Academia Open
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December

Gamification of Iqra’ to Strengthen Religious Literacy of Migrant Children

Azzudy, Muhammad Saifuddin (Unknown)
Arifin, Syamsul (Unknown)
Ishari, Nurhafid (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Sep 2025

Abstract

General Background: Education for Indonesian migrant children abroad often faces limitations in access, resources, and teacher availability, which weakens their religious literacy. Specific Background: At the Indonesian Education Center (PPWNI) Klang, Malaysia, the ability of children to read hijaiyah letters is hindered by monotonous methods and low motivation. Knowledge Gap: Previous studies have shown the effectiveness of gamification in general and formal education, but little research has examined its integration with the Iqra’ method in non-formal migrant contexts. Aims: This study investigates how gamification can be applied in Iqra’ learning for migrant children and evaluates its impact on motivation, discipline, participation, and literacy skills. Results: Using a qualitative case study with 30 students and one teacher, the findings reveal that gamification elements—such as points, scoreboards, challenges, and star rewards—improved attendance (from 70% to 90%), raised average scores (from 58 to 82), and enhanced confidence in reading aloud. Novelty: This research uniquely integrates gamification with the Iqra’ method in a non-formal migrant setting with limited resources, demonstrating effectiveness without relying on digital technology. Implications: The study contributes theoretically by offering a community-based gamification model and practically by providing an enjoyable and replicable solution for strengthening religious literacy among migrant children. Highlights: Gamification effectively boosts motivation, discipline, and literacy skills. Integrating Iqra’ with gamification in migrant settings is novel. Simple, low-tech strategies can improve learning outcomes significantly. Keywords: Gamification, Iqra’ Method, Religious Literacy, Migrant Children, Non-Formal Education  

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Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This ...