INTRINSIC AND EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION FACTORS IN PREDICTING THE MURAJA'AH HAFAZAN OF TAHFIZ AL-QUR'AN DIPLOMA STUDENTS AT KOLEJ ISLAM TEKNOLOGI ANTARABANGSA (KITAB) PULAU PINANG

Abstract

Tahfiz al-Quran education system is expanding rapidly in Malaysia, focusing on Quran memorization, which requires continuous repetition (muraja'ah). This research aims to assess the influence of intrinsic factors (attitude, skills, interest, fitness, and enjoyment) and extrinsic factors (social recognition, social mobility, praise, encouragement, and rewards) on the memorization quality of Tahfiz Diploma students at the Penang International Islamic College of Technology (KITAB). A survey was conducted with 30 students selected from an initial sample of 40 using simple random sampling. Data were collected via structured questionnaires measuring intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors alongside perceived memorization quality. Descriptive statistics (percentage frequency and mean) were used for analysis. The sample is predominantly female students (90.3%) aged 18-21 (90.3%). Findings showed that intrinsic factors, such as interest and enjoyment, were strongly correlated with better memorization quality, while extrinsic factors like social recognition and encouragement had a less significant but positive impact. Rewards and social mobility were the least influential. The research suggests prioritizing intrinsic motivation by fostering a supportive environment that enhances personal interest in memorization. While extrinsic motivators can complement these efforts, their influence is relatively limited. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors contribute to Quran memorization quality, with intrinsic motivation playing a more substantial role. These insights can inform educational strategies at Tahfiz institutions to optimize learning outcomes.