Ibnu Rawandhy N. Hula https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Influence of Pegon Minangkabau Arabic Literacy on the Understanding of Islamic Values of Grade VII Students of MTs Alkhairaat Gorontalo City
This study aims to analyze the influence of Pegon Minangkabau Arabic literacy on the understanding of Islamic values of grade VII students of MTs Alkhairaat Gorontalo City. Pegon Minangkabau literacy is part of the intellectual heritage of Islam Nusantara which combines elements of local language and Arabic letters, and functions as a medium for internalizing cultural-based religious values. This research was conducted using a quantitative approach through a correlational design. The number of samples in the study consisted of 60 students from two classes, each numbering 30 people. Data collection was carried out through a Pegon literacy test containing 25 questions and a questionnaire on understanding Islamic values consisting of 20 items using the Likert scale. Data analysis included normality test, homogeneity test, Pearson correlation, and simple linear regression analysis processed using SPSS software version 26. The results of the study revealed that there was a positive and significant relationship between the Arabic literacy ability of Pegon Minangkabau and the level of understanding of Islamic values of students (r = 0.682; p < 0.05). Pegon's literacy ability contributes 46.5% to improving students' understanding of Islam. These findings strengthen the theory of Cultural Literacy and Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL), which affirm the importance of culture-based learning in strengthening the meaning of Islamic teachings. This research also has novelty because it is the first quantitative study to examine the application of Pegon Minangkabau literacy outside its home area, namely Gorontalo. Practically, the results of this study recommend the application of Pegon literacy in PAI learning as a contextual strategy to strengthen the religious character and preservation of the archipelago's Islamic culture in madrasas.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rasma Saridewi, Sirajuddinnasrun, Dzulkifli M. Mooduto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Reintroduction of the Arabic Book Pegon Minangkabau Al-Durr Al-Thamin Fi Bayan Al-Aqa'id Ad-Din in Islamic Education: Empirical Evidence of Improving Religious Literacy of MTs Negeri 1 Students Gorontalo City
This study analyzes the effectiveness of learning based on the Arabic book Pegon Minangkabau on improving the religious literacy of Madrasah Tsanawiyah students. Religious literacy is understood as the ability to understand, interpret, and internalize Islamic values through religious texts that are relevant to the cultural context. Although the book of Pegon has long been an important medium in the Islamic educational tradition of the archipelago, quantitative empirical evidence regarding its effectiveness in formal learning is still limited. This study used a pre-test–post-test control group design with a sample of 60 grade VII students of MTs Negeri 1 Gorontalo City which were divided into experimental and control groups. The test instrument measures understanding of religious concepts through multiple-choice questions, fill-in, and essays. Statistical analysis included normality, homogeneity, paired-sample t-test, and effect size measurement of Cohen's d. The results showed a significant improvement in the experimental group (t = -13.45; p = 0.000) compared to the control group (t = -2.51; p = 0.027), with a mean difference of 18.7 points. These findings confirm that Pegon Minangkabau's Arabic-based learning effectively strengthens students' understanding of religious texts through a contextual, cultural-sensitive, and more accessible approach. This research makes an important contribution to the integration of local wisdom in contemporary Islamic education and recommends the development of a curriculum that supports the use of local culture-based religious literacy media.
Copyright (c) 2025 Nurfadila Hulantu, Qimas Ratuwipa Salam, Damhuri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Relationship Between Pegon Arabic Banten Literacy and Understanding of Qotrul Ghaits Texts in Arabic Language Learning in Class X MAN 1 Gorontalo City
This study aims to analyze the relationship between Arabic Pegon literacy and comprehension of the Qotrul Ghaits text in Arabic language learning among tenth-grade students at MAN 1 Kota Gorontalo. The research employed a quantitative non-experimental correlational design. The population consisted of 120 students, with 60 participants selected using proportional random sampling. The instruments included a 20-item Arabic Pegon literacy test and a 25-item Qotrul Ghaits comprehension test, both validated by experts and tested for reliability, yielding Cronbach's Alpha values of 0.87 and 0.89, respectively. Data were analyzed using normality, linearity, Pearson Product–Moment correlation, and determination coefficient (R²) tests via SPSS version 25. The results revealed a positive and significant correlation between Pegon literacy and text comprehension, with r = 0.712 and p = 0.000 (p < 0.05). The determination coefficient R² = 0.507 indicates that Pegon literacy accounts for 50.7% of the variation in text comprehension. These findings confirm that higher Pegon literacy skills are associated with better understanding of classical religious texts written in Pegon script. The study fills a gap in previous research, which has rarely examined the empirical relationship between Pegon literacy and comprehension in modern Islamic education contexts. It recommends integrating Pegon literacy systematically into Arabic language curricula in madrasahs to strengthen religious literacy, preserve the intellectual heritage of Islamic Nusantara, and enhance students' comprehension of classical Arabic texts.
