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Title: Online Al-Qur'an Learning for Adult 'Asnaf-Mualaf': Analysis of Issues for Recommendation
Language: English
Authors: Aliff Nawi (ORCID 0000-0002-0490-2373), Mohd Faiz Mohd Yaakob (ORCID 0000-0001-8555-267X), Nor Yazi Khamis (ORCID 0000-0002-9665-5938), Wan Hilmi Wan Abdullah (ORCID 0000-0003-0245-0809), Mohd Adil Mustaffa (ORCID 0009-0006-2162-034X), Fatin Athirah Zameran (ORCID 0009-0008-7609-138X)
Source: Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn). 2026 20(1):497-509.
Availability: Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. C5 Plumbon, Banguntapan, Yogyakarta, 55198, Indonesia. e-mail: edulearn@uad.ac.id; Web site: http://edulearn.intelektual.org/index.php/EduLearn/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
Descriptors: Religious Education, Islam, Muslims, Foreign Countries, Online Courses, Student Centered Learning, Electronic Learning, Teachers, Religion, Literature, Access to Internet, Technology Uses in Education, Handheld Devices, Adult Students
Geographic Terms: Malaysia
ISSN: 2089-9823
2302-9277
Abstract: Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a hitch in Qur'an education, signalling a need to shift to online learning. When the Islamic learning centres ceased to operate due to the lockdown, adult "asnaf-mualaf" (reverts who are eligible to receive zakat or other forms of Islamic aids) were held back from physically attending Al-Qur'an lessons. The measure has disrupted their ongoing learning of the Qur'an, and prolonged disruption is feared to cause disengagement among the asnaf. Hence, this study arranged five meetings over three weeks for online Qur'an lessons, each lasting an hour, for eight "asnaf-mualaf." A qualitative exploration of the online lessons was conducted to determine suitable mechanisms, issues, and challenges faced by the asnaf in online Qur'an learning. Interview protocol refinement (IPR) was employed to ensure the method was executed ethically, and the data were coded and analysed thematically using ATLAS.ti. The findings revealed a preference for WhatsApp, while low internet quality and accessibility were the expected apparent challenges during the restriction. The study underscores the importance of catering to the participants' needs and addressing their lack, indicating a shift towards an andragogical approach of learner-centredness. Several actionable recommendations are forwarded to enhance the online Qur'an instructions for "asnaf-mualaf."
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