ShalahVR: A User-Centered Virtual Reality Framework for Teaching Islamic Rituals to the Deaf Community
Keywords:
Shalah, Virtual-Reality(VR), Islamic-Religious, Education, DeafAbstract
Hearing impairment experienced by Muslims with disabilities should not be a barrier to understanding Islamic teachings. Equal learning opportunities and adequate facilities are necessary for deaf and hearing-impaired individuals to establish the best practices in applying their Islamic knowledge. Current methods of Islamic religious instruction in the field often rely solely on lectures, discussions, practice, and simple aids, which tends to be slow in achieving learning outcomes and provides insufficient practical experience. An alternative for delivering Islamic teachings can be developed through a simulation utilizing Virtual Reality (VR) technology. This research aims to develop an Islamic learning module for deaf and hearing-impaired individuals, providing a learning experience that constitutes a best practice for the application of Islamic knowledge. The research process employed a three-stage method: problem identification, production, and testing. The resulting product is an educational simulation application based on Virtual Reality, using an interactive and practical experiential approach. It covers the sequence of worship procedures, from performing wudhu (ablution) and reading the Al-Quran to performing salat (prayer). The research concludes that the "Shalah Virtual Reality" application functions optimally and effectively helps deaf and hearing-impaired individuals gain the best practical experience in implementing their Islamic knowledge.
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