Al-Muhawaroh: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Arab
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Al-Muhawaroh: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Arab

Introduction to Arabic Dictation (Imlā’): A Foundational Guide to Writing Accuracy

Wira Nama Wira Bangsa (Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda’wah Pasuruan)
Ahmad Azkia Salam (Universitas Islam Internasional Darullughah Wadda'wah Pasuruan)
Nur Aunie Batrisya (International Islamic University Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Aug 2025

Abstract

The mastery of imlāʾ (Arabic dictation) constitutes a fundamental component of Arabic language learning, yet it often receives less pedagogical attention compared to reading, speaking, and grammar. This study investigates the implementation of Kitāb Imlāʾ by Ustaz Hasan Basri as a practical instructional resource designed to improve students’ spelling accuracy. Employing a qualitative case study at Pondok Pesantren Darullughah Wadda’wah in Pasuruan, Indonesia, the research involved 32 fourth-grade (ibtidāʾī) students through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and pre- and post-test dictation tasks. Findings indicate that the systematic use of the kitab, with its step-by-step exercises and repetitive drills, effectively reduced error rates from 38% to 17%. Students demonstrated significant improvement in distinguishing tāʾ marbūṭah from hāʾ and in applying hamzah rules, while teachers confirmed that the kitab provided practical exercises rather than abstract theory. Nonetheless, certain challenges persisted, particularly in mastering hamzah rules and overcoming mother-tongue interference. The study highlights the value of localized, practice-oriented resources in enhancing imlāʾ pedagogy and recommends integrating Kitāb Imlāʾ as a central element in Arabic literacy instruction.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

almuhawaroh

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Subject

Religion Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

The focus and scope of Lahjatuna addresses Arabic language and literature education areas in the context of Arabic as a foreign and second language, such as: 1. Arabic Linguistics 2. Arabic Learning Strategies 3. Arabic Language Learning Methodology 4. Arabic Learning Media 5. Arabic Language ...