History of the Establishment and Development of Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Terengganu, Padang Midin

Maahad Tahfiz is an educational institution synonymous with the Quran memorization curriculum. Nowadays, there are many maahad tahfiz that not only focus on memorization but also emphasize religious and academic knowledge. Most recently, Maahad Al-Quran Tahfiz Terengganu (MTQT) is one of the maahad tahfiz that applies this system in their learning through the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM), Malaysian Higher Religious Certificate (STAM), and the Maahad Tahfiz. However, there is still no specific documentation on MTQT in the form of academic studies as a reference for the community. In addition, a systematic database that records information related to the background, development, and excellence of the MTQT is still very limited. Therefore, this study was carried out to meet these deficiencies. This study is a qualitative study that contains data in the form of literature. Through this study, information was collected through document analysis and interviews with relevant figures to obtain information on the history, background, and latest information on this maahad tahfiz, as well as the development of MTQT administration and management. Based on the results of the study, the institute, which was founded in Masjid Abidin in 1984 under the Terengganu Religious Affairs Department (JHEAT), had changed management under the Terengganu Foundation before being returned to the administration of JHEAT under the administration of the Terengganu State Islamic Education Department (JPINT). Various efforts have been made by the Terengganu state government to develop this maahad tahfiz, either in the form of infrastructure, administration, or curriculum. In conclusion, MTQT, which is now 40 years old since it was established, has contributed and inspired many parties in line with its position as one of the earliest tahfiz institutions in the country. Therefore, this study is expected to provide an academic contribution and as a reference for the community who want to know more about MTQT.