TATHO: International Journal of Islamic Thought and Sciences
Volume 3, Issue 3 (2026)

Auditory Epistemology in Qur’anic Memorization: Reinterpreting Bi Al-Taghannī in Contemporary Tahfiz Education

Mohammad Zakariya Hariri Islam (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kudus, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Aug 2026

Abstract

Qur'anic tahfiz learning has expanded significantly in response to the growing interest in Qur'an-based education. Although previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of repetition-based approaches such as tikrar, muraja'ah, and sima'i, the cognitive role of bi al-taghanni has received limited theoretical attention and has generally been discussed as an aesthetic practice of Qur'anic recitation rather than as a memorization strategy. This article argues that bi al-taghanni functions as an auditory memorization strategy operating through cognitive mechanisms that facilitate encoding, storage, and retrieval during Qur'anic memorization. To substantiate this argument, the study reconceptualizes bi al-taghanni by integrating memorization theory and auditory learning into a unified conceptual framework. A qualitative library research design was employed through the systematic examination of relevant books, peer-reviewed journal articles, and scholarly publications using conceptual content analysis and interpretive synthesis. The findings suggest that the rhythmic and melodic characteristics of bi al-taghanni may strengthen memory formation by providing structured auditory stimulation that enhances attention, repetition, and long-term retention. This conceptual integration extends the scholarship of Qur'anic education by repositioning bi al-taghanni beyond its conventional role as a recitation technique toward an auditory memorization strategy with cognitive and pedagogical significance. The proposed framework offers a theoretical foundation for future empirical studies investigating the effectiveness of auditory-based memorization strategies in contemporary Qur'anic tahfiz education

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tatho

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Religion Humanities Education Social Sciences

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TATHO: International Journal of Islamic Thought and Sciences is an international journal published by International Tatho Academics, Indonesia. It specializes in research on Islamic Thought and Sciences problems from a range of disciplines and interdisciplinary fields. The interdisciplinary approach ...