Systematic literature review finds Quranic engagement supports moral character development in students, highlighting a need to evaluate internalization as a distinct construct.
Key Points
To examine and synthesize current empirical evidence on the relationship between Quranic internalization and students' moral character development.
Conducted a systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines.
Identified, screened, and synthesized findings from fourteen relevant studies examining Quranic engagement and moral development.
Quranic engagement—specifically recitation, comprehension, reflection (tadabbur), and the application of moral values—consistently associates with positive moral character development.
Reviewed literature rarely treats Quranic internalization as an independent, distinct construct, with moral outcomes co-influenced by religious appreciation, Islamic schooling, families, and peer networks.