The Influence of Ḥamidiyyah Method on Students' Writing Skill: An Experimentation in Mahārah Kitābah Class

Abstract

The lack of attention from teachers and students to aspects of calligraphy has resulted in students struggling to write Arabic letters correctly and efficiently. This issue is critical, as calligraphy is an essential component in kitābah (writing) lectures. This research aims to implement and evaluate the influence of the Ḥamidiyyah method on students' mahārah kitābah (writing skills). To address this, a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group was employed. The experimental group comprised 23 students from an English Education D class, while the control group included 23 students from an English Education C class. These groups were selected through purposive sampling, based on their consistent attendance in all five mahārah kitābah classes. Data were collected through observation, interviews, tests, and documentation, and analyzed using an independent sample t-test. The results demonstrated that kitābah lectures were conducted by the lecturer who demonstrated the rules for writing each letter. Initially, the lecturer wrote the letters on the blackboard while explaining the writing rules. Students were then given time to practice writing in their books, after which the lecturer checked and corrected their mistakes using a red pen. The findings indicate that the Ḥamidiyyah method significantly improved students' kitābah learning outcomes and also positively impacted their enthusiasm for attending lectures.