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EL-MAQALAH: Journal of Arabic Language Teaching and Linguistics
ISSN : 27229769     EISSN : 27231925     DOI : https://doi.org/10.22373/maqalah.v1i1.515
Core Subject : Education, Art,
El-Maqalah: Journal of Arabic Language Teaching and Linguistics is open access, peer-reviewed journals that will consider every original scientific article that expands the field of study in Teaching Arabic and Linguistics as well as various other educational related issues. The journal publishes research articles of interest to education practitioners, teachers, education policymakers, and researchers. The article submitted must be based on research, original, and educationally interesting to the audience in the field. The goal is to disseminate new concepts and research findings developed in this area of study by publishing relevant peer-reviewed scientific information and discussions. The aim and scope of this journal focus on the results of research related to the current issues faced by Arabic language learners and instructors, both from the linguistic and pedagogical realms. This journal is free of charge, and all manuscripts will be gone through double-blind review before being published.
Articles 155 Documents
Development of Scramble Media for Arabic Language Learning to Improve Listening Skills of Grade 5 Students at MIN Banda Aceh Mukhlisah, Mukhlisah; Rahmayani, Hafiza; Hidayatullah, Wahyu
EL-MAQALAH : Journal of Arabic Language Teaching and Linguistics Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): EL-MAQALAH: Journal of Arabic Language Teaching and Linguistics
Publisher : The Department of Arabic Language Education, Pascasarjana Universitas Islam Negeri Banda Aceh of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/maqalah.v7i1.9939

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This study aims to develop scramble media for Arabic language learning to improve students' listening skills and train them to improve their concentration and thinking speed in grade 5 at MIN Banda Aceh. The research method used is the R&D (Research and Development) method, with the ADDIE model consisting of five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The results of this study are, first, presenting vocabulary in the form of animated videos combined with scrambled media to improve students' listening skills in Arabic language learning. Second, students enjoy using scrambled media and can practice their listening skills, thereby increasing their concentration and thinking speed.
Exploring Students’ Meaning-Making Strategies in Indonesian–Arabic Translation: A Qualitative Inquiry Azwir, Azwir
EL-MAQALAH : Journal of Arabic Language Teaching and Linguistics Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): EL-MAQALAH: Journal of Arabic Language Teaching and Linguistics
Publisher : The Department of Arabic Language Education, Pascasarjana Universitas Islam Negeri Banda Aceh of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/maqalah.v7i1.9964

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Translation in higher education, particularly in Indonesian–Arabic contexts, involves complex cognitive and interpretive processes that go beyond linguistic transfer. However, previous studies have largely focused on translation products rather than the process of meaning-making. This study aims to explore students’ cognitive and interpretive approaches in constructing meaning prior to translation. A qualitative exploratory design within an interpretive paradigm was employed, involving undergraduate students of Arabic language and translation studies. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal that students employ various cognitive strategies, including global reading, inferencing, syntactic analysis, and segmentation, alongside interpretive strategies such as contextualization, intention-based interpretation, and cultural adjustment. The study also finds that students demonstrate metacognitive awareness through meaning prioritization, strategic combination, and self-monitoring. These findings suggest that translation is a process-oriented activity driven by meaning construction rather than direct language transfer. The study concludes that emphasizing students’ meaning-making processes can enhance translation learning and support the development of more effective pedagogical approaches.
Literary Cross-Pollination between Hassaniya and Arabic: The Influence of Hassaniya Literature on the Moroccan Literary Scene Aboubker, Taoufik
EL-MAQALAH : Journal of Arabic Language Teaching and Linguistics Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): EL-MAQALAH: Journal of Arabic Language Teaching and Linguistics
Publisher : The Department of Arabic Language Education, Pascasarjana Universitas Islam Negeri Banda Aceh of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/maqalah.v7i1.9878