Copyright (c) 2025 Saphira Djaijun Tuna, Yuslin Kasan, Faathimah Mukhlis https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Relationship between Pegon Buton Arabic Script Comprehension and Religious Literacy Interest of Grade VIII MTs Alkhairaat Students in Gorontalo City
Understanding the Arabic Pegon Buton script is one of the local Islamic literacy skills that is believed to influence students' engagement in reading and comprehending religious texts. This study aims to analyze the relationship between students' understanding of the Arabic Pegon Buton script and their interest in religious literacy among eighth-grade students at MTs Alkhairaat, Gorontalo City. This research employed a quantitative approach with a correlational design involving 60 students selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using Likert-scale questionnaires for both variables and analyzed through descriptive statistics, the Kolmogorov–Smirnov normality test, Pearson correlation, and simple linear regression using SPSS. All instruments were validated by experts, and the research procedures followed ethical standards. The findings show a very strong and significant linear relationship between Pegon script comprehension and religious literacy interest, indicated by a correlation value of r = 0.847 and a determination coefficient of 71.7%. These results conclude that the higher students' mastery of the Pegon script, the greater their tendency to engage in religious literacy activities. This study contributes new empirical evidence regarding the strategic role of Nusantara traditional scripts in strengthening religious literacy motivation within Islamic educational settings.
Copyright (c) 2025 Risthyarinanda Dalim, Irpan Ibrahim, Musdelifah Abu Samad https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Influence of Riau Jawi Arabic Script Literacy on the Understanding of Malay Islamic Moral Values based on the Manuscript "Ini Risalah Bernama Periasan Perempuan Bagi Anak-Anak Perempuan" in MA Alkhairaat Bintauna Students
This research is motivated by the declining attention to the role of Jawi Arabic literacy as a pedagogical instrument in strengthening Malay Islamic moral values in Islamic educational institutions. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of Jawi Arabic literacy on the understanding of Malay Islamic moral values in MA Alkhairaat Bintauna students. The study used a quantitative approach with a correlation-descriptive design, involving 92 respondents selected through the proportionate stratified random sampling technique. The research instrument was in the form of a Likert scale questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability, while data analysis was carried out through normality, linearity, paired-sample t-test, and simple linear regression tests using SPSS version 26. The research was carried out during October-November 2025 in North Bolaang Mongondow Regency, North Sulawesi, by paying attention to research ethics procedures such as participant consent and data confidentiality. The results of the study showed that Jawi Arabic literacy had a positive but weak effect on the understanding of Malay Islamic moral values (R = 0.251; R² = 0.063), with a statistically insignificant increase in literacy ability (p = 0.381) but a significant improvement in moral value comprehension (p = 0.000). These findings confirm that Jawi literacy plays a role as a medium for internalizing values and character formation, not just linguistic skills. Theoretically and practically, this research contributes to strengthening the paradigm of Islamic education based on local cultural literacy, by placing the Jawi script as a bridge between language, culture, and morality in the development of the modern Islamic education curriculum.
Copyright (c) 2025 Uut Seftiara Samuel, Chaterina Puteri Doni, Muhammad Maulana Rifqi Akhfiyan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Effect of Exposure to Pegon Banten Arabic in the Manuscript of the Letter of King Angkerin on Improving Understanding of the Meaning of the Text: A Quantitative Research on Students of MTs Al-Islam Telaga Biru
This study aims to analyze the effect of exposure to Pegon Banten Arabic on improving the ability to understand the meaning of texts in MTs Al-Islam Telaga Biru students. The background of this research departs from the gap in literature which shows that although modern learning strategies such as cooperative learning, mind mapping, and game-based media have been extensively researched, the use of local Arabic writing variants such as Pegon Banten as a medium of linguistic exposure is still very minimally explored empirically. This study uses a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design of the one-group pretest–posttest type on 60 grade VIII students selected through purposive sampling techniques. Research instruments in the form of pretest and posttest tests were used to measure the ability to understand the meaning of the text before and after treatment. Data analysis was carried out through descriptive statistics, Shapiro–Wilk normality test, Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, and effect size calculation. The results showed a significant increase in posttest scores compared to pretests, with the average score increasing from 59.45 to 73.27. The Wilcoxon test yielded a value of Z = –6.742 with a significance of 0.000, indicating that the treatment had a significant effect. The effect size value of r = 0.87 indicates that the effect of exposure to Pegon Banten is in the very large category. This result proves that Pegon Banten can function as an effective linguistic bridge, helping students associate Arabic writing forms with local languages thus facilitating the process of understanding the meaning of the text. This research makes a theoretical and practical contribution, showing that the integration of local media such as Pegon Banten can be an alternative strategy in learning Arabic in MTs. Recommendations are given for teachers to integrate Pegon texts in learning in a structured manner, as well as for follow-up research to test the effectiveness of Pegon on other Arabic skills such as writing, understanding the yellow book, and mastery of vocabulary.
