Al-Kafaah : Journal of Arabic Language and Linguistics Education (ALLE)

Word-for-Word Translation Without Understanding Context: Semantic Errors in Arabic Language Learning in the Digital Era

Vina Rohmatul Ummah — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze students' habits in translating Arabic texts word for word without understanding the context of sentences, as well as its impact on semantic errors in learning Arabic in the digital era. The research uses a qualitative approach with analytical descriptive methods and case study design on students of the Islamic Religious Education Study Program, Ibrahimy Islamic University, Banyuwangi. The results showed that the majority of students tend to rely on digital translator applications, resulting in semantic errors in the meaning of words, the relationships between words, the cultural context, and the overall meaning of the text. Therefore, it is recommended to learn translation that is more contextual, active, reflective, accompanied by text analysis exercises, lecturer mentoring, and critical use of technology so that the translator application functions as an aid, not a substitute for the student's thinking process

Learning Strategies of Ushul Dakwah in Developing Students' Ability to Express Ideas in Arabic

Mubarak Bamualim, Angger Bimantara, Iqbal Gogari — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Penelitian kualitatif studi kasus ini bertujuan menganalisis strategi pembelajaran Ushul Dakwah dalam mengembangkan kemampuan mahasiswa mengungkapkan gagasan berbahasa Arab di STAI Ali bin Abi Thalib Surabaya. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan dosen menerapkan lima strategi utama: penyampaian materi berbahasa Arab, diskusi kelompok, presentasi, tanya jawab aktif, dan penugasan analisis. Implementasinya didukung oleh lingkungan berbahasa Arab, kompetensi dosen, dan motivasi mahasiswa, meski menghadapi kendala keterbatasan kosakata serta kepercayaan diri mahasiswa. Strategi ini berdampak positif pada peningkatan keberanian berbicara, pengayaan kosakata dakwah, serta kemampuan menyusun argumentasi. Temuan ini mengindikasikan bahwa pembelajaran Ushul Dakwah berkontribusi signifikan dalam mengembangkan keterampilan komunikasi bahasa Arab mahasiswa secara komunikatif dan kontekstual.

Meningkatkan Keterampilan Membaca Permulaan Menggunakan Media Kartu Kata Gambar

Okta Mela Cikal Santoso, Rafiqa Ilma Meinina, Faisal Faliyandra — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This research aims to improve initial reading skills through picture word cards in class II children at Mathla'ul Anwar Sungai Pinyuh Islamic Elementary School. The reason for this research is the low ability of children in beginning reading. This improvement was carried out using the Classroom Action Research (PTK) method. This classroom action research was carried out in 2 cycles using picture word cards as media. The research subjects were 20 class II students at Mathla'ul Anwar Sungai Pinyuh Islamic Elementary School, Sungai Pinyuh Village, Sungai Pinyuh District. The object of this research is initial reading ability. The results of the research show that picture word card media can improve beginning reading abilities. In cycle 1, the percentage achieved by children was 68.34%, and the initial reading ability in cycle 2 was 95.57%.

Variasi Bahasa Dalam Perspektif Sosiolinguistik Dan Implikasinya Terhadap Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab: Analisis Surah Yusuf Ayat 23

ANGGA EKA FIRMANSYAH, Moh. Syihabuddin Syarif, Langgeng Budianto — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze language variation across speaker, usage, and formality dimensions from a sociolinguistic perspective in Surah Yusuf verse 23 and explore its implications for Arabic language learning. Utilizing a qualitative library research method, the study critically analyzes textual and dialogic structures alongside classical tafsir and linguistic references. Results indicate that language variations reflect social power dynamics, ethical boundaries, and situational register shifts exemplified by the contrast between Zulaikha's intimate, persuasive register (hayta laka) and Prophet Yusuf's formal, sacred rejection (ma’adzallah). The study concludes that language in classical religious texts functions as a dynamic sociopragmatic instrument rather than static grammatical structures. Consequently, these findings imply a necessary pedagogical shift in Arabic education toward a contextual, communicative, and sociopragmatic approach that enhances learners' pragmatic competence and ethical communication.

Ekologi Pembelajaran Maharah Al-Kalam Berbasis Kurikulum Cinta melalui Pendekatan Zettelkasten untuk Mengatasi Interferensi Bahasa Ibu (B1) dan Budaya Malu

Nurfaiza, Azisi — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This article proposes an ecological learning model for maharah al-kalam (Arabic speaking skills) to address first-language (L1) interference and the culture of shame. Grounded in Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological theory, the framework integrates the Love-Based Curriculum with the Zettelkasten method. Using a conceptual qualitative approach based on literature synthesis, this study formulates a pedagogical model linking affective, social, cognitive, and linguistic dimensions. The results demonstrate that the Love-Based Curriculum provides emotional safety and empathy, while Zettelkasten offers a structured reflective system to track and correct recurring errors. Consequently, the model reframes linguistic errors as valuable learning resources rather than sources of shame, thereby reducing anxiety and building speaking confidence. In conclusion, this approach offers a humanizing alternative for Arabic speaking pedagogy in Islamic educational settings, fostering communicative growth where anxiety and mother-tongue interference typically hinder oral participation.

The Temporary and Permanent Meanings in the Qur’an: A Semantic Study of Fi’l Mudhari’ and Isim Fa’il

Vivi Arfalinda, Luthfatul Qibtiyah — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study examines temporary and permanent meanings in the Qur’an through a semantic analysis of fi‘l mudhāri‘ and ism fā‘il. Using a qualitative library research approach, the study analyzes Qur’anic verses containing these forms, particularly Q.S. al-An‘am 95 and Q.S. al-Rum 19, supported by Qur’anic commentaries and Arabic linguistic literature. Data were collected through documentation and analyzed descriptively and interpretively based on morphological form, verse context, and semantic implications. The findings show that fi‘l mudhāri‘ tends to emphasize dynamic processes, continuity, repetition, and renewal, while ism fā‘il foregrounds the doer or a relatively stable characteristic of the subject. The comparison of the two verses demonstrates that morphological differences shape semantic emphasis. Q.S. al-An‘am 95 combines an ongoing process with identification of the doer, whereas Q.S. al-Rum 19 emphasizes repeated transformation. Thus, Qur’anic morphology functions not only grammatically but also contributes significantly to contextual meaning.