ISTIFHAM
Vol 4 No 2 (2026): ISTIFHAM: Journal of Islamic Studies

Implementing the Sorogan Method in Kitab Kuning Learning: A Case Study at Pesantren Al-Chikmatul Muballigoh, Indonesia

Nida Khofiya (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, Indonesia)
Badrudin Badrudin (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, Indonesia)
Kholid Suhaemi (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of the sorogan method for learning kitab kuning at Pesantren Al-Chikmatul Muballigoh, Serang, Banten, and explores its contribution to students’ reading skill development. A qualitative case study approach was employed, with data collected through observations, interviews, and documentation with pesantren leaders, teachers, and students. The findings show that sorogan is implemented through individualized learning in which students read texts directly before the teacher and receive immediate guidance and correction. This learning process helps students improve pronunciation accuracy, reading fluency, and mastery of nahwu and sharaf. Students also develop a deeper understanding of the text through disuroh activities, discussions, dictionary use, and continuous feedback. The study further reveals that the effectiveness of sorogan is supported by regular reading practices, memorization, ongoing assessment, and a learning culture that encourages discipline and active participation. These findings demonstrate that sorogan remains an important component of kitab kuning learning, as it integrates reading practice, comprehension development, and personalized guidance into a sustainable learning environment. The study offers a broader understanding of sorogan as a pedagogical system that continues to play a significant role in contemporary pesantren education.

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istifham

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Religion Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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ISTIFHAM is a leading peer-reviewed and open-access journal, which publishes scholarly works of researchers and scholars from around the world, and specializes in Islamic Studies. ISTIFHAM focuses on publishing high-quality scientific articles that emphasize contemporary issues in the fields of ...