Digital Preservation of Qur'anic Manuscript

This article addresses the critical need for the preservation of Qur’anic manuscripts, focusing on the role of media transfer or digitization in safeguarding these valuable artifacts. The paper explores two main questions: the most effective preservation methods for ancient manuscripts and the contr...

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Main Authors: Adrika Fithrotul Aini, Arin Prajawinanti, Agus Sulton, Alifia Zuhriatul Alifa
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Language:English
Published: Department of Library Science Program Studi Ilmu Perpustakaan UIN Alauddin 2025-05-01
Series:Khizanah al-Hikmah
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Online Access:https://journal.uin-alauddin.ac.id/index.php/khizanah-al-hikmah/article/view/54745
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author Adrika Fithrotul Aini
Arin Prajawinanti
Agus Sulton
Alifia Zuhriatul Alifa
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description This article addresses the critical need for the preservation of Qur’anic manuscripts, focusing on the role of media transfer or digitization in safeguarding these valuable artifacts. The paper explores two main questions: the most effective preservation methods for ancient manuscripts and the contribution of mobile-based applications in disseminating information about these heritage objects. A qualitative research approach, combining philological and facsimile methods, was employed. The research focused on Qur’anic manuscripts held by individual collectors and pesantrens in the East Java region. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman technique, involving stages of data arrangement, organization, and categorization. The findings revealed that mobile-based applications offer an efficient and cost-effective solution for preserving Qur’anic manuscripts, which are in deteriorating conditions. More than ten manuscripts observed in this study face inadequate storage and maintenance conditions. The development of the MAQDA digital application is a strategic and practical step for preserving these manuscripts. The study also emphasizes the need to make privately held manuscripts publicly accessible, raising awareness about the importance of preserving tangible cultural heritage. This paper contributes to the field of manuscript conservation, preservation, and digitization, highlighting the urgent need to safeguard numerous manuscripts, other than Qur’anic texts that are at risk and remain in private hands without infringing on ownership rights.
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spelling doaj-art-5526f777ca88432c8e472a8ff64154482025-08-20T03:28:32ZengDepartment of Library Science Program Studi Ilmu Perpustakaan UIN AlauddinKhizanah al-Hikmah2354-96292549-13342025-05-01131375310.24252/v13i1a441228Digital Preservation of Qur'anic ManuscriptAdrika Fithrotul Aini0Arin Prajawinanti1Agus Sulton2Alifia Zuhriatul Alifa3Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah TulungagungUniversitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah TulungagungUniversitas Hasyim Asy'ariUniversitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim MalangThis article addresses the critical need for the preservation of Qur’anic manuscripts, focusing on the role of media transfer or digitization in safeguarding these valuable artifacts. The paper explores two main questions: the most effective preservation methods for ancient manuscripts and the contribution of mobile-based applications in disseminating information about these heritage objects. A qualitative research approach, combining philological and facsimile methods, was employed. The research focused on Qur’anic manuscripts held by individual collectors and pesantrens in the East Java region. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman technique, involving stages of data arrangement, organization, and categorization. The findings revealed that mobile-based applications offer an efficient and cost-effective solution for preserving Qur’anic manuscripts, which are in deteriorating conditions. More than ten manuscripts observed in this study face inadequate storage and maintenance conditions. The development of the MAQDA digital application is a strategic and practical step for preserving these manuscripts. The study also emphasizes the need to make privately held manuscripts publicly accessible, raising awareness about the importance of preserving tangible cultural heritage. This paper contributes to the field of manuscript conservation, preservation, and digitization, highlighting the urgent need to safeguard numerous manuscripts, other than Qur’anic texts that are at risk and remain in private hands without infringing on ownership rights.https://journal.uin-alauddin.ac.id/index.php/khizanah-al-hikmah/article/view/54745digital preservationdigital mobile applicationqur'anic manuscript
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Arin Prajawinanti
Agus Sulton
Alifia Zuhriatul Alifa
Digital Preservation of Qur'anic Manuscript
Khizanah al-Hikmah
digital preservation
digital mobile application
qur'anic manuscript
title Digital Preservation of Qur'anic Manuscript
title_full Digital Preservation of Qur'anic Manuscript
title_fullStr Digital Preservation of Qur'anic Manuscript
title_full_unstemmed Digital Preservation of Qur'anic Manuscript
title_short Digital Preservation of Qur'anic Manuscript
title_sort digital preservation of qur anic manuscript
topic digital preservation
digital mobile application
qur'anic manuscript
url https://journal.uin-alauddin.ac.id/index.php/khizanah-al-hikmah/article/view/54745
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