Copyright (c) 2025 Purnama Mulya Punuh, Muhammad Fitrah, Ibnu Rawandy N. Hula https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Effectiveness of the Media of Pegon Kitab Tajwid Nazam Batu Ngompal on the Tajweed Understanding of Grade VIII Students of MTs Negeri 1 South Bolaang Mongondow
This study aims to determine the effect of the use of the Tajwid Nazam Batu Ngompal Book media in Pegon script on the tajweed learning outcomes of grade VIII students of MTs Negeri 1 Bolsel. The background of this research is the low ability to read the Qur'an according to the rules of tajweed and the lack of use of learning media that is close to the local culture of students. The study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design of the nonequivalent control group design type which involves two classes, namely the experimental class and the control class. The experimental class received tajweed learning treatment using the media of the Book of Tajweed Nazam Batu Ngompal in the Pegon script, while the control class received conventional tajweed learning without the media. The data collection instrument is in the form of a multi-choice tajweed learning outcome test given during the pretest and posttest. Data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially. The results of the descriptive analysis showed that the average posttest score of the experimental class reached 73.47, higher than the control class which was only 64.23. The average gain score of the experimental class was 13.03, while the control class was only 3.63. Inferentially, the results of the independent samples t-test showed a significance value of p < 0.05 so that the null hypothesis (H₀) was rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that the use of the media of the Book of Tajweed Nazam Batu Ngompal in Pegon script has a significant effect on improving students' understanding of tajweed. These results indicate that the integration of nazam and Pegon script rooted in local wisdom is effectively used as a medium for learning tajweed at the MTs level.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rafdal Duto, Ahmad Isila, Hairuddin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Effect of the Use of Pegon Kediri Arabic Text on the Increase in Interest in Learning Arabic for Students of SMA Negeri 1 Bunobogu
This study is intended to examine the impact of the use of Pegon Arabic text from the book Alalā Tanālul 'Ilma version of Pegon Kediri on the increase in interest in learning Arabic among grade XI students of SMA Negeri 1 Bunobogu. This study departs from the need to integrate local culture in learning Arabic so that the learning process becomes more contextual and meaningful for students. The method used is in the form of a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design of the One Group Pretest–Posttest Design. The research subjects were 60 students who were determined through purposive sampling techniques. Data collection was carried out through learning interest questionnaires, observations, and documentation, then processed using the Paired Sample t-Test with the help of statistical software. The results of the analysis showed a significant increase in the average score of students' learning interest, from 62.23 at the pretest to 79.43 at the posttest, with a value of t(59) = 24.14 and p < 0.001. The findings indicate that the use of Pegon Arabic text is effective in increasing students' interest in learning Arabic. Theoretically, the results of this study confirm that learning that integrates local culture contributes positively to learning motivation and engagement. Practically, this study recommends the Pegon Arabic text as one of the alternative learning media that is contextual and relevant for the teaching of Arabic in public schools and Islamic boarding schools.
Copyright (c) 2025 Selvinawati Tonon, Moh. Zikri Alfairuz Bokau, Damhuri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Effect of the Use of Pegon Banyumas on the Motivation To Learn Religion for Grade VIII Students of MTs Al-Khairaat Nuangan
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the use of Pegon Banyumas text in increasing the motivation to learn religion of MTs Al-Khairaat Nuangan students in a non-Pegon context. The method used is a quantitative approach with a quasi-experiment design of the non-equivalent control group type involving two classes VIII totaling 60 students. The experimental class learned using the Banyumas Pegon text, while the control class used conventional media. Motivation data was collected through a validated Likert scale questionnaire .The results showed that there was a greater increase in motivation in the experimental class than in the control class. The independent samples t-test produced a p< value of 0.001 and a very large effect size, indicating that Pegon Banyumas has a significant influence on the motivation to learn religion. These findings suggest that Pegon-based media serves as a cultural stimulus capable of increasing student interest and engagement, although the research still has limitations on the design, location, and duration of the intervention.
Copyright (c) 2025 Siti Fatimah Lauma, Ahmad Isila, Muhammad Nur Iman https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Influence of Learning Pegon Arabic Orthography on the Arabic Language Literacy of Students at the Private MA Alkhairaat, Gorontalo City
This study investigates the effect of learning Pegon Arabic orthography on students’ Arabic language literacy at MA Swasta Alkhairaat, Gorontalo City, where empirical evidence on Pegon-based instruction remains limited. Using a quantitative quasi-experimental pre-test–post-test control group design, 60 students were divided into an experimental class receiving Pegon-based instruction and a control class receiving conventional teaching. Arabic literacy was assessed through a test covering orthographic, morphological, and reading comprehension skills, and the data were analyzed with tests of normality and homogeneity, paired-samples and independent-samples t-tests, and N-Gain. The pre-test means of the control and experimental groups were comparable (61.83 and 62.33), indicating similar initial ability, while post-test results showed that the experimental group achieved a higher mean score (83.60) than the control group (71.17). All data met the assumptions of normality and homogeneity, and paired-samples t-tests revealed significant gains within both groups (p < 0.001), with the experimental group experiencing a substantially larger improvement, as confirmed by the N-Gain value of 0.56 (medium–high category). These findings demonstrate that Pegon-based instruction is more effective than conventional teaching in enhancing students’ Arabic literacy, particularly their skills in reading, writing, and understanding Arabic texts. Pegon functions as a cognitive and cultural bridge between the Arabic script and the students’ local language, thereby strengthening both linguistic competence and the local Islamic literacy tradition. Consequently, integrating Pegon Arabic orthography into Arabic language curricula is recommended as a contextually relevant pedagogical innovation for Indonesian madrasahs.
