Evaluation of the One-Year 30-Juz Tahfidz Program at the Tahfidz Intensive Center: A Study on Success Factors and Challenges

Abstract

The one-year 30-juz tahfidz program is an intensive initiative designed to produce Qur’an memorizers (hafidz) within a short period. The Tahfidz Intensive Center, as one of the implementing institutions, applies its own structured methods and mentoring systems aimed at completing the memorization target within one year. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the program with a focus on the students’ success rates and the challenges encountered during the memorization process. A qualitative approach was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation for data collection. The findings indicate that the success of the students is strongly influenced by discipline, time management, internal motivation, and the support of a conducive learning environment. The main challenges identified include mental fatigue, pressure from strict time targets, and limited psychological support. This evaluation recommends the need for more holistic mentoring strategies to ensure program sustainability and to enhance the quality of memorization. The results of this research are expected to contribute to the development of effective tahfidz program designs that are both academically sound and spiritually enriching.