Innovation in Qur’an Learning Through Websites: A Study on Bayyinah.com

Allah sent down al-Qur’ān to people as a guide. Qur’ān recitation has always been an important aspect of a Muslim’s piety. Currently, the public have started to disseminate information and miracles pertaining to the Qur’ān using websites. The innovation in Qur’ān learning has become an acceptable trend. Furthermore, various methodologies of reciting al-Qur’ān found on websites. The internet phenomenon makes the access to information easier and at the fingertips. This is a new dimension and chance to spread Qur’ānic knowledge globally. Thus, the objective of this paper is to investigate the methodologies of learning al-Qur’ān from five websites, with learning al-Qur’ān on Bayyinah.com as a main sample. This paper applies qualitative methodology involving documentation and descriptive method in the data collection process. Thematic analysis data has been done using Atlas.ti software for phrase analysis. The analysis is focused on specific studies that relate to the methodology of learning al-Qur’ān through websites. The review has resulted in seven main themes relating to the methodologies of learning al-Qur’ān on websites, which are learn Arabic alphabets, explain with nahw, explain with graphics, explain with examples, tutorials, al-Qur’ān imagery, and al-Qur’ān dialogue. Learning al-Qur’ān through websites makes the process fun and enjoyable. It is a simple, easy, enjoyable, meaningful, and acceptable process, which also follows the latest trend in society. The innovation process makes the dissemination of the Qur’ānic teaching easier and faster.