Copyright (c) 2025 Siti Mutia Marise, Nur Alia, Muhammad Zainul Arifin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Correlation Between the Intensity of Use of the Book of Masā'il Ta'lim Rembang (Pegon Version) and the Improvement of Arabic Learning Achievement of Grade VIII Students of MTs Negeri 1 South Bolaang Mongondow
This quantitative correlational study investigates the relationship between the intensity of using the Masā’il Ta’lim textbook (Pegon version from Rembang, Central Java) and the improvement of Arabic language achievement among eighth-grade students at MTs Negeri 1 Bolaang Mongondow Selatan, Indonesia. The Pegon script—an adaptation of Arabic letters for the Javanese language—has historically served as a medium of Islamic education and cultural preservation in Rembang. This study aims to explore whether the pedagogical use of Pegon-based materials correlates with students’ Arabic learning outcomes in a modern madrasah context. Sixty students were selected as the research sample using purposive sampling. Data collection employed a Likert-scale questionnaire to measure the intensity and frequency of Pegon text usage and documentation of students’ Arabic language scores. Data analysis used Pearson’s Product Moment correlation via SPSS 26. The results revealed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.527, p < 0.05) between the intensity of Masā’il Ta’lim Pegon utilization and Arabic achievement. This indicates that students who engage more actively with Pegon-based learning resources tend to achieve higher Arabic proficiency. The study underscores the pedagogical relevance of Pegon literacy as a bridge between traditional Islamic education and modern language learning, affirming its potential role in enhancing students’ comprehension and cultural identity within Indonesia’s madrasah system.
Copyright (c) 2025 Vuvut Astita Supu, Nurul Aini Pakaya, Sulaiman https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Analysis of the Reading Ability of Sundanese Pegon Arabic Through the Book of Sullam al-Mubtadi fi Ta'lim al-Mubtadiin at MTs Negeri 1 Gorontalo City: Quantitative Approach
This study aims to analyze the influence of the use of the book Sullam al-Mubtadi fi Ta'lim al-Mubtadiin in Sundanese Pegon Arabic script on the reading ability of Sundanese Pegon Arabic students of MTs Negeri 1 Gorontalo City. The research method used is quantitative with quasi experimental design, which involves two classes: VIII.3 as an experimental class and VIII.4 as a control class. Data were collected through a pre-test and post-test of Pegon Arabic reading ability, and analyzed using paired t-tests, independent t-tests, N-Gain calculations, and Cohen's effect measures d. The results showed that there was a significant increase in the reading ability of Sundanese Pegon Arabic students in the experimental class compared to the control class. The average N-Gain value of the experimental class of 0.63 (medium-high category) and Cohen's d of 1.21 showed a very large learning effect. Learning based on the book of Pegon is not only statistically effective, but also pedagogically and culturally meaningful, because it is able to integrate local values in the process of Islamic literacy. Thus, the use of the book Sullam al-Mubtadi is worthy of being recommended as an alternative learning model in improving religious literacy based on local culture in madrasas.
Copyright (c) 2025 Anggun Inunu, Nur Aini, Hairuddin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Effectiveness of the Use of OIC Jawi Manuscripts, Prang Sabi Hikayat and Palembang War Poems in Sumatra Pegon Instruction: An Experimental Study on Improving the Reading Ability of Religious Texts of MTs Al Huda Gorontalo Students
This study examines the effectiveness of Pegon Sumatra orthography in improving students’ ability to read religious texts at MTs Al Huda Gorontalo. The research arises from the difficulty experienced by MTs students in decoding Arabic based texts that do not align with local phonological patterns. Guided by the Orthographic Depth Hypothesis, Simple View of Reading, and Dual Route Model, the study focuses on the role of Pegon Sumatra in strengthening decoding accuracy, reading fluency, and comprehension. The research uses a quasi experimental pretest posttest design involving two balanced groups of seventh grade students with a total of forty six participants. The experimental group received structured instruction through direct phonics, guided reading, and repeated reading using Pegon Sumatra, while the control group received regular instruction without Pegon. Data analysis was conducted using Shapiro Wilk, Levene, independent samples t test, and N Gain. The results show a significant improvement in the experimental group with a posttest mean score of 78 compared to 66 in the control group and an N Gain value of 0.41 in the moderate high category. Statistical tests confirm a strong effect of Pegon based instruction on reading performance with p less than 0.001. The study concludes that Pegon Sumatra is an effective instructional orthography for enhancing decoding, fluency, and comprehension in Islamic literacy education.
Copyright (c) 2025 Wiranto Talibo, Cutri A Tjalau, Ai Nurrohmah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Influence of Understanding Pegon Surakarta Arabic Writing on the Awareness of Cultural Identity of Madrasah Students: A Quantitative Study on Grade VIII Students MTsN 2 Gorontalo Regency
This study aims to examine the influence of students’ comprehension of the Arabic Pegon script on their awareness of cultural and religious identity within the context of Islamic education in Indonesia. The research is grounded in the need to revitalize traditional literacy as a medium for character formation and the preservation of Islamic–Nusantara values amid globalization. A quantitative correlational design was employed involving 60 eighth-grade students from MTsN 2 Gorontalo Regency, selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire measuring two main variables: Pegon comprehension (independent variable) and cultural–religious identity awareness (dependent variable). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 26, including descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, and simple linear regression. The findings indicate a strong and significant positive relationship between the two variables (r = 0.672; p < 0.05), with the Pegon comprehension variable explaining 45.1% (R² = 0.451) of the variance in students’ identity awareness. Students with higher Pegon mastery showed greater awareness of Islamic values, cultural pride, and attachment to the Islamic–Javanese heritage. The study affirms that Pegon serves not only as a linguistic system but also as a pedagogical and cultural instrument for identity formation. Pedagogically, integrating Pegon into project-based and digital learning enhances Islamic literacy, moral development, and cultural continuity. The study recommends embedding Pegon literacy in madrasah curricula as a strategic model for sustaining Islamic Nusantara identity in the digital era.
