The dynamics of Tahfiz institutions: A case study of three best practice models of Tahfiz education in Malaysia

Amidst the modern and globalised world, the Malaysian Muslim society has become more aware of the importance and benefits of memorising the holy Quran. This has caused the emergence of many tahfiz institutions and centres around the country. This paper describes the standards and best practices discovered in three tahfiz institutions namely ‘Tahfiz Pondok Durani’, ‘Pondok Bustanul Ariffin’ and ‘Maahad Tahfiz al- Kayyis’. In doing so, the study employs the qualitative method through document analysis and in-depth face-toface interview sessions with the principals. The paper concludes with a discussion on the roles tahfiz institutions and centres might play in producing a well-balanced generation, and the associated standards that would allow other tahfiz institutions to emulate.