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Two Decades of Dignity for Pahang's Tahfiz Education
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Two Decades of Dignity for Pahang's Tahfiz Education

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pahang has become a leader in empowering tahfiz education in Malaysia through consistent government policies and academic integrity over two decades.
  • The state successfully integrated Quranic memorization with mainstream education, allowing students to pursue higher studies and professional careers.
  • This integrated model has shifted societal perceptions of tahfiz institutions, with former students now holding professional positions and studying abroad.

Pahang has solidified its position as a leading state in Malaysia for tahfiz education, a status achieved through more than 20 years of consistent government policy, the support of the Pahang Sultanate, and a strong commitment to academic integrity.

The state's success lies in its comprehensive educational system, which not only elevates the standing of tahfiz institutions but also broadens opportunities for students. By integrating Quranic memorization with mainstream education, students who excel in memorizing the Quran can pursue higher education and enter various professional fields.

Pahang's tahfiz education development did not happen overnight but through a long process starting more than 20 years ago. In the early stages, this effort was considered an experiment because there was no guarantee that the tahfiz and academic integration model would succeed.

— Mohammad Firdaus KamaruzamanMudir of Maahad Tahfiz Ar-Rushd, explaining the long-term development of tahfiz education in Pahang.

Mohammad Firdaus Kamaruzaman, Mudir of Maahad Tahfiz Ar-Rushd, highlighted that this progress has been significantly boosted under the administration of Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. Strategic collaborations with Yayasan Pahang, Majlis Ugama Islam dan Adat Resam Melayu Pahang (Muip), and continuous support from the Pahang Sultanate have been crucial.

Initially viewed as an experiment, the integration model has proven its worth over two decades. Students now not only complete memorizing 30 juzuks of the Quran but also have the chance to sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination before continuing to university. Recent reports indicate that former students of Maahad Tahfiz Negeri Pahang (MTNP) are now serving as doctors, engineers, auditors, administrative and diplomatic officers, and financial experts, with some even pursuing careers abroad.

However, after more than two decades, the results are increasingly clear, as tahfiz students are not only able to complete memorizing 30 juzuks of the Quran but also have the opportunity to take the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination before continuing their studies to a higher level or university.

— Mohammad Firdaus KamaruzamanMudir of Maahad Tahfiz Ar-Rushd, highlighting the academic achievements of tahfiz students.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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