The Influence of Teacher Competence on the Ability to Read the Qur'an of Students at the Babul Khoir Class in Kombeng Indah Village

Abstract

The Qur'an is the holy book revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a continuation and perfection of the previous scriptures and serves as a guide for the lives of Muslims. Reading and studying the Qur'an is a highly recommended act of worship and plays a significant role in shaping character and spirituality from an early age. In the context of education, teacher competence greatly influences students' ability to read the Qur'an, particularly in aspects such as tajwid and makharijul huruf. Cognitive theory, which emphasizes the importance of mental processes in learning, suggests that effective teaching strategies must be implemented by teachers who possess pedagogical, professional, and social competence. Taman Pendidikan Al-Qur’an (TPA) Babul Khoir, located in Kombeng Indah Village, East Kutai, as a non-formal Islamic educational institution, faces challenges related to limited human and material resources. The decline in students’ Qur'anic reading ability over the past year indicates the urgent need to improve teacher quality. This study aims to determine the extent to which teacher competence affects students’ Qur'anic reading skills at TPA Babul Khoir. The results of this research are expected to serve as a reference for improving the quality of Qur'anic teaching and learning in similar educational institutions