Aktivitas Menghafal Al Qur`an Terhadap Kecerdasan Spiritual Peserta Didik SMPIT Al Ihsan Gowa

Abstract

This study aims to determine the influence of Qur'an memorization activities on the spiritual intelligence of students at SMPIT Al-Ihsan Gowa. Memorizing the Qur'an is considered not only to improve the academic aspect, but also to shape character and spiritual intelligence. This research uses a qualitative approach with field research methods, through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of the study show that students' motivation to memorize the Qur'an varies, such as wanting to obtain rewards and intercessions, as well as following in the footsteps of others. This activity is carried out in a structured manner with a consistent daily schedule and a gradual tahfidz program. Despite facing challenges such as tajweed difficulties and differences in ability, students remain enthusiastic thanks to good time management strategies. This study also found that memorizing the Qur'an has a positive impact on students' spiritual intelligence, which is reflected in the increase in inner calm, patience, closeness to Allah SWT, as well as the improvement of morals and social interaction. In conclusion, memorizing the Qur'an strengthens students' spiritual intelligence, in addition to improving academic and religious abilities. The tahfidz program at SMPIT Al-Ihsan Gowa plays an important role in shaping the spiritual character of students. Keywords: intelligence, students, spirituality

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh aktivitas menghafal Al-Qur'an terhadap kecerdasan spiritual peserta didik di SMPIT Al-Ihsan Gowa. Menghafal Al-Qur'an dianggap tidak hanya meningkatkan aspek akademis, tetapi juga membentuk karakter dan kecerdasan spiritual. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode penelitian lapangan, melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa motivasi peserta didik untuk menghafal Al-Qur'an beragam, seperti ingin memperoleh pahala dan syafaat, serta mengikuti jejak orang lain. Aktivitas ini dilakukan secara terstruktur dengan jadwal harian yang konsisten dan program tahfidz bertahap. Meskipun menghadapi tantangan seperti kesulitan tajwid dan perbedaan kemampuan, peserta didik tetap semangat berkat strategi pengelolaan waktu yang baik. Penelitian ini juga menemukan bahwa menghafal Al-Qur'an berdampak positif terhadap kecerdasan spiritual peserta didik, yang tercermin dari peningkatan ketenangan batin, kesabaran, kedekatan dengan Allah Subhanahu Wata`ala, serta perbaikan akhlak dan interaksi sosial. Kesimpulannya, menghafal Al-Qur'an memperkuat kecerdasan spiritual peserta didik, selain meningkatkan kemampuan akademis dan religius. Program tahfidz di SMPIT Al-Ihsan Gowa berperan penting dalam pembentukan karakter spiritual peserta didik.

Kata kunci: kecerdassan, peserta didik, spiritual.