Abstract

Conclusion. The LAM method provides a validated, theoretically grounded tool to enhance memorization of structurally similar content in Qur'anic education. Its foundation in universal cognitive principles and structured, replicable design suggests potential transferability to other memorization-intensive disciplines that require precise differentiation of similar content, including foreign language acquisition, legal studies, and medical terminology.

Keywords: Islamic Pedagogy, LAM Method, Memorization Strategies, Structurally-Similar Content

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