The Quranic Planchette in Question; the Case of Zaid Ibn Thabit Primary School in Meknes, Morocco

Abstract

This article attempts to investigate the phases involved in memorizing Quran as well as the tools and techniques employed at Zaid Ibn Thabit School in Meknes. The research method used in this study bases its data on an ethnographic study that relies on a systematic observation. The research findings indicate that the procedure is divided into six stages. Firstly, it begins with writing Quranic verses onto the board, followed by correction, reading with correction, memorizing, recitation, and lastly revision. In fact, the process of memorizing Quran begins and does not stop. Forgetting the learnt verses of Quran makes learners get worried. This is why memorizing should be practiced on a regular basis, either via the use of a board or straight from the Quran-book. It should be mentioned that ‘Fqih’ is crucial to this process of Quranic learning.