Copyright (c) 2025 Tricitra Berlian, Sriwahyuningsih R. Saleh, Mohammad Hanif https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Effectiveness of Learning Arab Pegon Gorontalo Through the Kitab Dikili in Strengthening Islamic Cultural Values Among Students of Muhammadiyah Unggulan Islamic Senior High School, Gorontalo City
Arab Pegon Gorontalo has long been a subject of linguistic and phonological studies; however, its use as a formal learning medium for strengthening Islamic cultural values in educational institutions remains very limited. The Dikili tradition—a ritual of dhikr containing accounts of the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the Gorontalo language written in Arab Pegon—has not yet been optimally integrated into Arabic language instruction at Madrasah Aliyah. This study aims to measure the effectiveness of Arab Pegon learning through the Dikili tradition in strengthening Islamic cultural values among students of Muhammadiyah Unggulan Islamic Senior High School in Gorontalo City. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group format. A total of 60 students from grades X and XI were divided into an experimental group and a control group, each consisting of 30 students. The experimental group received Arab Pegon instruction through the Dikili tradition for four months, while the control group underwent conventional Arabic language learning for the same duration. The research instruments included an Arab Pegon comprehension test, a questionnaire on strengthening Islamic cultural values, classroom observations, and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and nonparametric difference tests (Wilcoxon and Mann–Whitney U), while qualitative data were examined through content analysis. The findings show that the experimental group experienced a significantly higher increase in both the strengthening of Islamic cultural values and Arab Pegon comprehension compared to the control group. The average n-gain score of the experimental group fell within the high category, whereas that of the control group was in the low category. The Mann–Whitney U test revealed significant differences between the two groups in terms of Arab Pegon comprehension and the internalization of Islamic cultural values (p < 0.05). Qualitative data support these results, indicating that students in the experimental group demonstrated stronger emotional engagement, greater meaningful connection with the Dikili texts, and deeper contextual understanding of Islamic values in daily life. This study concludes that teaching Arab Pegon through the Gorontalo Dikili tradition is highly effective in enhancing students’ comprehension and strengthening Islamic cultural values in madrasah settings. The integration of local religious traditions into the curriculum proves to be a relevant and meaningful instructional strategy that strengthens students’ Islamic cultural identity. These findings provide empirical contributions to the development of local wisdom–based learning models and open opportunities for revitalizing Arab Pegon literacy as part of Indonesia’s Islamic cultural heritage within modern formal education.
Copyright (c) 2025 Syifa Nurfadhila Sawal, Moh. Aldi Fitrah, Asfar Rinaldy https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Influence of Arab Pegon Orthographic Mastery on Students’ Religious Literacy at MI Al Huda Gorontalo City A Quantitative Analysis
This study aims to empirically analyze the influence of mastery of the Arab Pegon orthography on students’ religious literacy at MI Al Huda, Gorontalo City. This inquiry is grounded in the urgency to revitalize Pegon as a medium of Islamic Nusantara literacy within the context of contemporary primary education. Employing a quantitative approach with an ex post facto design, the study involved the entire student population of MI Al Huda, from which 60 students were selected through proportional random sampling. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire and an objective test to measure two principal variables: Pegon orthographic mastery (X), which includes reading, writing, and text comprehension skills; and religious literacy (Y), encompassing comprehension, application, and reflection of Islamic values. The data were analyzed using simple linear regression after fulfilling the classical assumption tests. The findings indicate that Pegon orthographic mastery exerts a positive and significant influence on students’ religious literacy, with a correlation coefficient (r) of 0,673 and a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0,453. These results demonstrate that nearly half of the variance in religious literacy can be explained by students’ mastery of Pegon orthography. Theoretically, the findings reinforce the conceptual link between orthographic competence and text comprehension, highlighting Pegon’s role as a pedagogical instrument that facilitates Islamic learning based on local cultural values. Practically, the study recommends the integration of Pegon into the madrasah curriculum as a strategic effort to strengthen religious literacy while preserving the cultural heritage of Islamic Nusantara literacy.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ahmad Sayudi Zen, Ahmad Isilah, Mukhtar I. Miolo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Quantitative Descriptive Study on Students' Perception of Madura Pegon Arabs at MTs Al-Islam Telaga Biru Gorontalo
The limited exploration of Pegon literacy in regions outside its cultural origins highlights the need to examine how students in non-Pegon environments perceive the use of Arab Pegon Madura in Islamic educational settings. This study aims to describe the cognitive, affective, and practical perceptions of students toward Arab Pegon Madura at MTs Al-Islam Telaga Biru Gorontalo through a descriptive quantitative approach. The research employed a structured Likert-scale questionnaire consisting of fifteen items representing three dimensions of perception, all of which were validated through expert judgment and empirical item analysis. Data were collected from a randomly selected sample of sixty students, and the validity of the instrument was assessed using corrected item–total correlations, while its reliability was tested using Cronbach's Alpha. Descriptive statistical procedures, including the calculation of mean scores and standard deviations for each dimension, were used to identify the general tendency of students' responses. Additional categorization techniques were applied to interpret the level of perceptions across cognitive, affective, and practical aspects. The results indicate that students hold moderately positive cognitive understanding, strong affective appreciation, and sufficiently favorable practical evaluation of Arab Pegon Madura in supporting religious learning activities. These findings conclude that Arab Pegon Madura remains pedagogically relevant and is positively received by students despite being introduced in a region with no historical Pegon tradition. The study contributes to the field by providing empirical evidence on the acceptance of culturally rooted literacy practices in non-native contexts and by expanding the geographical and pedagogical scope of Pegon-related research.
