Parihat, Muhammad Fauzi Arif, Ahmad Mujahid Rasyid, Shindu Irwansyah, Fahmi Fatwa Rosyadi Satria Hamdani

New Student Pesantren Program as an Instrument for Enhancing Fiqh Worship Literacy among Islamic University Students

Introduction

New student pesantren program as an instrument for enhancing fiqh worship literacy among islamic university students. Evaluate the New Student Pesantren Program's effectiveness in boosting fiqh worship literacy among Islamic university students. Findings show significant improvement, aiding religious understanding.

Abstract

Islamic higher education institutions play a strategic role in shaping students' religious understanding, particularly in the area of fiqh worship practices. This foundational aspect of Islamic studies is essential for cultivating a balanced and contextualized approach to religious life among students. The New Student Pesantren Program serves as an integrated religious orientation model aimed at strengthening students’ comprehension and practice of fiqh from the beginning of their academic journey. This study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of the program in enhancing students’ understanding of fiqh worship within Islamic universities. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data through surveys, comprehension tests, and case study observations. The research involved first-year students selected through purposive sampling. Key instruments included a structured questionnaire and a fiqh worship comprehension test. Data were analyzed using triangulation techniques to ensure the validity and reliability of findings. Results from the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test showed a significance value of 0.000, which is lower than the threshold of 0.05. This confirms a statistically significant improvement in students’ understanding of fiqh worship after participating in the program. Therefore, the New Student Pesantren Program is proven to be an effective initiative in improving fiqh worship literacy, contributing to the broader goal of religious development in Islamic higher education settings.

Review

The paper, "New Student Pesantren Program as an Instrument for Enhancing Fiqh Worship Literacy among Islamic University Students," addresses a highly relevant and critical area within Islamic higher education. The focus on strengthening students' fiqh worship understanding from the outset of their academic journey through an integrated religious orientation model is commendable and responds to a significant need for cultivating balanced religious understanding. The premise that a structured program can enhance such foundational literacy is a valuable contribution, offering a practical model for other institutions to consider. The study's intention to evaluate the effectiveness of this program using a mixed-methods approach indicates a commitment to robust inquiry into an important aspect of religious pedagogy. The methodology employed, a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative data, is appropriate for evaluating program effectiveness. The abstract specifies the use of surveys, comprehension tests, and case study observations, alongside a structured questionnaire and a fiqh worship comprehension test. The selection of first-year students via purposive sampling is noted. The core quantitative finding, derived from the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test with a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), provides strong statistical evidence for a significant improvement in students’ understanding of fiqh worship after participating in the program. This robust statistical outcome, coupled with the mention of triangulation for data analysis, suggests a credible and well-supported conclusion regarding the program's immediate impact on students' fiqh literacy. While the abstract strongly supports the program's effectiveness, a comprehensive review would benefit from more detail on the specific content and duration of the "Pesantren Program," the nature of the "fiqh worship comprehension test," and the representativeness of the purposive sample to assess generalizability. Nevertheless, the findings offer significant implications for Islamic higher education institutions seeking to proactively enhance students' religious understanding and practice. The study effectively demonstrates the potential of structured orientation programs to improve foundational fiqh literacy. Future research could explore the long-term impact of the program, delve deeper into the qualitative aspects of student experience and retention of understanding, and investigate the transferability of this model to diverse institutional contexts and student demographics. This research provides a solid foundation for further development and implementation of similar initiatives.

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