Integrasi Pendidikan Tahfiz dan Akademik

Traditional tahfiz education is often perceived as being separate from mainstream academic education. However, with the increasing demand to produce a generation of huffaz who are master the Quran and also excel in academic fields, universities such as the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) have introduced hafazan programs in collaboration with Darul Quran, JAKIM. This article examines the approach taken by IIUM in integrating hafazan education with academic courses, particularly in the fields of engineering and social sciences. Through interviews with instructors and students as well as an analysis of the programs offered, this article delves into the challenges, strategies, and successes achieved in the implementation of this program. This study employs a qualitative method, specifically thematic content analysis, through a literature-based examination of resources related to the history of tahfiz education, as well as interviews with instructors and students at the Centre for Foundation Studies, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Gambang Campus, Pahang.The findings of the study indicate that the integration of hafazan and academic education can not only be successfully implemented but also provides an Islamic education model that is relevant to contemporary needs. These findings offer important guidance for other institutions intending to implement similar programs, with the hope of producing graduates who not only excel academically but also have a strong religious foundation.