Implementasi Program Muhadharah dalam Meningkatkan Percaya Diri Santri Baitul Qur'an Daarut Tauhiid

Abstract

Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) are Islamic educational institutions that have a significant influence on the subculture of their surrounding communities. One such institution, Pesantren Baitul Qur'an Akhwat Daarut Tauhiid, holds a muhadharah program — a public-speaking practice in which santri (students) deliver speeches before an audience - as part of its effort to train students in serving the community based on the Qur'an they have memorized. This study aims to examine how the implementation of the muhadharah program contributes to building students' self-confidence. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with several santri who regularly participate in the program. The findings show that muhadharah helps students practice public speaking, build communication skills, and gradually become more confident expressing their ideas in front of an audience, despite challenges such as fluctuating enthusiasm among students over time. Students reported that the program, though not the pesantren's primary focus, meaningfully contributes to their personal growth and softskills. This research contributes to a better understanding of how structured public-speaking practice within a pesantren setting can support students' self-confidence development.