Kesesuaian Antara Nagham Al-Qur’an dengan Makna Ayat: (Studi Living Qur’an Maqra’ Tilawah Pada MTQ XXI Tingkat Kota Tarakan 2023)

Abstract

This study examines the correlation between Quranic nagham (melodic recitation) and the meaning of verses in the context of the 21st Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur'an (MTQ) at the Tarakan City level in 2023. Using a qualitative method with a living Qur'an approach, this research analyzes the performances of Qari' and Qari'ah in selecting and applying nagham to the recited maqra' (assigned verses). Data were obtained through direct observation, interviews, and document analysis. The results show that most participants have understood the basic characteristics of Quranic nagham, but some participants have not fully adapted their choice of nagham to the meaning of the recited verses. The main factor influencing this is the participants' habit and familiarity with certain song arrangements popular in Indonesia. This study also reveals that MTQ plays an important role as a medium for da'wah and a means of socializing the Qur'an, although there is still a need to improve understanding of the correlation between nagham and verse meaning among participants. These findings contribute to the development of living Qur'an studies and can serve as a reference for improving the quality of MTQ implementation in the future.