Analisis Pengaruh Metode Pembelajaran dengan Sistem Mulāzamah terhadap Pemahaman Ilmu Agama di Kalangan Santri

Abstract

The limited depth of religious understanding among some Islamic boarding school students indicates the need for a learning model that emphasizes not only knowledge transmission but also sustained pedagogical engagement. The mulāzamah system, characterized by intensive mentoring and continuous teacher–student interaction within the pesantren tradition, is presumed to contribute to strengthening students’ comprehension of religious sciences. This study aims to analyze the effect of the mulāzamah-based learning method on students’ understanding of religious knowledge. The research was conducted over a three-month period using a quantitative approach with an explanatory design through simple linear regression analysis. The participants consisted of 30 Madrasah Aliyah students. Data were collected through a questionnaire measuring the implementation level of the mulāzamah system and a test assessing students’ understanding of religious sciences. The results indicate that the mulāzamah system has a positive and statistically significant effect on students’ religious understanding, with a coefficient of determination of 45.4%. These findings affirm that mentoring intensity, continuity of pedagogical relationships, and the quality of academic dialogue substantially contribute to the construction of students’ comprehension. Therefore, the mulāzamah system holds empirical legitimacy as an effective instructional model within Islamic boarding school education and remains relevant for evidence-based Islamic educational development.