Imej institusi Tahfiz dalam kalangan masyarakat awam di Malaysia
The image of Tahfiz institutions among the general public in Malaysia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37231/jimk.2025.26.2.917Keywords:
Institusi Tahfiz, Persepsi Masyarakat Awam, Imej Institusi Islam, Tinjauan Dalam Talian, Tahfiz Institutions, Public Perception, Islamic Institutional Image, Online SurveyAbstract
Kesedaran umat Islam di Malaysia terhadap pendidikan dan hafalan al-Quran semakin meningkat terutamanya dalam kalangan ibu bapa. Natijahnya, pembukaan sekolah-sekolah yang mengajarkan pendidikan dan penghafalan al-Quran semakin meningkat kini terutamanya institusi tahfiz. Institusi tahfiz merupakan pusat pendidikan yang melahirkan pelajar yang memelihara, menghafaz dan mengamalkan ayat-ayat suci al-Quran. Data pendaftaran pelajar ke pusat tahfiz terkini menunjukkan hampir 300,000 hingga 400,000 lebih pelajar. Institusi tahfiz menjadi pilihan ibu bapa untuk mendidik anak-anak mereka dengan akidah dan amalan yang betul, sekali gus menjadi harapan masyarakat untuk menjamin penerusan generasi yang berpegang teguh pada asas-asas Islam. Berdasarkan maklumat ini, diandaikan bahawa imej institusi tahfiz adalah baik dalam kalangan ibu bapa. Walau bagaimanapun, apakah imej sebenar institusi tahfiz? Setakat ini, belum ada kajian yang mengkaji imej institusi tahfiz daripada khalayak awam. Jadi, artikel ini bertujuan untuk meninjau imej institusi tahfiz dalam kalangan masyarakat awam. Kajian rintis ini akan dijalankan melalui soal selidik dalam talian berbentuk “unrestricted self-selected” kepada 354 responden dalam kalangan masyarakat Malaysia dan dianalisis menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif. Hasil soal selidik mendapati masyarakat Malaysia memandang pengajar, kakitangan serta pelajar lepasan institusi tahfiz mempunyai imej yang baik, manakala imej dari sudut pengurusan institusi tahfiz adalah sederhana. Keseluruhan imej yang digambarkan oleh masyarakat Malaysia terhadap institusi-institusi tahfiz yang ada adalah pada tahap sederhana. Dapatan kajian ini memberikan gambaran awal yang signifikan tentang persepsi masyarakat awam terhadap institusi tahfiz, sekali gus membuka ruang penambahbaikan strategi komunikasi, pengurusan institusi dan dasar pendidikan Islam yang lebih inklusif dan berkesan.
Awareness among Malaysian Muslims regarding Quranic education and memorisation is steadily increasing, particularly among parents. Consequently, the number of schools offering Quran-focused education has risen, with tahfiz institutions seeing the most significant growth. These institutions serve as educational centres that produce students who not only memorise but also embody the teachings of the Quran. Student enrollment data indicates that more than 300,000 to 400,000 individuals have currently registered with tahfiz centres. For many parents, tahfiz institutions are a preferred choice to instil correct Islamic beliefs and practices in their children, thereby becoming a cornerstone of societal hope in nurturing future generations committed to Islamic foundations. Given this context, it is assumed that tahfiz institutions are perceived positively among parents. However, what is the actual public image of these institutions? To date, no study has systematically examined the image of tahfiz institutions from the perspective of the public. Therefore, this article aims to explore public perceptions of tahfiz institutions in Malaysia. A pilot study employing an ‘unrestricted self-selected’ online survey method was conducted among 354 respondents from diverse Malaysian communities, and the data were analysed using descriptive statistical techniques. The findings reveal that respondents have a positive perception of the educators, staff, and graduates of tahfiz institutions. However, the image of tahfiz institutions’ management is viewed as moderate. Overall, the public image of existing tahfiz institutions in Malaysia is perceived to be moderate. The findings of this study offer a preliminary insight into public perceptions of tahfiz institutions, thereby paving the way for improvements in the development of more inclusive and effective Islamic education policies.
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