The Al-Qur'an Memorization Siyaq Method And ItsRelationship With Neurological Activity: An AnalysisBased On Experimental Study

Abstract

This study discusses the effectiveness of the al-Qur'anmemorization siyaq method from a neuroscience perspective, based on findings from an experimental study conducted on students from institutions of higher learning. The siyaq method is a context-based memorization approach that emphasizes understanding the continuity ofmeaning within the verses of a surah in the Qur'an. This study employed a T-test analysis to assess the impact of themethod on students' memorization performance. The results showed a statistically significant difference between the treatment group (M = 12.03, SD = 0.81) and the control group(M = 0.93, SD = 0.40), with t(29) = 14.802 and p = 0.001. These findings are discussed in relation to neurological functions such as hippocampus activity, the prefrontal cortex, and theconcept of neuroplasticity that supports long-term memory formation. The siyaq method was found to stimulate higher cognitive activity through meaningful repetition andsemantic processing, aligning with brain-based learning principles. This study recommends the integration of the siyaq method in modern tahfiz education and opens avenues for further research using neuroscience tools such as EEG.