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Hassaniya literature constitutes an intrinsic component of Moroccan cultural heritage, reflecting the desert environment with its distinctive values and traditions and characterized by its predominantly oral nature as well as its rich linguistic and stylistic legacy. Moroccan literature, by contrast, in its diverse written expressions, represents a dynamic confluence of linguistic and cultural influences, providing fertile ground for interaction with various literary forms, foremost among them Hassaniya literature. Employing a historical-analytical approach, this study examines the dynamics of interaction between Hassaniya and Moroccan literatures by analyzing the influence of Hassaniya literary production on the broader Moroccan literary scene and highlighting its contribution to enriching the national literary field through the works of Saharan poets and writers. This interaction has been shaped by several factors, notably the role of zawiyas, scholarly institutions, and Saharan families in disseminating desert literary traditions, particularly the family of Sheikh Ma al-Ainin. The study further explores thematic intersections between the two literatures within the Saharan environment in relation to national identity, including resistance, religion, and language. Hassaniya literature expresses key dimensions of Moroccan social identity and embodies its values through distinctive poetic and narrative forms, intersecting with Moroccan literature in documenting questions of belonging and identity. Ultimately, the paper demonstrates how the plurality of Morocco’s cultural currents and social components has historically functioned—and continues to function—as a source of cohesion and strength, enriching national unity through literary interaction and integration between Hassaniya and Moroccan literatures in a deeply rooted and mutually reinforcing relationship.
Developing Intercultural Communicative Competence through Arabic Film-Based Translation Learning in Islamic Boarding School Al Akcbar Mastur; Hasan Saefuloh; Robby Jundi Lestari; Vieka Tauhidah Nafisendy
EL-MAQALAH : Journal of Arabic Language Teaching and Linguistics Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): EL-MAQALAH: Journal of Arabic Language Teaching and Linguistics
Publisher : The Department of Arabic Language Education, Pascasarjana Universitas Islam Negeri Banda Aceh of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/maqalah.v7i1.10197

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Nuqayah Islamic Boarding School (Pesantren) in Guluk-Guluk, Sumenep, Madura, utilizes Arabic films to support Arabic language learning. However, students often encounter difficulties in translating cultural expressions in film dialogues, including idioms, dialects, contextual meanings, and sociocultural nuances. This study aims to explore Arabic film-based translation (tarjamah) learning, focusing on teachers’ instructional strategies, students’ challenges, and pedagogical efforts to address these difficulties. A qualitative case study design was employed. Data were collected through non-participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation involving 30 students and 5 Arabic language teachers. Data were analyzed using an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that teachers employed repeated viewing, textual support, cultural discussions, and communicative oral translation practices. Students’ challenges extended beyond linguistic issues to include difficulties in interpreting cultural symbols, nonverbal communication, and social contexts represented in Arabic films. The pesantren environment further supported language retention and cultural internalization through the daily use of Arabic. This study concludes that Arabic film-based translation pedagogy contributes to the development of students’ intercultural communicative competence by integrating language learning, cultural interpretation, and contextual communication.
Free Translation Strategy in Ya Binti: An Analytical Study on the Delivery of Arab Social Advice into Indonesian Rahmah, Miftahul; Rahmadon; Oktarina, Mikyal
EL-MAQALAH : Journal of Arabic Language Teaching and Linguistics Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): EL-MAQALAH: Journal of Arabic Language Teaching and Linguistics
Publisher : The Department of Arabic Language Education, Pascasarjana Universitas Islam Negeri Banda Aceh of UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/maqalah.v7i2.7796

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This study explores the application of free translation techniques in rendering Ya Binti, a culturally rich and rhetorically nuanced Arabic text authored by Sheikh Ali al-Tantawi, into Indonesian. Emphasizing meaning over literal form, the translator employs a variety of strategies such as adaptation, modulation, amplification, and reduction to preserve the text's moral and emotional resonance while ensuring its accessibility to modern Indonesian readers. Drawing from the frameworks of Newmark, Nida and Taber, as well as Molina and Albir, this analysis highlights how linguistic creativity and cultural sensitivity work hand-in-hand in the translation process. The results show that free translation, when applied responsibly, not only conveys the original message but also repositions it within a relevant cultural and communicative context. This approach proves particularly effective for literary and religious texts where literal translation may hinder comprehension or distort meaning. The study concludes that free translation serves as a bridge not a barrier between source and target cultures, enabling deeper understanding and wider appreciation of classical Arabic literature in the Indonesian context.

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