Amorti: Jurnal Studi Islam Interdisipliner
Vol. 5 No. 3 Juli 2026: Amorti: Jurnal Studi Islam Interdisipliner

The Memorizing, Marking and Scanning (MMS) Method for Qur’an Memorization in An-Nur 2 Al-Murtadlo: A Grounded Theory Study

Ahmad Sulaiman (Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang)
Fazlur Rahman Rahawarin (Pondok Pesantren Tahfidz Putra An-Nur II "Al-Murtadlo")
Jaynal Ilmi (Catatan Psikologi)
Sonyalita Bintang Rivanda (Studi Islam, Universitas Islam Negeri Syekh Wasil)
Fantika Febri Puspitasari (Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, Universitas Islam Negeri Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study was motivated by the rapid growth of Qur'an memorization (tahfidz) institutions in Indonesia, creating the need for structured cognitive strategies to overcome memory load and improve the retention of mutashabihat (similar) verses. The study explored the cognitive processes underlying the Memorizing, Marking, and Scanning (MMS) method developed at An-Nur 2 Islamic Boarding School, Bululawang. Using a qualitative approach with a Constructivist Grounded Theory design, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and Focus Group Discussions involving seven participants, including the method's initiator, facilitators, and students. The findings indicate that MMS is more than a conventional memorization technique; it is a cognitive learning system integrating Information Processing Theory and Dual Coding Theory. The Memorizing stage strengthens verbal-auditory memory through repetition, Marking serves as a metacognitive monitoring process to identify and correct memory gaps, and Scanning reinforces retention through visual-spatial memory cues. The effectiveness of the method is supported by students' self-regulation in managing limited study time and facilitators' flexibility in accommodating different learning styles. In conclusion, MMS represents a holistic and adaptive cognitive intervention that enhances the long-term retention of Qur'an memorization. The findings provide a new theoretical framework for improving Qur'an memorization learning management in contemporary educational settings.

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AMORTI

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Religion Humanities Education Social Sciences Other

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Islam and Philosophy, Islam and History, Islam and Religion, Islam and Political Science, Islam and International Relations, Islam and Psychology, Islam and Sociology, Islam and Anthropology, Islam and Economics, Islam and Law, Islam and Culture, Islam and Health, Islam and Technology, Islam and ...