Copyright (c) 2025 Citra Djamaludin, Rafika Harianto, Musdelifa Abu Samad https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Influence of Pegon Arabic Learning on the Understanding of Islamic Values in Yusuf's Lontar Manuscript in Class X of MA Al-Khairat Bintauna
This study aims to analyze the influence of Pegon Arabic learning on the understanding of Islamic values in the Lontar Yusuf Manuscript in grade X students of MA Al-Khairat Bintauna. The background of the research departs from the need to integrate local Islamic Nusantara literacy into modern learning, while addressing the limitations of conventional approaches that do not associate students with their cultural context. The study used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design involving 60 students who were divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received learning based on the Pegon Arabic text, while the control group received conventional learning according to the madrasah curriculum. The research instrument is in the form of a five-point Likert scale questionnaire that measures four indicators of understanding Islamic values: knowledge, meaning, value appreciation, and application. The results of the analysis showed that the initial abilities of the two groups were relatively equal, with the average of the pretest not significantly different. After treatment, the experimental group experienced a very significant improvement with an average posttest of 90.63, while the control group only reached 75.60. The independent samples t-test yielded a value of t = 13.063 with a significance of 0.000, which confirms the effectiveness of Pegon Arabic learning. In addition, Cohen's effect size value d = 3.07 shows a very large influence in practice. These findings indicate that learning Pegon Arabic is able to deepen the understanding of Islamic values in a more meaningful, contextual, and relevant way to the local literacy culture. This research has implications for the need to integrate Pegon Arabic in the Islamic education curriculum as a strategy to strengthen religious literacy based on local wisdom. Follow-up studies are recommended to explore the use of Pegon texts from different regions in other learning contexts.
Copyright (c) 2025 Dela Humalidi, Miki Matita, Mukhtar I. Miolo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Influence of Learaning the East Javanese Pegon Arabic Text in the Aqidatul Awam Book on the Understanding of Islamic Values among Students of IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo
This study is motivated by the need to strengthen Islamic values education in Islamic higher education institutions through a contextual and culture-based literacy approach. The Arab Pegon tradition, as a legacy of Islamic literacy in the Indonesian Archipelago (Islam Nusantara), is believed to possess pedagogical potential that integrates language, values, and culture within the learning process. The purpose of this research is to empirically examine the effect of Pegon-text-based learning on students’ understanding of Islamic values at IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo. This study employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design. The sample consisted of 60 students equally divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group participated in learning activities using the Aqidatul Awwam text (East Java Pegon) for eight sessions through reading, translation, and value discussion methods, while the control group used standard Arabic texts. Statistical analysis revealed a significant improvement in the experimental group (posttest mean score = 86.93) compared to the control group (72.45), with t = 7.82 and p < 0.05. These findings confirm that Pegon-based learning effectively enhances students’ cognitive and affective comprehension of Islamic values. The study concludes that this approach reinforces the relevance of Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) and locally grounded Islamic literacy in modern Islamic education. Its primary contribution lies in providing empirical evidence of Pegon’s pedagogical effectiveness as a medium for value internalization and in offering recommendations for curriculum development and culturally responsive assessment instruments to strengthen value-based education in Islamic universities.
Copyright (c) 2025 Farik Paguto, Suharia Sarif, Rahmat Qabul Mahmud https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Effectiveness of the Use of the Meaning of Gundul Pegon Kudus Fathul Qorib in Improving the Religious Literacy of Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study at Al Falah Islamic Boarding School
The use of the meaning of gundul Pegon is an important part of the pesantren's literacy tradition, but its pedagogical effectiveness has not been empirically proven. This study aims to test whether learning based on the meaning of gundul Pegon can improve the religious literacy of students. The research method uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design, involving 60 students who are divided into experimental and control groups, using Likert scale instruments, objective tests, and learning activity logs; Data analysis was carried out through paired t-assays, independent t-assays, and ANCOVA to control for initial differences. The intervention procedure lasted for four sessions of learning the meaning of gundul in the experimental group, while the control group received conventional learning without interlinear; the validity and reliability of the instrument are ascertained through expert judgment and Cronbach's α ≥ 0.70. The main results showed that the experimental group experienced a significant increase in religious literacy compared to the control group. In conclusion, learning the meaning of Pegon gandul has proven to be effective as a strategy to increase understanding of religious texts. This research makes an important contribution by presenting quantitative evidence that strengthens Pegon's pedagogical position in modern pesantren education.
