Memorizing the Qur’an: The Science Behind Children’s Remarkable Ability

Abstract

This qualitative study aimed to analyze the cognitive model used by children in memorizing the Qur'an and compare the contribution of each systemic cognitivist modelling (SCM) indicator to their average ability. Thirty students were randomly selected as the sample, and the results indicated that the children's memorization ability was quite good. The study identified several stages of systemic cognitive modelling for memorizing the Qur'an, including encoding, retention, rehearsal, retrieval, decoding, and successful memorization. The implication of this research is that educators could use these findings to develop effective teaching strategies that support the cognitive development of children and improve their memorization skills.