Efforts to Improve Learning Concentration Through Religious Practices at MAN 2 Pontianak

Authors

  • Nova Astariza Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Pontianak
  • Syahbudi Syahbudi Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Pontianak
  • Zaenuddin Hudi Prasojo Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Pontianak
  • Masruri Masruri Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Ma'arif (STAIMA) Sintang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24260/arfannur.v7i2.6040

Keywords:

Learning Concentration, Religious Practices, Educational Psychology, Digital Distraction, Khusyu

Abstract

Digital disruption has led to a decline in students' attention spans, yet religious practices as potential mechanisms for restoring learning concentration—remain under-researched. This study analyzes the role of religious practices in self-regulation and the restoration of student attention at MAN 2 Pontianak. Its novelty lies in the conceptualization of khusyu’ (devotional focus) as a form of concentrated attention that intersects with the concepts of "flow state" and "deep work in cognitive psychology. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving a descriptive survey of 80 students, in-depth interviews, and participant observation. Qualitative data were analyzed using the model developed by Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña. Religious practices—such as tadarus (Quranic recitation), Dhuha (mid-morning) prayer, the recitation of Surah Yasin, and Friday prayers—facilitate cognitive transitions, foster single-tasking skills, and aid in managing digital distractions. The study also identifies teacher fatigue resulting from the burden of supervision. Significance: Institutionalizing religious practices offers the potential to synergize Islamic spirituality with learning concentration; meanwhile, rotating supervision duties and implementing peer-supervision models are essential for the sustainability of such programs.

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Author Biographies

  • Syahbudi Syahbudi, Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Pontianak

    Fasya IAIN Pontianak

  • Zaenuddin Hudi Prasojo, Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Pontianak

    SAA

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2026-10-22

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Efforts to Improve Learning Concentration Through Religious Practices at MAN 2 Pontianak. (2026). Arfannur: Journal of Islamic Education, 7(2), 240-255. https://doi.org/10.24260/arfannur.v7i2.6040