Copyright (c) 2025 Fatma Humolungo, Aditya Safitri Humolungo, Suharia Sarif https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Effectiveness of the Aceh Pegon Arabic-Based Learning Model on the Book of Mir'at al-Thullab on the Understanding of Maharah Qira'ah of MTsN 1 Students of Gorontalo City
Background. The integration of turats teaching materials in Pegon Arabic script is estimated to be able to increase the involvement and comprehension of reading (maharah qirā'ah) in madrasas. This study assesses the effectiveness of the Pegon Arabic-based learning model with Mir'atul Thullab's manuscript in MTsN 1 Gorontalo City students. Method. The quasi-experimental design pretest–posttest control group involved 60 students who were selected purposively and divided into experimental (n=30) and control (n=30) classes; implementation in the even semester of 2024/2025 (March–April 2025). The instrument was in the form of a qirā'ah comprehension test that was validated by content; analysis using descriptive statistics, prerequisite tests (normality, homogeneity), paired t-tests, and independent samples t-test on gain scores. Result. Initial conditions were equivalent (average experimental pretest 57.22; control 56.56). After treatment, the experimental posttest was 87.48 (SD 2.52) and control 69.70 (SD 2.76). Average gain of 30.26; control 13,14. The normality and homogeneity test is met; t-two independent samples showed very significant differences, t(58)=26.071; p<0.001, mean difference ≈17.78 (95% CI 16.41–19.14). Conclusion. The Pegon Arabic-based learning model using Mir'atul Thullab was effective in improving the understanding of maharah qirā'ah compared to conventional learning; the improvement in the experimental group statistically and substantively exceeded the controls. By practical implication, this model is worthy of being recommended as an alternative to contextual qirā'ah learning in madrasas.
Copyright (c) 2025 Nu'man Abudi, Randi Safii, Mohamad Alwi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Effect of the Use of Pegon Aceh Arabic Text Media on the Reading Ability (Mahārah al-Qirā'ah) of Grade VIII Students of MTs Al-Huda, Gorontalo City
This study aims to analyze the influence of the use of Pegon Aceh Arabic Text Media on the reading ability of grade VIII students of MTs Al-Huda Gorontalo City. The research problem focuses on students' difficulties in recognizing letters, pronouncing words, and understanding the content of Arabic readings that use standard scripts, so that their reading skills have not developed optimally. To answer this problem, this study used a quasi-experimental design involving two groups, namely the experimental class that received treatment using the Aceh Pegon Arabic Text and the control class that received learning with conventional media. Pre-test and post-test instruments are applied to measure reading ability which includes students' accuracy, fluency, and comprehension of text. The results showed that the experimental class experienced a much more significant improvement in reading ability compared to the control class. Pegon Aceh Arabic Text Media helps students recognize phonetic patterns more clearly, facilitates the decoding process, and improves reading fluency. In addition, the use of this media has a positive impact on students' confidence and involvement during the learning process. Statistical analysis confirmed the existence of significant differences between the two groups after treatment was given. This study concludes that the Pegon Aceh Arabic Text Media is an effective, relevant, and feasible learning approach to improve the reading ability of madrasah students. This media not only strengthens the linguistic aspect, but also presents learning that is more contextual and in harmony with the archipelago's Islamic literacy tradition, so that it has great potential to be developed in Arabic language learning in various educational units.
Copyright (c) 2025 Fauzia Ali, Alfredo Gylbertus Djawa, Ratni Bt. Hj. Bahri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Effectiveness of Pegon Media Based on the Hikayat Tanah Hitu Manuscript of Maluku on the Arabic Text Reading Ability of Eighth-Grade Students at MTs Al-Islam Telaga Biru
This study aims to examine the effect of using the Pegon Arabic script as an instructional medium on students’ ability to read Arabic texts. The research was conducted at MTs Swasta Al-Islam Telaga Biru with a sample of 60 students divided into an experimental group and a control group. A descriptive quantitative method with a pretest–posttest design was employed to measure changes in reading ability before and after the implementation of Pegon-based materials. Statistical analysis included mean scores, standard deviation, and inferential tests. The findings show a substantial improvement in the experimental group, with the average pretest score increasing from 62.063 to 75.032 on the posttest, reflecting a gain of 12.969 points. The paired samples t-test confirms the significance of this improvement (t(59) = –8.440, p = 0.000), while the independent samples t-test shows a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the posttest (t(58) = 6.514, p = 0.000). These results demonstrate the effectiveness of Pegon in facilitating grapheme–phoneme decoding and supporting students’ comprehension through cultural familiarity and local Islamic identity. The study further highlights Pegon as an adaptive and contextually relevant medium for teaching Arabic reading skills and suggests that integrating local scripts can strengthen students’ Islamic literacy within the context of Arabic language education in Indonesia.
Copyright (c) 2025 Muhamad Aprianda Masilu, Fauzi Fathur Rizky, Adtman A. Hasan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Analysis of Students' Perception of Arabic Language Learning Based on Pegon Kalimantan Arabic Text in the Manuscript of AAT 06 Treatise on the Law of Impurity (Quantitative Study on MTs Negeri 1 Bone Bolango)
Arabic language learning at the Madrasah Tsanawiyah level still faces a gap between the demands of contextual religious literacy in the Independent Curriculum and the limitations of the use of local texts such as Arabic Pegon Kalimantan in classroom practice. This study aims to analyze students' perception of Arabic language learning based on the Arabic text of Pegon Kalimantan in the manuscript of AAT 06 Revised Unclean Law and its impact on student learning outcomes. The method used was a quasi-experiment with a pretest–posttest control group design on 60 students in grade VIII MTs Negeri 1 Bone Bolango which was divided into two groups: 30 students of the experimental class who learned using the Arabic text of Pegon Kalimantan and 30 students of the control class who studied with non-Pegon standard Arabic text. Data were collected through pre- and post-treatment learning outcome tests and Likert scale perception questionnaires that included indicators of interest, cultural relevance, ease of understanding, motivation, and learning engagement. Data analysis was carried out descriptively and inferentially through normality, homogeneity, paired samples t-test, independent samples t-test, and Cohen's effect size calculation d. The results showed that the experimental class experienced a much higher increase in post-test scores (84.47) than the control class (72.27), accompanied by a significant increase in interest scores and cultural relevance as well as large effect sizes (d = 1.78) which confirms the strong influence of text-based learning in Kalimantan Pegon. These findings conclude that the integration of the Kalimantan Pegon Arabic text from the manuscript of AAT 06 Ritreatil on the Law of Impurity in Arabic learning effectively strengthens learning outcomes while building students' positive perceptions of learning based on local culture and religious literacy. Theoretically and practically, this study contributes by providing preliminary quantitative evidence regarding MTs students' perceptions of Arabic language learning based on the Pegon Kalimantan text using specific manuscripts, while offering an empirical basis for the development of contextual learning designs that are in line with the direction of the Independent Curriculum.
