Competency Challenges of Tahfizh Teachers in Indonesia: Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Quran tahfidz education in Indonesia is experiencing rapid development in line with the increasing public interest in studying and memorizing the Quran. However, this development has not been fully matched by the adequate quality of tahfidz teachers, especially regarding mastery of teaching methods, tajwid knowledge and spiritual competence. This analysis aims to map the competency of Quran tahfidz teachers in Indonesia using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method by analyzing 19 articles published in reputable journals indexed by Scopus during the 2018-2024 period. The analysis process follows the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) stages, which consist of identification, screening and inclusion. The results of the analysis show that the competence of tahfidz teachers can be grouped into three main aspects i) Scientific Competency, ii) Methodological Competency, iii) Personal and Spiritual Competency. It is hoped that these three findings will have implications for improving the quality of tahfidz education in Indonesia, tahfidz teachers can increase their competence through professional training and strengthening teaching methods, tahfidz educational institutions need to develop continuous training programs and teaching guides as a reference in the teaching and learning process. In addition, the results of this analysis can be a main reference for future researchers and a basis for policy makers to formulate policies that support increasing the competency of tahfidz teachers systematically and sustainably. It is hoped that all the results of this analysis can improve the quality of tahfidz teachers and teaching memorizing the Quran in Indonesia.