Tafkir: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Education
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Integrative Islamic Education

The Effectiveness of the Fifteen Minute Qur'anic Literacy Program (LIMIT) in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah: An Analysis of Effects, Mechanisms, and Implementation Fidelity

Zahra, Zahra (Unknown)
Usman, Nasir (Unknown)
Niswanto, Niswanto (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness and mechanisms of the Fifteen-Minute Qur’anic Literacy Program (LIMIT) implemented in elementary madrasahs of Krueng Sabee District, Aceh Jaya, Indonesia. Designed to address low Qur’anic reading proficiency among young learners, the study employed a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative pre–post testing (n = 90; 30 per school) and qualitative interviews, observations, and document analyses. Results revealed significant improvements across all literacy components—tartīl, tajwīd, makharij, and adab—with p < .001 and a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 2.4). The fidelity index reached 86.7%, with time-on-task consistency (94%) and parent involvement (78%). Qualitative mapping identified five core drivers of success: 15-minute micro-timing, certified teacher-models, peer-tutoring loops, parental reinforcement, and data-driven monitoring. LIMIT proved to be a low-cost, high-impact intervention, requiring only Rp 3,200 per student annually, and demonstrated high social acceptance (M = 4.6/5). The findings contribute an integrative micro-intervention framework for Qur’anic literacy that is effective, efficient, and replicable within Islamic elementary education

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Journal Info

Abbrev

tijie

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education Other

Description

Focus. The focus is to provide readers with a better understanding of Islamic education and present developments through the publication of articles. Scope. Study of Al-Quran and Hadith on Education; Philosophy of Islamic Education; History of Islamic Education; Theological Foundation of Education; ...