Copyright (c) 2025 Nur Fauzia Laubaha, Riaz Raul Lukman, Hairuddin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Characteristics of Sundanese Arabic Pegon Script and the Level of Comprehension of Santri in the Book Bidāyah al-Ṭālibīn at Al-Fatah Pesantren, Temboro Branch, Gentuma Raya, North Gorontalo
This study analyzes the characteristics of Sundanese Arabic Pegon script and the level of students’ (santri) comprehension of the book Bidāyah al-Ṭhālibīn at Pesantren Al-Fatah Temboro, Gentuma Raya Branch, North Gorontalo. A descriptive quantitative approach was employed through a survey of 150 respondents using a 1–5 Likert-scale questionnaire. Descriptive statistical analysis shows that graphemic–orthographic mastery falls into the “good” category (M = 78.4), as does literal–inferential text comprehension (M = 80.5). However, challenges still arise in the areas of phonetics, vocabulary, and cognitive load when reading long paragraphs. The findings indicate a transitional gap between graphemic skills and discourse literacy, in which text comprehension improves when learning employs instructional sequencing and supporting media such as annotations and glossaries. The implications of this study point to the development of a micro Pegon curriculum, tiered assessment instruments, and the integration of digital media to strengthen Sundanese Pegon literacy within the pesantren environment.
Copyright (c) 2025 Kiki Syahnaki Olii, Yuslin Kasan, Mohc Julfikri Abubakar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Effect of Using Gorontalo Pegon-Arabic Dikili Text Media on Students’ Arabic Reading Skills at Hubulo Islamic Boarding School
This study aims to analyze the effect of using Arab Pegon texts on students’ Arabic reading ability at MA Hubulo. The background of this research arises from the low reading proficiency among students, caused by the complexity of Arabic orthography and the dominance of memorization-based teaching methods. The Arab Pegon approach—Arabic script adapted to local phonology—is believed to bridge the gap between letter recognition and comprehension through a culturally familiar context. The research employed a quantitative method using a quasi-experimental design of the pretest–posttest control group type. The population consisted of 120 students, with 120 selected as samples divided into two groups: the experimental class with 60 students taught using Arab Pegon texts, and the control class with 60 students taught through conventional methods. Data were collected through reading tests, observation sheets, and Arab Pegon learning materials implemented over eight instructional sessions. Statistical analysis using an independent t-test showed that the mean posttest score of the experimental class (77.58) was higher than that of the control class (64.20) with a significance level of p < 0.05. These results indicate that the use of Arab Pegon texts had a significant positive effect on improving students’ Arabic reading ability. The study concludes that applying Arab Pegon texts is not only pedagogically effective but also culturally relevant as a learning strategy that connects the literacy traditions of Islamic scholarship in the Indonesian archipelago with modern educational practices in madrasah settings.
Copyright (c) 2025 Nurdias Ramadhan Habibie, Muhammad Naufal Daffa Putra Mena, Ratni Bt. Hj. Bahri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Effect of the Use of Pegon Gorontalo Arabic Text on the Reading Ability (Mahārah al-Qirā'ah) of MTs Al Islam Telaga Biru Students
The background of this research lies in the need to design Arabic reading instruction at madrasah tsanawiyah (MTs) that is linguistically sound yet rooted in local cultural–orthographic traditions such as Arab Pegon Gorontalo. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of using Arab Pegon Gorontalo texts on students' Arabic reading ability (mahārah al-qirā'ah) at MTs Al Islam Telaga Biru. This quantitative research employs a pretest–posttest control group design involving a population of 120 students, from which 60 students were selected as samples and divided equally into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received instruction using Arab Pegon Gorontalo texts, while the control group used standard Arabic texts currently adopted in the curriculum. Reading tests were developed to measure fluency, literal and contextual comprehension, and understanding of key vocabulary, and were validated through expert judgment and reliability analysis. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, normality and homogeneity tests, paired-samples t-tests to measure within-group gains, independent-samples t-tests to compare post-test scores, and Cohen's d to estimate effect size. The principal results show that the experimental group experienced a much larger and statistically significant improvement than the control group (p < 0.05) with a very large effect size (d = 10.51). The major conclusion is that Arab Pegon Gorontalo texts are highly effective in enhancing students' mahārah al-qirā'ah compared to conventional instruction. This study contributes to the field by providing empirical evidence for integrating locally grounded Pegon orthography within contextual Arabic reading instruction and curriculum development at MTs.
Copyright (c) 2025 Muhammad Al Faqih Sukiman, Fahril Monoarfa, Muhammad Nur Iman https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0