Athar Ayyuha al-Walad li al-Imam al-Ghazali fi Tanmiyat Maharat al-Istima’ wa al-Tharwah al-Lughawiyyah fi Malaysia

Abstract

This study aims to examine the impact of reading and explaining Ayyuha al-Walad by Imam al-Ghazali on the development of listening skills and vocabulary enrichment among Arabic language students in Malaysia. The significance of this research lies in the growing need to integrate classical Islamic texts into Arabic language teaching for non-native speakers as effective linguistic and pedagogical resources. The study employed a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative analyses. The sample consisted of 60 students from an Islamic religious school in Kedah, Malaysia, divided into an experimental group and a control group. Pre-test and post-test instruments were administered to measure listening comprehension and vocabulary mastery. The findings revealed a significant improvement in the experimental group, with listening scores increasing from 45% to 75% and vocabulary scores from 50% to 80%. One-way ANOVA analysis confirmed statistically significant differences at the level of p < 0.001 in favor of the experimental group. Qualitative data further indicated enhanced learner motivation and deeper ethical understanding of the learning content. The study concludes that classical heritage texts, when delivered through interactive instructional approaches, can effectively enhance Arabic language skills while simultaneously reinforcing Islamic values. It recommends integrating heritage texts into Arabic language curricula and encourages future research on their impact on other language skills.