Al-Ḍād Journal

The Evaluation of E-Learning Usability in Arabic Language

Nor Aishin Nada Ahmad Rashidi — 2025-12-30

This study evaluated the usability of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) in Arabic on the Moodle platform, specifically in the context of blended e-learning at the University of Kuala Lumpur. The study sample consisted of students who had studied Arabic II and came from diverse backgrounds in learning the language. This diversity enriched the research findings and provided insights into their perspectives regarding ease of use and the usability of the technology and applications on the platform. A questionnaire tool developed based on previous research, was employed in the study and the results were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software, adding credibility and objectivity to the findings. The study revealed nine key factors for evaluating the usability of the e-learning program in the context of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. It further highlighted that the proper design of the e-learning program and the appropriate use of multimedia significantly contribute to enhancing students' understanding of the Arabic language and facilitating their interaction with it.

The Depiction of Global Events in Arabic Poetry in Yorubaland, Nigeria: Wars, Battles, Famines, and Epidemics as a Model

Ahmad Abubakar Agbaje — 2025-12-30

This research examines the poetic representation of global events in Arabic poetry in Yoruba land, Nigeria, focusing on issues of wars, battles, famines, and epidemics. It aims to reveal the extent to which poets respond to these issues and how they employ poetic art to express them in eloquent Arabic that embodies beauty and creativity. The study adopts an analytical rhetorical approach, selecting representative poetic texts from the works of prominent poets in the Yoruba literary scene. These texts are analysed in terms of imagery, music, rhetoric, and emotion. The findings indicate that Arabic poets in Yoruba land express global events with aesthetic awareness, utilizing artistic mechanisms that blend classical Arabic heritage with contemporary reality, although there is variability in quality among the poets.

Bridging Cultural Cognition and Engagement: Arabic Calligraphy among Chinese University Students

Ma Shuhan — 2025-12-30

This study examines Chinese university students’ cognitive knowledge and engagement with Arabic calligraphy through the lenses of Cultural Schema Theory and Diffusion of Innovations Theory. A standardized questionnaire was distributed to 100 students, yielding 55 valid responses. Descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis were employed to investigate students’ cultural cognition, symbolic interpretation, and willingness to participate in calligraphy-related activities. The findings indicate that, while most students are aware of Arabic calligraphy through cultural lectures and online media, their understanding remains cursory and fragmented, with limited comprehension of its symbolic and historical significance. More than half of the participants expressed an interest in engaging in calligraphy activities; however, perceived complexity, language barriers, and a lack of contextual understanding were identified as major challenges. This research highlights the gap between passive exposure and genuine cultural assimilation. It argues that integrating structured calligraphy instruction, interactive learning experiences, and targeted institutional support may enhance cultural schema activation while reducing perceived barriers to participation. Despite its small sample size, this study provides empirical insights for universities seeking to strengthen intercultural competence and promote the preservation of Arabic calligraphy as an important cultural resource.

Exploring the Quranic Perspective on Security: A Case Study of Surat Quraysh

Lawal Rahman — 2025-12-30

In an era marked by diverse Security challenges, understanding the Quran perspective on Security assumes profound significance. This study delves into the Quran notion of Security focusing on Surat Quraysh as a primary case study. Drawing upon the textual analysis and Islamic scholarship, it examines the multifaceted dimension as depicted in the Quran with particular emphasis on the Surah. The research methods adopted in this study are analytical and historical research methods. The close analysis elucidates on how the Quran discourses emphasis on the interdependence between human communities and divine providence in maintaining Security. The research analysis of the Surah within the historical and social-political concepts reveals that the Quranic teaching on Security can be applied to contemporary Security challenges to install peace and posterity in Nigeria and the world at large.

Crisis of Muslim Migrants' Identity in Abdulrazak Gurnah’s novel Memory of Departure

Hamoud Yahya Ahmed Mohsen — 2025-12-30

This paper examines the crisis of Muslim migrant identity in Abdulrazak Gurnah’s novel entitled Memory of Departure (1987), highlighting the psychological, cultural, and existential struggles faced by African Muslim migrants in postcolonial contexts. Through a cultural and postcolonial lens, the study investigates how Gurnah articulates the crisis of identity of Muslim protagonists who find themselves dislocated from their African homelands and alienated within their host society, particularly Britain. The novel captures the sense of exile and displacement rooted in political oppression, economic instability, and post-independence disillusionment that force many African Muslims to seek refuge abroad. However, instead of stability, they encounter cultural marginalization, religious dissonance, and identity confusion Gurnah’s narrative reflects a complex negotiation between memory and identity, as the protagonist reimagines Africa not as a place of return but as a site of trauma and loss. These reflections underscore the emotional toll of migration and the difficulty of constructing a coherent self amid fractured cultural landscapes. The study argues that Memory of Departure presents a powerful critique of both African political realities and Western cultural hegemonies, framing the crisis of Muslim migrant identity within a broader diasporic consciousness.

The Artistic Depiction of Gulf War in al-Riyadh Anthology by Isa Alabi Abubakar

Abdulwahid Sulyman Murtadha Alakuko — 2025-12-30

The Gulf War stands as one of the most painful events in modern Arab and Islamic history, producing deep political, military, economic, social, and cultural consequences. Its impact transcended the battlefield, influencing literary and artistic production across the Muslim world. Among Nigerian Arabist poets, Isa Alabi Abubakar occupies a significant place for his engagement with contemporary issues, notably the Second Gulf War (Kuwait War). His poem The Gulf War: In Whose Interest? included in the collection al-Riyāḍ and published in the Libyan journal al-Jihād, represents an important literary response to a global crisis from the perspective of a Nigerian poet. This study investigates the rhetorical and artistic techniques through which Alabi depicted the war. The analysis reveals that his poetry demonstrates a strong commitment to historical accuracy, combined with originality of expression and political awareness. His poetic vision reflects the humanitarian, social, and political dimensions of the conflict, while offering insights relevant to both literature and society. Methodologically, the research employs a historical approach to outline the poet’s intellectual background and a descriptive-analytical approach to examine the poem’s artistic imagery. The study further draws on the theoretical framework of Abdul Azeez which refers to the Modern rhetorical Studies, to highlight the aesthetic and intellectual value of Alabi poetic contribution.