Synergy in Building an Islamic Generation: Strengthening Arabic Language Proficiency through the Gombak Utara Learning Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Authors

  • Nurul Latifatul Inayati Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
  • Mohammad Zakki Azani Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
  • Yeti Dahliana Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
  • Mujazin Mujazin Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
  • Muh. Nur Rochim Maksum Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
  • Abil Fida Muhammad Qois Al Hadi Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
  • Fadhilla Nangroe Anggraini Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
  • Fadhia Ananda Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
  • Ellynia Eva Kusuma Dewi Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
  • Bella Misbahati Putri Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
  • Habibi Fadzlurrahman Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
  • Eka Nur Mistiawati Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47134/comdev.v6i1.1708

Keywords:

Strengthening, Arabic Language Skills, Al-Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan (AIK), Islamic Generation

Abstract

The purpose of this community service program is to improve Arabic language skills while strengthening Islamic values among Indonesian migrant children at Sanggar Bimbingan Gombak Utara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This program was designed to address the problems of low Arabic literacy, limited teaching methods, and weak understanding of Al-Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan (AIK) among diaspora children. Through this initiative, it is expected to foster a young generation with basic Arabic proficiency, strong religious understanding, and confidence in maintaining their Islamic identity within a multicultural environment. The implementation method applied a participatory approach consisting of identification, planning, implementation, evaluation, and reflection stages. Several learning strategies were employed, including Joyful Learning Arabic, Al-Lughah wa Al-Hayah, Pelita Hikmah, Quiz Cahaya Iman, and Sanggar Qur’an. The activities were conducted interactively, involving lecturers, students, local teachers, and PRIM Malaysia to ensure program sustainability. The results show significant improvements both academically and socio-spiritually. Academically, children’s vocabulary mastery, simple conversation skills, and Qur’anic recitation with tajwid improved based on pre-test and post-test results. Socially, the program fostered greater self-confidence, active participation, and a stronger sense of community. Spiritually, the internalization of Islamic values was reflected in children’s daily attitudes and behavior. The program also produced simple teaching modules, online mentoring, and collaborative networks to support sustainability. Thus, this initiative not only addressed short-term needs but also built a relevant, sustainable learning ecosystem that can be replicated in other diaspora communities..

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Inayati, N. L., Azani, M. Z., Dahliana, Y., Mujazin, M., Maksum, M. N. R., Al Hadi, A. F. M. Q., … Mistiawati, E. N. (2025). Synergy in Building an Islamic Generation: Strengthening Arabic Language Proficiency through the Gombak Utara Learning Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Journal of Community Development, 6(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.47134/comdev.v6i1.1708

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