Innovating Arudh: Simplifying the Complexity of Arabic Poetry

Abstract

This research focuses on innovating by simplifying the understanding of 'Arudh, an essential branch in Arabic literature that analyzes the rhythmic and metrical patterns in classical Arabic poetry. By simplifying the complexity of 'Arudh, an innovative method was introduced at Dalwa Islamic Boarding School using Bahr Rajaz as a starting point, differing from traditional approaches that begin with Bahr Tawil. This method significantly improved students' understanding and interest, with around 90% of students grasping the basics of 'Arudh after its implementation. A supporting factor was ignoring terms considered complex by beginners and focusing only on recognizing alwihdah ashautiyyah and taqti' without needing to understand the detailed terminology of 'Arudh. These findings show a great potential for expanding engagement with the rich heritage of Arabic poetry and making 'Arudh learning more inclusive. However, further research with larger samples and longer observation periods is needed to fully validate the effectiveness of this method. This is an effort to understand complex problems so that it is easier to build a basic foundation for understanding arudh, simple is bauty.