Revitalizing Qur’anic Education Through Interest and Talent Development: A Qualitative Case Study of a Non-Formal Islamic Educational Institution in Indonesia

The revitalization of Qur’anic education has become increasingly important in responding to the broader educational needs of contemporary society. This study examines how Rumah Qur’an Al-Azhar Al-Syarif in Indonesia revitalizes Qur’anic education through BARAKAT (Bimbingan Ragam Kreativitas dan Asah Talenta), a program designed to develop students’ interests and talents beyond conventional Qur’anic learning. The program encompasses six areas: Qur’anic recitation (tilawah), Islamic devotional performance (habsyi), calligraphy, Arabic grammar and morphology (nahwu-sharaf), archery, and karate. Using a qualitative case study approach, this research explores the program’s educational contributions based on participants’ experiences and reported changes in learning behavior and social engagement. The findings indicate that BARAKAT is perceived to support students’ learning motivation, reflected in more consistent attendance, greater discipline, increased enthusiasm for practice, and reported improvements in Qur’anic memorization. The program is also associated with enhanced social readiness, particularly confidence in public performance, teamwork, empathy, solidarity, and respect for differences. These findings suggest that integrating interest- and talent-based activities into Qur’anic education may broaden its educational role beyond religious knowledge acquisition to include personal development and social competencies. This study contributes to discussions on the revitalization of non-formal Islamic education by highlighting the potential of structured extracurricular programs to connect Qur’anic learning with students’ broader developmental needs.