The Role of Al-Miftah lil Ulum Method in Enhancing Santri's Contextual Kitab Kuning Literacy Competence

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the influence of a contextual approach on improving santri's kitab kuning literacy and to formulate an adaptive model at Al-Hikam Islamic Boarding School Burneh Bangkalan. This research used a qualitative research with classroom action research (CAR). The data of this study is the improvement of literacy of Kitab Kuning for Santri at Al-Hikam Islamic Boarding School Burneh Bangkalan. The data of this study got from observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation of learning practices with beginner santri of Madrasah Diniyah Takmiliyah (MDT) at Al-Hikam. This research used Miles and Huberman's interactive mode to analysis data. The findings indicate that the adoption of the innovative "Al-Miftah Lil Ulum" method successfully addressed the ineffectiveness of the traditional sorogan method, significantly improving santri's morphological and syntactic analysis skills in a short period. The learning materials, structured in the form of nadzam, colored tables, and structured exercises, proved capable of bridging santri's cognitive gap towards classical texts. The implementation of this method had a significant impact on santri's ability to read and comprehend Fathul Qarib within a relatively short timeframe. This research found that challenges exist in the learning process, such as heterogeneity of abilities and the need to adjust the study duration to two years; these were addressed through class separation and strengthening meaning comprehension practices. The results of this study imply that the integration of contextual methods can bridge the gap between classical Islamic intellectual heritage and contemporary educational challenges, affirming the crucial role of innovation for pesantren's relevance in responding to 21st-century learning needs.